M.Des in Fashion Styling 

at Pearl Academy Bangalore, Residency Road

For admission to the postgraduate-level Diploma courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore, candidates need to take the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam (PAF). This exam is conducted in the two rounds, i.e., General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Both of these exams are conducted in online mode for a duration of 90 minutes. Aspirants need to qualify for both the rounds with a valid score. The final selection is done based on the performance of candidates in the Written Test, Personal Interview (PI) and Portfolio Presentation rounds. Both online and offline versions of the application are made accessible for the admissions cycles in April and June. Candidates must pay INR 1,500 as application fees in order to apply for this course.

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers MDes as a 2 years PG level programme, offered in various specialisations such as Communication Design, Interior Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication and many more. Admission to the respective course is offered on the basis of Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. Candidates must prepare a portfolio for presentation. Post presentation, final admission will be granted after the fees payment to confirm the seat.

The total tuition fee for Pearl Academy Bangalore MDes course is INR 1.4 lakh. Aspirants have to pay the fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Apart from course fee, candidates also have to pay a registration fee in the start. The application fee for MDes is INR 1,500. Moreover, the mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Pearl Academy is an autonomous institution that offers two-year MDes courses. Pearl Academy MDes courses and all postgraduate-level programmes are approved by IED - Instituto Europeo di Design Milan. Further, at Pearl Academy, students get international industry exposure through international student exchange programs. Students get access to various master classes by global experts, familiarisation trips to manufacturing units, export houses, fashion houses and access to international fashion weeks etc.

For admission to a two-year MDes course at Pearl Academy Bangalore, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place before applying for this course. Those who are willing to get admission to this course must get a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. As there is no particular stream mentioned for passing the final UG examinations, candidates can get the respective degree in any stream. 

The highest package offered at Pearl Academy Bangalore placements 2023 is given below:

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers courses at the UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12 to qualify for UG-level courses. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation. Apart from this, candidates must appear for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, portfolio presentation and personal interview. 

Pearl Academy, Bangalore offers UG, PG Professional Certificate courses in Design, Fashion, Media as well as Business domains. The institute offers UG and PG courses across several specialisations. These courses are approved by IED - Instituto Europeo di Design Milan. Admission to all courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore is completely entrance-based, except for Professional Certificate courses. 

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: