All About Pearl Academy: Over 3 Decades of Excellence in Creative Education & Industry-Leading Placements

2 mins readUpdated on Feb 26, 2026 10:43 IST
Pearl Academy was established in 1993 and is one of India’s leading institutions for creative design education. It is famous for its strong industry connections, future-focused syllabus, and excellent career results. The institute operates under the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES). It has built a legacy of more than 3 decades.
Pearl Academy was established in 1993 and is one of India’s leading institutions for creative design education. It is famous for its strong industry connections, future-focused syllabus, and excellent career results. The institute operates under the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES). It has built a legacy of more than 3 decades in shaping professionals for the creative economy.
 
Pearl Academy has a huge range of UG ( BDes), PG (MBA), and certificate programmes in Fashion Design, Communication Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Styling, Film, Gaming and more. It offers BBA and MBA by its business division, The Pearl Academy School of Business in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management, Global Luxury Brand Management, Advertising and Brand Management and Media and Entertainment Management.
 
From 2024, all degree programmes at Pearl Academy and Pearl Academy School of Business are awarded in affiliation with the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), which is a Government of India Institution of National Importance, on par with IITs, IIMs, NIDs, and AIIMS. This ensures that students receive UGC-recognised degrees with national credibility.
 
Key Highlights
• UG approved degrees awarded with affiliation with RGNIYD, a Government of India Institution of National Importance
• Exceptional placement results with a 99% placement rate and the highest package of ₹26 LPA (2025) 
• 700+ leading recruiters in fashion, design, media, luxury, and corporate sectors
• 15,000+ strong alumni network in top organisations in India and globally
• Ranked No.1 Private Fashion Design & Technology College in India by India Today, Outlook, and The Week for 10 years in a row
• Future-ready curriculum with 35% technology integration, covering AI, Machine Learning, AR/VR, Web 3.0, Metaverse, and sustainability
• Global exposure programmes in New York, Paris, London, and Milan, including student exchange, credit transfer, and semester-abroad programmes 
• Deep industry integration through strategic collaborations with FDCI, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Brands Ltd., MAC, EY India and leading international universities
• Only Indian institution on the Executive Council of IFFTI, contributing to global policy and dialogue in fashion education
• Strong on-ground, real-world learning exposure through live industry partnerships and projects with brands such as realme, Google Chromebook, Superdry India, and curated luxury exposure, including Hermès store visits, giving students first-hand industry experience
• Robust entrepreneurship ecosystem with startup incubation, mentorship, and venture support through initiatives like Runway
• Meaningful social impact initiatives such as Second Chance, empowering women inmates at Tihar Jail through fashion and design education
 
Infrastructure & Learning Environment
Pearl Academy provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, like advanced design labs, maker spaces, photography and film studios, gaming and XR labs, industry-standard software facilities, and Future AI Studio and Life Design Studio that enhance experiential and technology-led learning. The curriculum is designed to combine creative thinking, technology, and real-world exposure through live projects, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by industry leaders.
 
 

Note: The views expressed in this article are of Pearl Academy, Mumbai and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

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Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai does offer scholarships which are based on Class 12 marks. The scholarship is 'Creative Arts Education Society 'Board Merit Scholarship'. Check the table below to know more:

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Bhumika Jain

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Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai does offer scholarship schemes. The college provides different schemes for eligible students. The offered scholarships are as below:

  • Creative Arts Education Society NIFT Rank based Scholarship
  • Creative Arts Education Society Defence Background Scholarship
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Nishtha Hazarika

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Pearl Academy, Mumbai shortlists students on an entrance basis mainly. Students have to appear for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam or submit score of other accepted tests. The selection criteria is as below:

  • BDes - Pearl Academy Entrance Exam (GPT + DAT) + PI + Portfolio Presentation
  • MDes - PAEE (GPT

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Aishwarya Malhotra

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Pearl Academy, Mumbai generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to appear for the in-house entrance test followed by other selection rounds. The selection is based on Pearl Academy Entrance Exam + PI for all programmes. Students can contact the admission desk of the college to know m

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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To get admission in Pearl Academy, Mumbai, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The academy accepts admissions in different admission cycles. Students have to apply for the in-house exam and appear for the same. The selection is based on entrance + i

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Anangsha Aggarwal

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For BBA admissions in the academic year 2026, Pearl Academy, Mumbai is offering 60 seats for the aforementioned course. Each of the two BBA specialisations offered by Pearl Academy, Mumbai have a seat intake of 30 seats.

Candidates who clear the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam or CUET-UG with a minimum a

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The tuition fee waiver offered by Pearl Academy, Mumbai BBA scholarships is different from all three scholarship schemes. The highest scholarship amount is offered by the NIFT Rank and Board Merit Scholarship schemes. Both of these can offer a tuition fee waiver of 50% maximum for the first year fee

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, students can apply for any and all admission cycles at Pearl Academy, Mumbai simultaneously. However, candidates have to apply for each of the admission cycle by filling a fresh application form. To know more, students can check the official site.

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