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PEARL ACADEMY, NEW DELHI Colleges

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Pearl Academy has been ranked 2nd among the top 10 fashion colleges in India by India Today Rankings. It offers education in the field of design, fashion, business, media, and retail industry. The fashion institute also has been ranked amongst the top 25 Fashion Colleges in the world. Admissions to the courses are based on the entrance exam conducted at the institute’s level. 

The fashion academy ensures 100% placement assistance and has maintained an excellent record of 97% placements for the graduates. The academy has international alliances with institutes like Media Design School, New Mexico; AMFI, Netherlands; Domus Academy, Milan; Torrens University, Australia; The Textile Institute, Manchester, among many others. 

The academy has 3 other campuses across India as mentioned below: 

  • Pearl Academy, Noida 
  • Pearl Academy, Jaipur
  • Pearl Academy, Mumbai 

Pearl Academy Delhi Highlights

Established | Type1993 | Private Institute
Campus Area2.29 acres
Area of studyFashion, Design, Media & Business
Programs offeredUG, PG, and Diploma
Admission CriteriaEntrance Exam
Official Websitehttps://pearlacademy.com/academics/centers/delhi/
Contact18001033005

Pearl Academy Delhi Awards

  • Awarded with the Best Design College in India by ASSOCHAM consecutively for 4 years (2016-19)
  • Recognized as a Great Indian Institute 2018 by Forbes and Great Place to Study 
  • Awarded with the ‘Excellence in Design and Fashion Education’ by Mid-day Excellence in Education Awards
  • Ranked 2nd amongst the top fashion institutes in India by India Today magazine
  • Awarded with the Best Private Fashion College in India by Outlook (Drshti Survey) in 2017.
  • Awarded with the Best Education Brand in Fashion Category by The Economic Times in 2017.

Pearl Academy Delhi Courses

The Institute offers a wide range of courses in the field of design, fashion, business, media, and retail industry. Tabulated below are the details for the same: 

UG Pathway

Course NameEligibility
Product Design10+2 pass in any discipline with 50% marks OR Graduate in any discipline
Accessory Design
Communication Design (Interaction/Graphics/Animation & VFX)Intermediate graduate from a recognized board
Advertising & Marketing
Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management
Fashion Design
Textile Design
Fashion Media Communication
Fashion Styling & Image Design
Global Luxury Brand Management
Interior Design (Interior Architecture/ Interior Design)
Media & Communication (Journalism/Entertainment)

Note: NATA scores are accepted in UG Course Interior Design (Interior Architecture/ Interior Design)

PG Pathway

Course NameEligibility
Accessory DesignGraduate in any discipline 
Advertising & Marketing
Media & Communication (Multimedia Journalism/Entertainment/ Brand Communication)
Product Design
Communication DesignOpen for Graduates from any stream
Fashion Business (Marketing and Merchandising)
Fashion Communication
Fashion DesignOpen for Graduates from any stream. Vertical entry in year 2 for Graduate Degree/ Diploma in a related domain/ any graduate with relevant industry experience.
Textile Design
Fashion Styling & Image DesignOpen for Graduates from any stream
Interior Design & Styling
Luxury Brands

MA Diploma Pathway

Course NameEligibilityDuration
Design (Fashion and Textiles)Graduates in Fashion or Textiles OR 2 Year full-time PG Diploma in Design OR Candidates with 3-4 years of industry experience.2 Year In which [6 months bridge (basis interview results)+ 11 months Advanced Diploma with articulation for Masters completion (final semester 6 months) at Torrens University, Australia (Face2Face/online)]
Fashion MarketingGraduates in any area OR 2 Year full-time PG Diploma in Fashion/Design/Management/Business OR Candidates with 3-4 years of industry experience

11 Month Professional Programs

Course NameEligibility
Apparel Buying and MerchandisingIntermediate graduate from a recognized board
Digital Film-making
Advertising & Graphic Design (Digital)
Fashion Design
Fashion Media Make-up
Professional Photography
Interior Styling & Decoration
Celebrity & Bridal Hair & Make-up
Events & ExperientialGraduate in any discipline

Pearl Academy Delhi Admissions

Interested candidates can apply for the courses online through the official website of the Institute with the required information. An application fee of INR 1500 needs to pay through Netbanking, Credit or Debit Card. The institute has a 2-stage admission process of written entrance test and personal interview.

The following shows the admission process at the fashion academy for the courses offers: 

Program TypeStreamAdmission Criteria
Undergraduate & PostgraduateDesign General Proficiency Test (GPT) + Design Aptitude Test
BusinessGeneral Proficiency Test (GPT) 
Media & CommunicationGeneral Proficiency Test (GPT) + Media Aptitude Test

Candidates applying for 11-month professional courses appear only in 1 stage i.e. Personal Interview. The selection of the students will be based on merit scored in the entrance examination and personal interview. The programs and centers will be awarded on the basis of their rank and preferences. 

