Pearl Academy Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Check B.Des & M.Des Complete Schedule Here
Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026
Registration - 8 Sep '25 - 13 Jan '26
Pearl Academy Important Dates 2026 - Pearl Academy has released the important dates for Pearl Academy 2026 soon for UG and PG programmes.
The deadline to submit the application form for Pearl Academy 2026 for the B.Des and M.Des programs at Pearl Academy is January 13, 2026 (Tuesday). The application fee is INR 2,000, and candidates can apply through both online and offline modes. The Pearl Academy applications for 2026 are out for B.Des and M.Des programmes.
The exam will be conducted from January 17, 2026 to January 19, 2026. The Admit card will be out on January 14, 2026.
Go through the rest of the article to learn the details of Pearl Academy's 2026 important dates.
- Pearl Academy Admission Cycle: January 2026
- How to fill out the Pearl Academy 2026 application form
- Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026
- Pearl Academy 2026 Important Dates - FAQs
Pearl Academy Admission Cycle: January 2026
Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted as per given schedule. Candidate can apply before the last date. Note that each admission cycle has separate registration, exam dates and counseling schedules. Candidate can also appear in more than one admission cycle. Pearl Academy exam includes a written test and a personal interview.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date To Apply | January 13, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Mode of exam & Personal Interview | Online |
| Admit card for written exam | January 14, 2026 |
| Written exam | January 17 to January 19, 2026(Saturday, Sunday & Monday) |
| Admit card for PI | January 20, 2026 |
| Personal Interview | January 22, 2026 to January 26, 2026 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) |
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Commonly asked questions
Pearl Academy 2026 final results will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the written exam and personal interview. Final results or merit list would be used for counseling and seat allotment.
Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles, in January, April and June. Candidate has the option to choose any of these cycles. Note that applications are received separately for each cycle.
Application form is open for UG and PG programmes.
How to fill out the Pearl Academy 2026 application form
Registration: 08 Sep ' 25 - 13 Jan ' 26
Application form for Pearl Academy 2026 is open. The last date to fill the Pearl Academy application is January 13, 2026.
To fill application
- Go to admission portal
- Click on application link
- A registration form will open
- Enter registration details like name, email ID and mobile number
- On registration, you will have to fill in other details like academic, personal and contact details
- Pay registration fee.
Commonly asked questions
The results for the Pearl Academy exam is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in:
- Written exam
- Online, personal interview
The results for each cycle will be declared soon after the conclusion of the personal interview. The candidate can check their qualifying status in the Pearl Academy 2026 scorecard.
The candidate has to fill out the Pearl Academy 2026 application form online.
The January cycle application is currently open. Note that Pearl Academy application is open in multiple cycles - January, April, June, and August.
The candidate can apply in any of the cycles.
Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 08 Sep ' 25 - 13 Jan ' 26 | Pearl Academy Application Form 2026 ONGOING |
| 14 Jan ' 26 | Pearl Academy 2026 Admit Card Written Exam |
| 17 Jan ' 26 - 19 Jan ' 26 | Pearl Academy Admit Card 2026 (January Cycle) - Issue Date |
| 20 Jan ' 26 | Pearl Academy 2026 Admit Cards for Personal Interview |
| 22 Jan ' 26 - 25 Jan ' 26 | Pearl Academy 2026 Personal Interview |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Jun ' 25 | B.Des & M.Des: Application Last Date |
| 04 Jun ' 25 - 05 Jun ' 25 | May-June Cycle: Online Personal Interview |
| 03 Jun ' 25 | May-June Cycle: Admit Card release for Online Personal Interview |
Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates applying for B.Des and M.Des programmes need to appear for GPT + DAT exam only. The exam pattern of Pearl Academy will consist of a Test of 90 minutes and a personal Interview.
- General Proficiency Test (GPT) + Design Aptitude Test (DAT) | Personal Interview & Portfolio Showcase
- Duration: 90 mins of Exam + 30 mins of Personal Interview
Check the shortlisting criteria for UG exams.
| UG Design Courses |
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|---|---|---|
| Course | Shortlisting Criteria |
Exam Duration |
| Fashion Design |
General Proficiency Test (GPT) |
90 minutes |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) |
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| Personal Interview Round |
30 Minutes |
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| Communication Design (Interaction/Graphics/Animation & VFX) |
General Proficiency Test (GPT) |
90 minutes |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) |
|
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| Personal Interview Round |
30 minutes |
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| Fashion Styling & Image Design |
General Proficiency Test (GPT) |
90 minutes |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) |
|
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| Personal Interview Round |
30 minutes |
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| Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design) |
General Proficiency Test (GPT) |
90 minutes |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) |
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| Personal Interview Round |
30 minutes |
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| Fashion Media Communication |
General Proficiency Test (GPT) |
90 minutes |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) |
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| Personal Interview Round |
30 minutes |
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Commonly asked questions
The Pearl Academy application form 2026 for the January cycle is to open. The application will open online. The last date to apply is January 13, 2026.
So, candidates didn't have the option to submit an application offline. Also, candidates needn't send downloaded and printed applications to the Pearl Academy admission office.
The entrance exam of the Pearl Academy will be conducted online from 17th - 19th January, 2026. The timing of the exam will be given in the admit card.
Pearl Academy 2026 Important Dates - FAQs
Here are a few FAQs related to Pearl Academy 2026 important dates and exams.
Commonly asked questions
The results for the Pearl Academy exam is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in:
- Written exam
- Online, personal interview
The results for each cycle will be declared soon after the conclusion of the personal interview. The candidate can check their qualifying status in the Pearl Academy 2026 scorecard.
The candidate has to fill out the Pearl Academy 2026 application form online.
The January cycle application is currently open. Note that Pearl Academy application is open in multiple cycles - January, April, June, and August.
The candidate can apply in any of the cycles.
Yes, Pearl Academy results for the April cycle will be annouced online at the admission portal of the institute. The results can be checked by entering one's mobile or application number. The results will be released for all candidates who appeared in the entrance exam.
Since the Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles, the candidate can select any cycle of their choice.
The Pearl Academy 2026 entrance exam has the following parts- General Proficiency Test (GPT), Design Aptitude Test (DAT), and the Media Aptitude Test (MAT).
The candidate has to appear in all the exam components. Note that if any exam is skipped, then the candidate will be disqualified.
The Pearl Academy application form 2026 for the January cycle is to open. The application will open online. The last date to apply is January 13, 2026.
So, candidates didn't have the option to submit an application offline. Also, candidates needn't send downloaded and printed applications to the Pearl Academy admission office.
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The admit card for Pearl Academy entrance exam 2026 will be out on January 14, 2026 for B.des and M.des. The exam will be on 17th - 19th January (Saturday, Sunday & Monday).
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