B.Des in Fashion Design 

at Pearl Academy Mumbai, Andheri East

For admission to a BDes course at Pearl Academy Mumbai, aspirant should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Only the candidates who meet the eligibility requirement are admitted. At the time of form filling and admission confirmation, candidate should hold the pass certificate for verification purposes.

The result date for the Jan cycle of the Pearl Academy admission process will be announced on its official website. Candidates who have appeared in the design entrance exam can check their results by logging into the result portal.

Pearl Academy Mumbai BDes fees is INR 30.5 lakh. This is the course tuition fee and the total fee will include other components as well. The components included in the fees are tuition fee, hostel fee, alumni fee, refundable security, and registration fee. Moreover, fee amount mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Pearl Academy 2024 exam for the January Cycle was conducted on January 27-28, 2024. The entrance exam dates for the April session are out. Last date to apply is Apr 20. The entrance exam for April session is scheduled from Apr 23 to Apr 24.

Pearl Academy Mumbai offer BDes across six specialisations. The specialisations in which Pearl Academy Mumbai offers the UG programme are:

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Communication
• Communication Design
• Product Design
• Textile Design
• Fashion Styling

Aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent pass can visit the Pearl official website to apply. Applicants further have to appear for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. After result declaration, shortlisted candidates have to go through interview round and a portfolio presentation. Following this, the final selection is done and candidates can pay the required fee amount for admission confirmation. 

There is a curriculum/list of subjects included in each of the course curriculum. It is inclusive of both theory and practical subjects. The subjects to be studied in the first year of Pearl Delhi BDes in Fashion Design course are:

1. Natural & Built Environment
2. Design Abilities
3. Fashion Cognition 1 (Immersion Lab)
4. Culture, History & Narratives
5. Identity, Memory & Imaginations
6. Design Abilities
7. Fashion Cognition 2 (Immersion Lab)

To get admission in a BDes course of Pearl Academy Mumbai, aspirants are selected based on performance in the entrance exam conducted by the academy. Candidates shortlisted based on score in the exam are called for the interview round and portfolio presentation. Apart from this, it is also crucial that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirement. 

There are numerous career options, including design director, fashion director, design manager, textile and surface developer, fashion designer, quality controller for fabric and apparel, director of art and sets, jewellery designer, graphic designer, fashion photographer, furniture designer, textile designer, brand manager, etc.

Therefore, the career opportunities after completing BDes is very promising and candidates can either start their own ventures or work in various technical or managerial positions across companies. Students can find jobs in several big companies in the field of design or even pursue higher education by taking admission to design courses like Master of Arts in Fashion Design,  Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design,  Master of Design (MDes), MPhil or Phd.

Yes, a final project has to be created in the last semester of the programme. The subjects included in the final year of the Pearl Academy Mumbai BDes course are:

• Design Opportunities
• Business Tools for Designers
• Specialised Studio: Function and Details
• Specialised Collection
• Professional Practice
• Portfolio Development