Foreign candidates can also apply to the fashion institute subject to eligibility criteria. The students are required only to appear for an Interview and Portfolio Evaluation. 

Pearl Academy Delhi Placements

Pearl Academy offers placements to all the eligible candidates through their dedicated Placement Cell that works throughout the year in order to meet the requirements of both recruiters and the students. Their extensive international tie-ups facilitate over 200 students each year to participate in reciprocal exchanges, international conferences, study tours, and summer school programs.

Various brands from the fashion industry regularly participate in the campus placement drive. The institute has successfully placed a total of 97% of students. Tabulated are the highest packages offered to the students studying in the different schools at the Pearl Academy: 

School NamePackage Offered
School of DesignINR 13 LPA
School of FashionINR 5.40 LPA
School of Contemporary MediaINR 4.80 LPA
School of New Age Business INR 14 LPA

The list of recruiters includes companies like Amazon, Zara, Forever New, Puma, Marks & Spencer, Big Bazaar, Shoppers Stop, Myntra, Network 18, NDTV, Elle, ScoopWhoop, The Times of India, Krea, IBM, Walt Disney, Capgemini, among many others. 

Pearl Academy Delhi Scholarships

The academy offers the following scholarships to candidates in order to make education easily accessible for all:

  • Merit-cum-means Scholarship (New Entrants): This scholarship is offered to support and reward new students who are constrained by economic limitations. To be eligible for this, the annual income of parents is less than INR 8 LPA and the student must have secured at least 55% marks in 12th class. The institute will also consider the performance of the student in the entrance test. 
  • Merit Scholarship (Existing Students): This scholarship is provided to meritorious students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. To be eligible for this, the student must have scored at least 70% marks in undergraduate or postgraduate courses. 
  • Means Scholarship: This scholarship is meant for the existing students at various courses in the institute. To be eligible for this, the annual income of parents is less than INR 8 LPA and the student must have secured at least 55% marks and maintained 70% attendance. 

Pearl Academy Delhi Faculty

The fashion institute comprises of both national and international faculty members with vast and rich experience in their respective fields. They provide quality education to the students across the fields of Fashion, Design, and Media. The faculty members are spread across the schools under the Academy. It consists of the School of Design, School of Fashion, School of Contemporary Media, School of Creative Practice. There are a number of visiting faculties who are globally renowned in their respective fields.

Pearl Academy Delhi Admission, Fees Structure, Notification, Reviews, Courses

Pearl Academy, established in the year 1993, offers various UG and PG courses under the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Media and Business. The Pearl Academy has established its campuses in Delhi NCR (East), Delhi NCR (West), Mumbai and Jaipur. Pearl Academy, Delhi was ranked in the 7th position by India Today Magazine.

The institute comprises of four different schools, namely- School of Design, School of Fashion, School of Contemporary Media, and School of New age Business.

To be eligible for admission to the UG courses, the candidates must possess a 10+2 qualification. The minimum eligibility required for admission to the PG courses is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

For the purpose of admission to the UG and PG courses, the qualified candidates need to appear for the following written tests-

  1. Design Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
  2. Business Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT)
  3. Media & Communication (Journalism & Entertainment): General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Media Aptitude Test (MAT)

There is no written exam for professional certification courses; admission will be granted after personal interviews.

Top Courses

CoursesBasic Eligibility CriteriaFee StructureLink
UG- Fashion Design 10+2 QualificationINR. 1,894,000/-------------
PG- Product DesignGraduate in any disciplineINR. 811,000/-------------

To apply for admission to the courses offered by the Pearl Academy, the candidates must submit the application form either through online or offline means along with the registration fees of INR. 1500/-

For the maximum benefit of its students, the institute offers scholarships for the new and existing students. The new students can avail of the benefits of the Merit cum Means scholarship in regular UG/PG/Masters programs at the time of the admission. The scholarship is valid only for first-year students. For the existing students, Merit Scholarship is awarded annually to the students who secure the first position in their respective courses. 

The institute puts great emphasis on placements, it provided 100% Employability Assurance. If one does not obtain “Qualifying Job” within 9 months of successfully completing their course, then the Academy will offer such students a 100% tuition fee waiver for a Post Graduate Program at any of the Institutes after lapse or completion of 9 months of Pearl Academy Course.

