B.Des in Communication Design (Animation and VFX) 

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.

Yes, candidates who have passed Class 12 from any recognised board can apply for the Pearl Academy Bangalore BDes course. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Apart from this, candidates need to fulfil the selection criteria as mentioned below:

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.

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

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.

Pearl Academy Bangalore provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. Moreover, some of the facilities provided by the institute include recreation rooms, medical services, a canteen and stationery facility, a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, etc. The institute also provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls.

Pearl Academy 2025 application fee is INR 2,000. The application fees has to be paid at the time of filling out the application form. The candidate may choose online payment options like net banking, credit and debit cards to pay the fees.

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.