Pearl Academy: India’s No. 1 Private Design Institute for a Future-Ready Creative Career

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, Bangalore and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.