PEARL ACADEMY EXAM PATTERN AND PROCEDURE TO APPLY
QUALIFICATION
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
On successful completion of the program at Pearl Academy, students receive a Professional Diploma*. Pearl Academy facilitates enrolment of students for Indian and International Bachelor’s degree from recognized institutions.
(a) International Bachelor’s Degree
Students have an option to obtain an internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree by pursuing programs at our academic partner universities i.e. University of Derby, UK or Torrens University, Australia or Manchester Metropolitan University, UK or Nottingham Trent University, UK. Pearl Academy facilitates enrolment to these universities. The application for international degree shall be subject to assessment / evaluation and acceptance of students prior learning by the partner academic university. The decision of the partner academic university shall be final & binding.
(b) Indian Bachelor’s Degree
All students at Pearl Academy Delhi NCR and Mumbai campuses are provided with an opportunity to pursue Bachelor of Arts from School of Open learning Delhi University and Institute of Distance and Open learning Mumbai University respectively. Students at Jaipur campus are provided with an opportunity to pursue Bachelor of Vocational Studies (B.Voc.) from Rajasthan ILD Skills University. Pearl Academy facilitates enrolment to these universities. For further details, students are requested to connect with Career Advisors.
*Pearl Academy is not a degree-granting institution and is not accredited by UGC, AICTE or any other regulatory body. Pearl Academy is also affiliated with Sector Skills Councils under National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), an initiative by Ministry of Skills, Government of India, for following certifications. Students will have the added option for availing these qualifications. More certifications will be added.
| Sector Specific Certificate |
| Fashion Design |
UG & PG |
Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) |
| Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management |
UG |
Fashion Business
(Marketing & Merchandising) |
PG |
| Textile Design |
UG & PG |
| Global Luxury Brand Management |
UG |
| Luxury Brands |
PG |
| Design (Fashion and Textiles) |
MA Diploma |
| Graphics and Communication Design |
UG & PG |
Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) |
| Fashion Communication |
UG & PG |
| Professional Photography |
11 Months Professional Certificate |
| Fashion Media Makeup |
11 Months Professional Certificate |
Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) |
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL
On successful completion of two-year PG program, a student is awarded a Post Graduate Professional Diploma** from Pearl Academy. All students get to learn latest international trends through masterclasses by global experts and can also avail international student exchange programs. They get an opportunity to attend workshops, visit local factories / manufacturing units and interact with the industry experts of international market. **Pearl Academy is not a degree-granting institution and is not accredited by UGC, AICTE or any other regulatory body.
ADMISSION CYCLES
To cater to an increase in volume of applications each year and widen its pan-India reach, Pearl Academy offers more than 1 cycle for admission.
Please refer to the website www.pahaldesign.com for exam cycle dates.
We look out for talented, intelligent, ambitious students who are prepared to put in their best efforts to build the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career. We nurture young people who have the determination, potential and commitment to be the industry captains of tomorrow. So when we are assessing you, we will be particularly evaluating your career focus, your creative and aesthetic sense, your level of commitment and energy, your potential as a team member, your ability to handle stress, and of program, your communication skills.
For this purpose, every applicant passes through a 2-Stage Admission Process of written entrance test, followed by a personal interview. Applicant for 11 Months Professional certificate Program passes through 1 stage Admission process of Personal Interview only.
EXAMINATION PATTERN
UG Programs
Design Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) – 60 minutes and Design Aptitude Test (DAT) – 120 min Business Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) only – 60 minutes
Media & communication (Journalism & Entertainment): General Proficiency Test (GPT) – 60 minutes and Media Aptitude Test (MAT) – 120 minutes
PG Programs
Design Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) – 60 minutes and Design Aptitude Test (DAT) – 120 minutes
Business Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) only – 60 minutes
Media & communication (Journalism & Entertainment): General Proficiency Test (GPT) – 60 minutes and Media Aptitude Test (MAT) – 120 minutes
11 Month Professional Certificate Program
Personal Interview only
ELIGIBILITY FOR UG & PG
For 3 Year / 4 Year UG program: 10+2, in any discipline.
For 2 Year PG Program: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. For 11 Months Professional Certificate Program: 10+2 or equivalent
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
Candidates are selected on Merit, based on their performance in the Written Admission Test and Personal Interview/ Portfolio Evaluation. The Program and centres will be awarded to successful candidates on the basis of their rank & preference. For 11 Months Professional certificate Program – Selection is based on personal interview only. Result is declared for each Admission cycle as per the cut off / grades and weights for norms decided by Admission / Selection committee of the Academy. Admission letter will be available online only with fee structure and necessary information. Candidates will be required to pay the fees by stipulated date to secure their seats. In case a successful candidate does not pay the fees within the stipulated date, the seat will be offered to other deserving candidates. In case a candidate is not selected or has not been offered his / her desired program or centres in any Admission Cycle, it is open to the candidate to apply afresh for the next Admission Cycle. The norms of the Selection are the sole prerogative of the Pearl Academy Admission / Selection Committee and the decision of the Admission / Selection Committee and the Management in matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final.
FOR WAIVER OF GENERAL PROFICIENCY TEST (GPT) & DESIGN APTITUDE TEST (DAT)
(A) Only for UG Program Applicants
NATA score card 2019 / 2020
Applicable only for 4 Year UG Program in Interior Design and 4 Year UG Program in Product Design Please enclose a copy of NATA scorecard 2019 / 2020 (whichever applicable) along with the Application form.
(B) Only for PG Program Applicants
Applicants of PG Program are entitled to waiver of General Proficiency Test (GPT) only if they have registered a minimum score as mentioned below. Such applicants will be called for Personal Interview directly subject to submission of valid scores.
• AIMA – MAT (2019 / 2020)
- CAT (2019 / 2020)
• GMAT (2019 / 2020)
The minimum scores of MAT / CAT / GMAT for a waiver of GPT required are as under: • Minimum MAT score of 500 or above
• Minimum CAT score of 60 percentile or above
• Minimum GMAT score of 450 or above
Please Note: Applicants seeking waiver of GPT are required to enclose an attested copy of the relevant valid Score Card along with this application form. In the absence of a copy of valid score card, waiver will not be accepted and the applicant will be required to appear in the GPT. Applicants of Design stream, who are allowed waiver of GPT, will be required to appear for Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Applicants of Media & Communication (Journalism & Entertainment) programs, who are allowed waiver of GPT, will be required to appear for Media Aptitude Test (MAT). Decision to grant waiver of GPT rests with Pearl Academy. Waiver of GPT is not automatic.
Merit cum Means Scholarships – New Entrants
The Merit cum means scholarship is constituted to support the deserving economically less privileged students joining Pearl Academy’s programs each year. The objective of this Scholarship is to support & reward new students constrained by economic limitations.
The Merit cum Means Scholarship (new entrants) is applicable only to the new enrollments / students of regular UG / PG Programs at the time of admission.
The Scholarship provides partial waiver of tuition fee. It waives payment of partial tuition fee only for the current academic year in the following categories:
a. Category-1 : 50% waiver of Tuition fee
b. Category-2 : 25% waiver of Tuition fee
Eligibility
Eligibility for Merit cum Means Scholarship (new entrants) is as under:
a. Annual gross parental / family income from all sources – maximum Rs. 8,00,000/- (INR Eight
lakhs only)
b. Academic Performance in 12th / Graduation ( Min 55% marks ) c. Academic Performance in Entrance test
d. Preference towards of single parents.
NOTE: There is no concept of automatic renewal. The students need to apply afresh in subsequent academic year.
Merit Scholarship (Existing Students – Program Toppers)
Merit Scholarship will be awarded annually only to meritorious students progressing to L1, L2 & L3 of 4-Year UG programs and Year-2 of PG program.
• The Merit Scholarship provides partial waiver of tuition fee. It waives payment of 60% of the tuition fee only for the current academic year
Eligibility
The meritorious students of the respective cohorts at each campus, subject to class size of minimum 30 students. Merit Scholarship for the program topper is subject to achieving minimum prescribed standard of achievements as under:
• 4- Years UG program: Min 70% marks in previous academic year at Pearl.
