Pearl Academy: Affiliated with RGNIYD is India’s No. 1 Private Design School for 10 Years Running
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, Jaipur and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
For admission to the Design courses, students may have to present their portfolios to the panel. Students can pick their preferred time slot.
- The exam pattern includes a General Proficiency Test and Design Aptitude Test (only for design courses). The written exam is of 90 minutes and the personal in
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MDes students of Pearl Academy, Jaipur can receive different levels of scholarships from every scholarship schene. Candidates eligible for Defence background scholarships will be offered a 10% fee waiver while NIFT Rank scholarship offers between 20% - 50% fee waiver.
Candidates must note that only f
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Amount of scholarships offered to BDes students will differ based on the scholarship schemes. Defence personnel ward will be offered a scholarship amount of 10% of their total course fees for first year only.
Merit-based scholarship offers between 25% - 50% of the same course fees while NIFT rank bas
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Aspirants can apply for BDes programmes at Pearl Academy Jaipur after completing Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates meeting eligibility can appear for the entrance test required for admission.
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Pearl Academy Jaipur offers Board Merit Scholarship based on Class 12 overall scores of the aspirants. Students with score equal or more than 95% get 50% scholarship. Students with Class 12 overall marks of 90.01-94.99% get 25% scholarship.
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Pearl Academy, Jaipur admissions are open. Candidates can fill out the form on the institute's website for the preferred course. Aspirants can apply for a course by paying INR 2,000. Admissions are entrance-based for UG and PG courses.
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Pearl Academy Jaipur considers scores in PAF Entrance Exam for admission to BDes and MDes courses. The exam includes GPT and DAT rounds. Selected candidates also need to pass a personal interview round.
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Aspirants must pass graduation in any stream from a recognised university/ institute to apply for MDes courses at Pearl Academy, Jaipur. The selection for MDes programmes is entrance-based.
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