Professional Certificate in Game Design and Virtual Production (With Unreal Engine) 

at Pearl Academy Bengaluru, Residency Road

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:

Yes, Pearl Academy Bangalore offers scholarships to its meritorious students. The scholarships are offered based on candidates' academic performance and financial background. The institute offers "Who's Next" merit-based scholarships to eligible candidates. The scholarship is offered based on the Pearl Entrance Exam and their performance in the PI and Portfolio presentation round, which is conducted for the selection of candidates in UG and PG courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore.

Candidates preparing for Pearl Academy 2025 exam must strictly follow the official exam pattern and syllabus. Next, they next to collect the best books available in the market and prepare in earnest. When preparing for the exam, it is recommended to take notes and also do problem sets.

Pearl Academy Bangalore does not offer direct admission. The selection to UG and PG courses is solely based on entrance exam scores. Aspirants must appear for PAF, an in-house entrance exam of Pearl Academy. The exam is conducted in two rounds, i.e.,  GPT and DAT. It is compulsory for the candidates to appear for both rounds and qualify them with a valid score.

Pearl Academy, Bangalore offers UG, PG Professional Certificate courses in Design, Fashion, Media as well as Business domains. The institute offers UG and PG courses across several specialisations. These courses are approved by IED - Instituto Europeo di Design Milan. Admission to all courses at Pearl Academy Bangalore is completely entrance-based, except for Professional Certificate courses. 

The highest package offered during Pearl Academy, Bangalore placements in 2023 was INR 20.27 LPA. Further, the second-the highest package offered stood at INR 17 LPA. The highest package offered at Pearl Academy Bangalore in 2023 is tabulated below: