Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2025: Course-wise Pattern, Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2025

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Manashjyoti Hazarika
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:22 IST

By Manashjyoti Hazarika, Manager Content

Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2025: Pearl Academy is responsible for drafting the exam pattern for the Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam.

The exam pattern will outline the question paper structure, including the format and types of questions asked in the exam, section-wise and total number of questions, the exam duration, and the marking scheme.

Pearl Academy conducted the Pearl Academy 2025 (written exams) on January 17-19, 2025. The exam will be conducted online.

The personal interview will be conducted soon after the written exams.

Candidates appearing in the Pearl Academy 2025 should refer to the exam pattern to align their preparation with the requirements of the exam. 

Note that the test pattern for the Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam varies from course to course. Consequently, the candidate needs to refer to the exam pattern for the program to which they are seeking admission.

The application form for Pearl Academy 2025 is open.

Q:   When will the Pearl Academy exam be conducted?

A: 

The Pearl Academy 2025 written exams for the Janaury cycle will be conducted on January 17-19, 2025. The exam will conducted in an offline mode. Admission to design courses at Pear Academy is conducted in multiple cycles. 

The candidate can select a cycle of their choice.

Online applications for Janaury cycle is open.

 

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Q:   What is the frequency of the Pearl Academy entrance exam?

A: 

The Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles - January, April, etc. The candidate has the option to choose any of these cycle. Note that applications are received separately for each cycle.

The Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam for the Janaury cycle will be conducted on January 17-19, 2025. This will be followed by the personal interview.

The written exam will be held online.

Next, April cycle exam will be conducted.

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Q:   When will Pearl Academy exam results be announced for the April cycle?

A: 

The result date for the January 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.

The results of the exam will be considered to shortlist candidates for counseling and seat allotment.

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Table of content
  • Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2025
  • Pearl Academy 2025 - Exam Pattern, Shortlisting Criteria
  • Pearl Academy 2025 Exam Pattern - FAQs
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Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2025

The Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam is conducted in two stages:

  • Stage 1 - The candidate has to first appear in a written exam, which has the following components: Written Admission Test (WAT), General Proficiency Test (GPT) & Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
  • Stage 2 - The scores of the written exam are used to shortlist candidates for a Personal Interview (PI).

Computer-based exam: The Pearl Academy 2025 entrance test is conducted in multiple cycles, and for all the cycles, the exam will be administered in a computer-based mode.

The final merit list of Pearl Academy 2025 is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the written exam and personal interview. If the candidate doesn't appear in the personal interview, he or she will not be included in the merit list.

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Q:   Can I apply for Pearl Academy now?

A: 

The candidate has to fill out the Pearl Academy 2025 application form online. 

The January cycle application is currently open. Note that Pearl Academy application is open in multiple cycles - January, April, June, and August.

The candidate can apply in any of the cycles.

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Q:   When will admit cards be released for Pearl Academy entrance exam?

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Pearl Academy will issue admit cards for the Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam (January cycle) on January 15. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the admit card from the admission portal of the institute using their candidate log-in details.

On exam day, bring the admit card and a valid photo id proof.

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Q:   How can I download the Pearl Academy admit cards for the written exams?

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The admit cards for the written exam (Janaury Cycle) will be released a few days before the conduct of the exam. To download the Pearl Academy 2025 admit card, follow the steps listed here:

  1. Click on the admit card link
  2. You will be redirected to a login window
  3. Enter your mobile or application number
  4. On successful login, you can download the admit card.
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Pearl Academy 2025 - Exam Pattern, Shortlisting Criteria

The shortlisting criteria/entrance exam to secure admission to Pearl Academy courses are mentioned in the table below:

UG Design Courses

Course

Shortlisting Criteria

Exam Duration

Fashion Design 

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Communication Design (Interaction/Graphics/Animation & VFX)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion Styling & Image Design

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion Media Communication

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A. 

Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

UG Business Courses
Course Shortlisting Criteria

Exam Duration

Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management 

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Global Luxury Brands Management 

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Advertising & Marketing

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

PG & Professional Courses: Design Stream

Course

Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria

Exam Duration

Design (Fashion and Textiles)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Interior Design & Styling (PGIDS)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion Styling & Image Design (PGFSID)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Communication Design (PGCD)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion Communication (PGFC)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

PG & Professional Courses: Business Stream

Course

Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria

Exam Duration

Luxury Brands 

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment/ Brand Management)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Fashion Business (Marketing and Merchandising)

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

Personal Interview Round

N.A.

Master’s Courses

Course

Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria

Exam Duration

Design (Fashion & Textiles) 

Statement of Purpose, Portfolio Evaluation & Personal Interview

N.A.

Fashion Marketing

General Proficiency Test (GPT)

1 hour

 

Evaluation of Statement of Purpose & Personal Interview

N.A.

UG Diploma Courses

Course

Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria

Fashion Make-Up 

Personal Interview only

Fashion Women’s Wear 

Personal Interview only

Fashion Styling

Personal Interview only

Interior Decoration

Personal Interview only

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Pearl Academy 2025 Exam Pattern - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to Pearl Academy 2025 exam pattern and exam.

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Commonly asked questions

Q:   What is the frequency of the Pearl Academy entrance exam?

A: 

The Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles - January, April, etc. The candidate has the option to choose any of these cycle. Note that applications are received separately for each cycle.

The application form for the January cycle is expected to commence soon.

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Q:   What are the Pearl Academy test components?

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The Pearl Academy 2025 entrance exam has the folliing sub-exams - General Proficiency Test (GPT), Design Aptitude Test (DAT), and the Media Aptitude Test (MAT).

The candidate has to appear in all the exam componets. Note that if any exam is skipped, then the candidate will be disqualified.

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Q:   Are results announced for Pearl Academy April cycle?

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Yes, Pearl Academy results for the April cycle will be annouced online at the admission portal of the institute. The results can be checked by entering one's mobile or application number. The results will be released for all candidates who appeared in the entrance exam.

Since the Pearl Academy entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles, the candidate can select any cycle of their choice.

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Q:   Can I fill the Pearl Academy application form in offline mode?

A: 

The Pearl Academy application form 2025 for the January cycle is expected to open in October 2024. The application will open online.

So, candidates didn't have the option to submit application offline. Also, candidates needn't send downloaded and printed applications to the Pearl Academy admission office.

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