Similar Institutes

Name of the InstituteFashion Design FeeLink
NIFT DelhiINR. 1,109,000/-Click Here
Apeejay Institute of DesignINR. 720,000/-Click Here
International Institute of Fashion TechnologyINR. 450,000/-Click Here

Pearl Academy Delhi Admission Highlights

Name of the InstitutePearl Academy, New Delhi
Type of InstitutePrivate
Basic Admission CriteriaMerit/Entrance-based

Name of the Entrance Exam
Design Aptitude Test
General Proficiency Test
Media Aptitude Test
Mode of ApplicationOnline/Offline
Application FeeINR. 1500/-
PlacementsYes
Scholarship SchemesYes
COURSEADMISSION LINK
UG Diploma in Design,
UG Diploma in Mass Communication,
UG Diploma in Management,
PG Diploma in Design,
PG Diploma in Mass Communication,
PG Diploma in Management
Admission Link

Important Dates

EVENTDATE
Registration Last Date05 Jan, 2020
Exam Interview11 Jan, 2020
Result22 Jan, 2020

Pearl Academy Delhi UG Admission 2020

The Institute offers various two-year, three-year and four-year courses, in addition to an eleven-month course. Interested candidates can apply for the courses online through the official website of the institute with the required information.

UG CoursesDurationEligibilitySelection
Product Design4 Years10+2 pass in any discipline with 50% marks



 DAT, GPT followed by a Personal Interview.
Accessory Design
Advertising and Marketing3 Years



 10+2 from any board
Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging11 Months
Fashion Design

 4 Years
Textile Design
Fashion Communication
Fashion Styling and Image Design
Global Luxury Brand Management3 Years
Interior Design4 Years10+2 from any board. NATA scores accepted.
Entertainment (Media & Communication)3 Years10+2 from any board
Journalism (Media & Communication)
User Experience and Interaction Design4 Years10+2 pass in any discipline with 50% marks
Animation & VFX10+2 from any board
Digital Marketing & Data Analytics3 Years
Game Design 4 Years10+2 in any discipline with 50% marks
Graphics & Communication Design


 10+2 from any board
Jewelry Design
Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management3 Years
Fashion Communication4 Years
Digital and Social Media Marketing 3 Years
Media & Entertainment Management

Note: For the Certificate course in Fashion & Lifestyle Blogging, the classes will take place on Weekend-basis for 4 hours every Saturday.

Pearl Academy Delhi UG Courses Selection Criteria

GPT (General Proficiency Test): This test is used to measure the linguistic and mathematical abilities of the candidate. It consists of questions related to comprehension, vocabulary, expressions, mathematics, quantity and data interpretation.

DAT (Design Aptitude Test): This test measures the candidate’s drawing, creativity, cognizance and articulation abilities. This test is only for those who apply for courses under the School of Design and School of Fashion, Textile, and Styling.

PI (Personal Interview): The personal interview is conducted to assess the creative skills, intellect, and presence of mind.

Pearl Academy Delhi PG Admission 2020

In addition to the Under-Graduate course, Pearl Academy also offers higher-level courses under the disciplines of Fashion, Design, Media, and Business. Following are the Master level courses and PG Diploma Programs offered by the institute: 

Course/StreamSpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
FashionFashion Design Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. General Proficiency Test (GPT)
Fashion Styling & Image Design
Textile Design
 Costume Design: Film, TV & Theatre
 DesignAccessory Design Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
Graphics & Communication Design
Interior Design & Styling
Product Design
Retail & Experience Design
 User Experience & Interaction Design
 MediaAdvertising & Marketing Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Media Aptitude Test (MAT)
Entertainment (Media & Communication)
Events & Experiential Design.
Fashion Communication.
Journalism (Media & Communication)
 BusinessProfessional Diploma in Creative Entrepreneurship Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. General Proficiency Test (GPT)
Fashion Business(Marketing & Merchandising)
Luxury Brands
Media & Entertainment Business

Note: Candidates possessing a valid score in any of the following exams will be exempted from appearing for the Entrance test-

  • CAT (60 percentile or above)
  • GMAT (450 or above)
  • MAT (500 or above)

Pearl Academy Delhi Application Process

To register for admission, the candidates can apply via online or offline modes.

The aspirants, who want to apply through online mode, can apply via the official admission portal, at the website of the Pearl Academy.

  • Visit the official website of the institute.
  • Click on “Apply Now”
  • Register and log in using the credentials.
  • Proceed to fill the application form-
    • Personal Information
    • Academic Qualifications
    • Upload the necessary documents
  • Pay the registration fee of INR. 1500/-
  • Submit the form.

To submit the form via offline mode, the candidates must visit the campus site to acquire the Application Kit (Prospectus and Application Forms) from the Admissions Office against the cash payment of  INR. 1500/-. The Application Kit can also be obtained by sending a crossed Demand Draft for `1500/- to the following address:​
Admissions Department Pearl Academy
A-21/13 Naraina Industrial Area,
Phase 2 Delhi 11002