B.Des in Communication Design (Game Design) 

at Pearl Academy Bengaluru, Residency Road

The total tuition fee for Pearl Academy Bangalore BDes ranges between INR 7.6 lakh and INR 20.5 lakh. Aspirants have to pay the programme fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Apart from course fee, candidates also have to pay a registration fee in the start. The application fee for BDes is INR 1,500.

Below are the subjects taught in first year of Pearl Bangalore BDes Fashion Design:

• Natural & Built Evironment 
• Body and its Extension
• Design Abilities 1
• Fashion Cognition 1
• Culture, History and Narratives
• Identity, Memory & Imaginations
• Design Abilities 2
• Fashion Cognition 2

BDes is a four-year course at Pearl Academy Bangalore offered in below specialisations:

• Fashion Design
• Textile Design
• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Communication
• Interior Architectural Design
• Communication

In order to get admission to BDes course at Pearl Academy Bangalore, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Those who pass Class 12 in any stream are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to BDes course at Pearl Academy Bangalore is entrance-based. Candidates are required to appear for PAF, which is an in-house entrance exam of Pearl Academy. This exam is conducted in two rounds, including General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Aspirants need to qualify for both the rounds in order to get admission. Further, the final selection is done based on the performance of candidates in personal interview round and portfolio presentation.

Pearl Academy Bangalore BDes application form is made available online and offline modes. The application fee for BDes is INR 1,500. Find below the steps to apply for Pearl Academy Bangalore admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Pearl Bangalore and register at the admission 2024 portal of Pearl Academy using a valid email address and mobile number.

Step 2: Login using the generated credentials and fill out the application form.

Step 3: Upload a passport-size photograph and educational details.

Step 4: Click on ‘apply online’ and select debit/credit card for making the payment if you are making an online payment. You will be redirected to a payment gateway where you need to pay the application fees and then click on submit.

Step 5: In the case of offline payment, choose ‘demand draft’ as a payment option. Enter the details of the demand draft and click on submit.

Step 6: Save the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Yes, for admission to the UG and PG courses, candidates are selected based on a valid score in the PAF entrance exam. This is an in-house entrance exam of Pearl Academy, which is a written exam conducted for the selection of candidates in its UG and PG-level courses across all campuses. This exam is conducted in the following two rounds:

1. General Proficiency Test (GPT): Evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in the English language, Logical reasoning, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.
2. Design Aptitude Test (DAT): Analyses a candidate's aptitude for creativity, drawing, design ability, power of observation and imagination, sensitivity to environment and communication skills.

Further, eligible candidates are selected based on their scores in PAF, followed by their performance in PI and Portfolio Presentation rounds conducted at the institute. 

Candidates who want to get admission to the undergraduate programme need to pass Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Moreover, candidates who want to get admission to postgraduate programmes need to pass graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate. The selection process for Pearl Academy admissions includes Pearl Academy Entrance Exam or DAT + PI + Portfolio Presentation. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website.

As per the data available on the official website, Pearl Academy Bangalore recorded 99% placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023. The following table represents the Pearl Academy Bangalore placements percentage recorded during the 2023 placement drive:

According to some unofficial online sources, Pearl Academy has a strong global alumni network. Pearl Academy alumni work across multiple sectors such as Business Development, Operations, Marketing and more. Of all the sectors, 45% of alumni work in the Arts & Design sector. Apart from this, 22% and 19% of alumni work in the Business Development and Marketing sectors, respectively. The detailed sector-wise alumni placement record is shown below: