How to Apply: Fashion & Design Courses, Entrance Exam

We have a 2-step application process for all Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes

Step 1. Fill online/offline Application Form

Applicants seeking admission to Pearl Academy are required to fill out an online form (Click here for online application form) or offline application form that can be collected and paid for at any Pearl Academy campus.  

Application fee charges:

Bachelors and Masters degree programme: Rs. 2000/-
Professional Certificate Courses: Rs. 500/-

Step 2. Online entrance exam

We have a 2-stage entrance exam comprising an online written exam followed by an online Personal Interview with an expert panel.

Please note: Both the written exam as well as the Personal Interview can be taken/attended online from your home computer.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's programme: A 10 + 2 pass certificate in any stream.
Applicants appearing for their final examinations may still apply and receive provisional admission if selected.
Master's programme: A Bachelor's degree/diploma from a recognized university in any stream.
Applicants appearing for their final examinations may still apply and receive provisional admission if selected.

Entrance Exam

Bachelor's & Master's Degree Programmes

Written Examination - Applicants can login anytime between 10 AM – 1:00 PM on specified dates for their online written examination.
Personal Interview - Applicants are required to choose their preferred online personal interview slots from the published dates.
Click here to choose your slots
Admit cards for the online written exam will be published here on the Pearl Academy website 2 days before the written exam.
Download your admit card here
Admit cards for the online Personal Interview will be published here on the Pearl Academy website 1 day before the Personal Interview date.
Download your admit card here

A mock test will be made available here on our website within 24 hours after application form submission. Interested applicants may click here to experience the assessment.

Professional Certificate Courses

There is no entrance exam for Short-Term Certificate Courses.

Exam Pattern

The examination pattern for Pearl Entrance Exam is as follows:

ALL BACHELOR'S & MASTER'S FASHION, INTERIORS, PRODUCT & COMMUNICATION DESIGN PROGRAMMES

Students applying for Fashion and Design Courses need to sit for GPT + DAT exam only.

Exams:

GPT + DAT

General Proficiency Test (GPT) + Design Aptitude Test (DAT) | Personal Interview & Portfolio Showcase

Duration: 90 mins of Exam + 30 mins of Personal Interview

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All BACHELOR'S & MASTER'S BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

BBA in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management
BBA in Global Luxury Brand Management
BBA (with a choice of 2 specialisations)
MBA in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management
MBA in Global Luxury Brand Management
MBA (with a choice of 2 specialisations)

Exam Pathway

Students applying for Business Courses need to sit for GPT exam only.

Exams:

GPT

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

Duration: 60 mins of GPT + 30 mins of Personal Interview