Certificate in Fashion and Media Makeup 

at Pearl Academy Bangalore, Residency Road

Pearl Academy Bengaluru offers a variety of certificates, and undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fashion, design, animation, journalism, and creative practices. The college offers 4-year UG programme in various specialisations such as BDes in Fashion Design, BDes in Interior Achitechture Design, and BDes in Communication Design (Graphics). Further, Pearl Academy Jaipur offers 2-year PG programmes such as MDes in Fashion Design, MDes in Interior Deisgn, and MDes in Communication Design. Apart from this, the Pearl Academy Jaipur offers only one 11 month professional certificate course, i.e. Jewellery Design. The college also provides one 3-year UG programme, i.e. BBA in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management. 

Pearl Academy Bangalore does not offer direct admission. The selection to UG and PG courses is solely based on entrance exam scores. Aspirants must appear for PAF, an in-house entrance exam of Pearl Academy. The exam is conducted in two rounds, i.e.,  GPT and DAT. It is compulsory for the candidates to appear for both rounds and qualify them with a valid score.

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers admission to students to various courses at UG and PG levels. However, Pearl Academy admission cycle includes various stages, candidates can check the points given below:

Stage 1:

It is the initial stage that includes Written Admission Test GPT, DAT & MAT. 

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

This test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in the English language, Logical reasoning, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

This test evaluates a candidates' aptitude for creativity, drawing, design ability, power of observation and imagination, sensitivity to environment, and communication skills.

Media Aptitude Test (MAT)

It evaluates a media school applicant's aptitude for creative thinking (ideation on branding or advertisement or campaign), visual [removed]logo design or dialogues & expressions writing: screenplay), command over language (short report writing), and power of observation (human behavior or visual elements).

Stage 2:

Eligibile candidates will appear for the stage 2 process, including Personal Interview (including portfolio evaluation / material handling skill test for Design streams).

All candidates are required to undergo a Personal Interview after the Written Admission Test at their respective Entrance Examination center /Personal Interview center's mentioned on their Admit Card.

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers BDes course in various specialisations viz., Interior Architecture Design, Communication Design (Animation and VFX), UX / UI Communication Design and Fashion Styling, etc. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The highest package offered during Pearl Academy, Bangalore placements in 2023 was INR 20.27 LPA. Further, the second-the highest package offered stood at INR 17 LPA. The key highlights of Pearl Academy Bangalore placements for the Class of 2023 are presented below:

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers scholarships to its meritorious students. The scholarships are offered based on candidates' academic performance and financial background. The institute offers "Who's Next" merit-based scholarships to eligible candidates. The scholarship is offered based on the Pearl Entrance Exam and their performance in the PI and Portfolio presentation round, which is conducted for the selection of candidates in UG Diploma and PG Diploma courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore. In order to avail the scholarship, applicants have to meet the following criteria:

• Should have qualified Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
• Should have completed Class 12 by July 2023
• Should be a resident of India

The scholarship will be offered as a waiver during the payment of tuition fees for the entire duration of the course. However, the scholarship will only be continued in the subsequent years subject to the student/ awardee maintaining prescribed standards of achievement. 

Read more: Pearl Academy Bangalore Scholarships

Yes, Pearl Academy degree is valid all over India. Pearl Academy students are offered RGNIYD (Rajeev Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development) degrees through CAES (Creative Arts Education Society). To get admission to this college, candidates must first visit the official website and check the eligibility criteria. Candidates must prepare well according to the eligibility criteria and must have valid scores in entrance exams such as Pearl Academy Entrance Exam,  Design Aptitude Test (DAT), and others. 

Pearl Academy offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Professional programs in design, media, and business. The course-specific eligibility criteria for admission to the institute are given below. 

It is mandatory that the candidate meets the eligibility criteria for the programme they are applying for admission. If the candidate fails to meet the cut-off, he or she will be disqualified from the admission process.

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor's Courses

Pearl Academy offers UG courses in Fashion Design, Fashion Textiles, Fashion Media Communication, and other courses. The eligibility criteria for these courses are mentioned below.

Fashion Design  (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories /Fashion Textiles)

Aspirants meet the eligibility criteria to secure admission in this course if they have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Fashion Styling & Image Design

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Fashion Media Communication

The eligibility criteria for admission in this course, require students to possess a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 or equivalent. Aspirants need to note that they can belong to any discipline to secure admission in Fashion Media Communication at Pearl Academy

Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture/ Interior Design)

To secure admission in this course, candidates should have cleared their 10+2 (or equivalent), in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories)

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from all streams/ disciplines are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from any stream/discipline are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Global Luxury Brand Management

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Advertising & Marketing

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from all streams/disciplines are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Note: Candidates opting for 4 Year UG Course in Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design) and 4 Year Course in Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories) are offered a waiver from appearing for the Pearl Academy entrance exam if they enclose a copy of NATA score card (whichever applicable) along with the Application form.

Pearl Academy Bangalore has good record of placements for its MBA, BDes, MDes, Certificate courses. The highest package offered during Pearl Academy, Bangalore placements in 2023 was INR 20.27 LPA. Further, the second-highest package offered stood at INR 17 LPA. The key highlights of Pearl Academy Bangalore placements for the Class of 2023 are presented below:

The highest package offered during Pearl Academy Bangalore placements 2023 was INR 20.27 LPA. Moreover, the second highest package offered was INR 17 LPA and the top recruiters of Pearl Academy Bangalore placements in 2023 included Accenture, Walt Disney, Capgemini, Balenciaga, IBM, TCS, Myntra, Flipkart, etc.  Over 99% of students were placed in these reputed companies.

Pearl Academy, Bengaluru admission process is entrance-based. Admission to various courses is granted on the basis of the Pearl Academy Entrance Test, popularly known as the PAF Entrance Exam, followed by a Personal Interview (PI). Also, it is compulsory for the candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The application process can be done via online mode.