M.Des in Fashion Communication 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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: