M.Des. in Communication Design  

at Pearl Academy New Delhi, Rajouri Garden

Candidates who have graduated from a recognised university in any stream are eligible admission to a MDes course of Pearl Academy Delhi. The candidate must have the pass certificate (original and photocopy) with him/her during application process and admission confirmation.

Pearl Academy is a good choice for pursuing MDes in Fashion Design if considering the placement opportunities. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released om the official website. However, as per the latest data available on the official website, Pearl Academy recorded 99% placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023. The highest package offered stood at INR 20.27 LPA. The key highlights of the 2023 batch placed during Pearl Academy Delhi placements are presented below:

The subjects included in the curriculum of the subject are around the Communication Design specialisation. In the first year, the candidates study more theoretrical subjects. From the second year of the course, industry project is also included in the course curriculum. The topics covered in the first year of the PG programme are:

• Fundamentals and History of Design
• Basic Digital Tools
• Visual Design
• Design Basics
• Research Practices
• Type and Production
• Advanced Digital Tools
• Branding and Advertising
• Data Visualisation

The course curriculum for MDes in Interior Design and Styling at the Pearl Academy, Rajouri Garden is inclusive of theory and pratical subjects. There are studios to ensure the candidates get to explore the practical aspect for the work. Mentioned below are some of the topics covered during the programme:

• Fundamentals of Arts and Design
• Material and Construction Techniques
• Business Studies and Portfolio
• Set Design and VM
• Design and Styling Studio
• Craft and Textiles, etc.

The Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles - January, April, etc. The candidate has the option to choose any of these cycles. Note that applications are received separately for each cycle. The Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam for the January cycle was conducted on January 17-19, 2025. This was followed by a personal interview.

The total tuition fee for the certificate courses offered by Pearl Delhi range from INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 3.6 lakh. In addition, the total course fee may include certain one-time chargeable components as well. The one-time fee ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 65,400. Candidates seeking admission have to pay certain part of the total fee in order to secure their seats. It must further be noted that the fee mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The key highlights of the 2023 batch placed during Pearl Academy Delhi placements are presented below:

The aspirants of Pearl Delhi certificate courses have to go through a personal interview round. Apart from this, the applicant must meet the respective eligibility criteria. Candidates who have passed Class 10/Class 12 from a recognised board can apply for the certificate programmes. Additionally, the applicants age muts be at least 17 years.

Pearl Academy offer scholarships to encourage students. The Who's Next Scholarship provides the most innovative brains from India with up to 100% funding. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must have applied for admission to undergraduate and graduate programmes, taken the Pearl Academy entrance test, and met the requirements.

Candidate must have qualified for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. The aspirant must complete Class 12 by July 2024 and they should be a resident of India. Applicants will be offered the Scholarship based on their performance in the Pearl Entrance Exam which includes a Written Exam & Personal Interview.

Pearl Academy 2025 personal interview is conducted immediately after the conclusion of the written exam. The interviews for the April admission cycle were scheduled to be held from Apr 20 to Apr 21. Dates are subject to revision. Hence, aspirants should keep checking the official website to stay updated.