Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026: Course-wise Pattern, Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Registration - 8 Sep '25 - 13 Jan '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

Updated on Sep 19, 2025 12:24 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026: The exam pattern will have question paper structure, including format and types of questions, sectionwise and total number of questions, exam duration and marking scheme.

Pearl Academy exam will be conducted online. Personal interview will be conducted soon after the written exams. Candidates appearing in the Pearl Academy 2026 should refer to the exam pattern for their preparation.

Table of contents

Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026
Pearl Academy 2026 - Exam Pattern, Shortlisting Criteria
Pearl Academy 2026 Exam Pattern - FAQs

Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2026

Pearl Academy 2026 entrance exam is conducted in two stages.

Stage 1 The candidate has to first appear in a written exam, which has the following components: Written Admission Test (WAT), General Proficiency Test (GPT) & Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
Stage 2 The scores of the written exam are used to shortlist candidates for a Personal Interview (PI).

Computer-based exam Pearl Academy 2026 entrance test is conducted in multiple cycles and for all the cycles, the exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode.

The final merit list of Pearl Academy 2026 is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the written exam and personal interview. If the candidate doesn't appear in the personal interview, he or she will not be included in the merit list.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I apply for Pearl Academy now?

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.

Q: When will admit cards be released for Pearl Academy entrance exam?

Pearl Academy will issue admit cards for the Pearl Academy 2026 entrance exam (January cycle) on January 14, 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the admit card from the admission portal of the institute using their candidate log-in details.

On exam day, bring the admit card and a valid photo id proof.

Pearl Academy 2026 - Exam Pattern, Shortlisting Criteria

The shortlisting criteria/entrance exam to secure admission to Pearl Academy courses are mentioned in the table below.

UG Design Courses
Course	Shortlisting Criteria	Exam Duration
Fashion Design	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Communication Design (Interaction/Graphics/Animation & VFX)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion Styling & Image Design	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion Media Communication	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
UG Business Courses
Course	Shortlisting Criteria	Exam Duration
Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Global Luxury Brands Management	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Global Luxury Brands Management	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Advertising & Marketing	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Advertising & Marketing	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
PG & Professional Courses: Design Stream
Course	Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria	Exam Duration
Design (Fashion and Textiles)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Interior Design & Styling (PGIDS)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion Styling & Image Design (PGFSID)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Communication Design (PGCD)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion Communication (PGFC)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
PG & Professional Courses: Business Stream
Course	Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria	Exam Duration
Luxury Brands	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Luxury Brands	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment/ Brand Management)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Fashion Business (Marketing and Merchandising)	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
Fashion Business (Marketing and Merchandising)	Personal Interview Round	N.A.
Master’s Courses
Course	Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria	Exam Duration
Design (Fashion & Textiles)	Statement of Purpose, Portfolio Evaluation & Personal Interview	N.A.
Fashion Marketing	General Proficiency Test (GPT)	1 hour
	Evaluation of Statement of Purpose & Personal Interview	N.A.
UG Diploma Courses
Course	Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria
Fashion Make-Up	Personal Interview only
Fashion Women’s Wear	Personal Interview only
Fashion Styling	Personal Interview only
Interior Decoration	Personal Interview only

Candidates preparing for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam can also go through the links mentioned below.

Pearl Academy Entrance Exam Dates

Pearl Academy Entrance Exam Syllabus

Pearl Academy Entrance Exam Question Papers

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the Pearl Academy exam be conducted?

The Pearl Academy 2026 written exams for the Janaury cycle will be conducted on January 17-19, 2026. The exam will conducted in an offline mode. Admission to design courses at Pear Academy is conducted in multiple cycles.

The candidate can select a cycle of their choice. Online applications for Janaury cycle is open.

Pearl Academy 2026 Exam Pattern - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to Pearl Academy 2026 exam pattern and exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the frequency of the Pearl Academy entrance exam?

Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles, in January, April and June. The candidate has the option to choose any of these cycles. Note that applications are received separately for each cycle.

The application form for the January cycle is expected to commence soon.

Q: Are results announced for Pearl Academy April cycle?

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.

Q: What are the Pearl Academy test components?

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.

Q: When will Pearl Academy exam results be announced for the April cycle?

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

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