Students of which professional and educational background apply to Pearl Academy of Fashion?
The Pearl Academy of Fahsion offers programmes intended for students who have finished school and want to pursue a career in design and related fields, graduates, designers and students with educational training and/or professional experience in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Transportation Design, Fashion, Architecture, Engineering, Management, Economics, Communication Sciences, Computer Sciences.
The Academy also offers a range of programmes for working professionals.
How many courses, and in what subjects, does Pearl Academy of Fashion offer?
We offer a variety of different courses to suit the needs of students at different levels of education. Currently we offer programmes at three campuses – Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai. To see a list of the programmes offered by Pearl Academy of Fashion, click here
How do I apply? Can you send me an application form?
The Prospectus and Application Form are available at the Academy’s counter against payment of Rs.1000/- by cash or crossed demand draft.
In case you download the Application Form from our website www.pearlacademy.com. Your completed application form must be accompanies by a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1000/-.
Outstation candidates can obtain the Prospectus and Application Form by sending a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1150/- . The Academy will send the forms on receipt of such request (accompanied by the Demand Draft) by registered post.
The Academy has also tied up with Axis Bank for online payments through credit cards/ debit cards. Admission forms and prospectus are also available in select branches of Axis Bank, information details of which are available on our website www.pearlacademy.com
The completed Application Form must reach the Academy latest by 24 May, 2010. Demand draft must be in favour of “Pearl Academy of Fashion”, payable at Delhi.
What scholarships do you offer?
For information about the various scholarships, please visit the Scholarships page
Are you AICTE Approved?
No.
Do you accept transfer students? I've already done one year of my degree course, and I want to change institutions.
A student can transfer to Pearl Academy of Fashion to complete a course begun elsewhere, under the AP(E)L. The case will be reviewed by a committee.
Do you offer any part time programmes or professional courses for working professionals?
Yes. We do have several 1 year professional programmes. You can find out more about them at the Professional Programmes page
How many students are currently there at the Pearl Academy of Fashion?
We have about 1600 students enrolled in our three different campuses at Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai.
When was Pearl Academy of Fashion founded?
Pearl Academy of Fashion was set up in the year 1994 by the Little People Education Society, a Society registered under the Society's Registration Act 1860 and promoted by House of Pearl Fashions Ltd., one of India’s largest export houses.
How many faculty members are employed by the Pearl Academy of Fashion?
We have over 130 permanent and visiting faculty members. Our faculty has been rated as the number one in the field of Fashion and Design by Hindustan Times.
Is there a work laboratory where I can realize my project?
Pearl Academy of Fashion has, in all its campuses, full fledged labs for all design programmes. The Academy has a range of Design Studios, Drawing Studios, ArtRooms, Pattern-making Studios, Sewing and Cutting Labs, Weaving, Knitting, Printing and Embroidery Labs, Computer Labs, Visual Merchandising Labs, Photography Labs, Testing Labs, Make-up Labs, Silversmithy, Forging, Casting & General machinery workshops, jewellery Labs and a Gemology Lab.
If I need to speak to someone in person, who can I contact?
You can get in touch with our Student’s Counsellor by sending an email to: counsellor@pearlacademy.com. You can call the Academy and speak to the counsellor at +91-011-25708506
When does the term start? What are the semester dates for the next academic year?
The academic year at Pearl Academy of Fashion runs from August to May. The next academic session will begin from 2 August 2010.
