M.Des in Communication Design 

at Pearl Academy Bengaluru, Residency Road

The total tuition fee for Pearl Academy Bangalore MDes course is INR 1.4 lakh. Aspirants have to pay the fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Apart from course fee, candidates also have to pay a registration fee in the start. The application fee for MDes is INR 1,500. Moreover, the mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Pearl Academy is an autonomous institution that offers two-year MDes courses. Pearl Academy MDes courses and all postgraduate-level programmes are approved by IED - Instituto Europeo di Design Milan. Further, at Pearl Academy, students get international industry exposure through international student exchange programs. Students get access to various master classes by global experts, familiarisation trips to manufacturing units, export houses, fashion houses and access to international fashion weeks etc.

For admission to a two-year MDes course at Pearl Academy Bangalore, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place before applying for this course. Those who are willing to get admission to this course must get a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. As there is no particular stream mentioned for passing the final UG examinations, candidates can get the respective degree in any stream. 

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

Pearl Academy 2024 exam for the January Cycle was conducted on January 27-28, 2024. The entrance exam dates for the April session are out. Last date to apply is Apr 20. The entrance exam for April session is scheduled from Apr 23 to Apr 24.

For admission to the postgraduate-level Diploma courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore, candidates need to take the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam (PAF). This exam is conducted in the two rounds, i.e., General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Both of these exams are conducted in online mode for a duration of 90 minutes. Aspirants need to qualify for both the rounds with a valid score. The final selection is done based on the performance of candidates in the Written Test, Personal Interview (PI) and Portfolio Presentation rounds. Both online and offline versions of the application are made accessible for the admissions cycles in April and June. Candidates must pay INR 1,500 as application fees in order to apply for this course.

Pearl Academy Bangalore MDes admission form is available both in online and offline modes. Check below the steps to apply for Pearl Bangalore admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Pearl Academy 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 to fill out the admission 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.

Step 5: Save your application form and take a printout for future reference.

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers a two-year MDes in below specialisations:

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Communication
• Interior Design
• Communication

Below are the subjects or topics taught in MDes Interior Design course of Pearl Academy Bangalore:

• Fundamentals of Art and Design
• Material and Construction Techniques I
• Material and Construction Techniques II
• Craft and Textiles
• Furniture and Elements

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.