- 2 – Years PG program : Min 70% marks in previous academic year at Pearl
• No disciplinary proceedings against the proposed awardee
*In case class strength is below 30, then classes across campuses will be combined ( minimum total eligible for scholarship is 25 ) and the Merit Scholarship will be awarded to the Topper (1st Rank) subject to achieving the minimum performance criteria as follows:
• 4 Years UG program : Min. 70% marks in previous academic year at Pearl Academy
• 2 Years PG program : Min. 70% marks in previous academic year at Pearl Academy
Means Scholarship (Existing Students)
The scholarship is constituted to support the deserving students who are economically less privileged or are facing unforeseen economic crisis each year. The objective of this Scholarship is to support & reward our students constrained by economic limitations.
There are two categories:
- Category 1 : 70% waiver of Tution fee
- Category 2 : 50% waiver of Tution fee
Eligibility
Annual gross parental / family income from all sources – maximum Rs. 8,00,000/- (INR Eight lakhs only)
b. Preference to wards of Single parents
c. Min. 70% attendance and Min. 55% marks
d. No disciplinary proceedings against the proposed awardee
Based upon the above stated eligibility criterions, individual applicants shall submit their request for Means Scholarship in the prescribed format along with the following documents:
a. In case of student having single parent, please provide relevant supporting documents
b. A copy of Parents ITR, Form 16 / Balance sheet of last 2 years as proof of income.
NOTE: There is no concept of automatic renewal. The students need to apply afresh in subsequent academic year
Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship, Pearl Academy’s Management has right to continue or abandon this Policy going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. The Scholarship committee will be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions. Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of Pearl Academy and this communication should not be considered as waiver of any rights of Pearl Academy in your favor.
General Rules for Scholarship (all categories)
- A student will be eligible for award of only one type / scheme of Scholarship in a given Academic Year.
- The scholarship amount will be adjusted against student fees. No cash or separate cheques will be Issued in Student’s favour.
- In case of a joint winner / topper, the topper will be decided based on the exact LAM including 2 decimal points (before rounding off).
- The Academy reserves the rights to edit /modify / change or update the contents of this policy at its sole discretion.
- The students will be covered under the latest revisions of the policies irrespective of their year of joining.
- For all scholarships, decision of the Scholarship committee will be final & binding.
- In case of withdrawal under Scholarship category, scholarship granted shall get withdrawn and refund shall be granted as per the normal fee structure.
HOW DO YOU APPLY:
ONLINE
Candidates can apply online at www.pearlacademy.com. Guidelines for applying online may be referred for the purpose. The Prospectus is available at Pearl website free of cost.
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
There are three options of making payments for application form
Credit Card / Debit Card – Candidates applying online through Credit / Debit card are not required to send print out of the application form.
Cash on Counter – Candidates applying online through Cash mode are required to send print-out of the application form and send it along with the cash amount of `1500. Please paste your recent passport size photograph on the application form, sign it and send it to the below mentioned address along with cash before the last date of form submission.
Demand Draft – Candidates applying online through Demand Draft are required to send print-out of the application form and send it along with the Demand Draft of `1500. Please paste your recent passport size photograph on the application form, sign it and send it to the below mentioned address along with the Demand Draft before the last date of form submission.
Note: Candidates are advised to keep the following ready with them before applying online:
• Credit / Debit Card or Cash on counter OR Demand Draft (Demand Draft must be in favour of “CREATIVE ARTS EDUCATION SOCIETY”, payable at New Delhi)
• Scanned copy of passport size photograph [The photograph must be a recent passport size color picture,
preferably in white background. Photographs with Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable.
The image should be in .jpg format only. Size of file should not be more than 1 MB]. • Scanned copy of valid CAT / MAT / GMAT / NATA score card (if applicable)
• Details of educational qualifications (marks / grade / year of passing etc.)
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