Pearl Academy admits students to its design, fashion and creative-business UG programmes through its own General Proficiency Aptitude Test (GPAT) plus a portfolio review, situation test and personal interview. Pearl is one of India's best-known private design and fashion institutes.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online/centre aptitude test + portfolio + interview
Duration:Approx. 2 hours (test)
Total Marks:Composite
Marking Scheme:Composite of aptitude test, portfolio/situation test and interview
Sections
Creative & Visual Aptitude
Varies Questions•Varies Marks
General Awareness & Reasoning
Varies Questions•Varies Marks
Portfolio / Situation Test
- Questions•Qualitative Marks
Personal Interview
- Questions•Qualitative Marks
Syllabus
Creative Aptitude
Observation & Visualisation
Design Sensibility
Colour & Composition
General Awareness
Design & Fashion Awareness
Current Affairs
Logical Reasoning
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 from any stream
Portfolio recommended for design programmes
Open to all-India and NRI candidates
Important Dates
Applications open
November 2027
Test windows
January-May 2027
Decisions (rolling)
Through 2027
Application Process
Apply on the Pearl Academy portal
Pay the fee and pick a test date
Take the aptitude test
Submit a portfolio and attend the situation test/interview
Accept the offer
💡 Preparation Tips
Build a portfolio that shows process, not just final art
Practise quick visualisation and sketching
Stay aware of design and fashion trends
Apply early for better seat and scholarship odds
❓ FAQs
Do I need a portfolio?
A portfolio strongly helps for design and fashion-design programmes and is part of the evaluation.
Which stream can apply?
Students from any Class 12 stream are eligible for Pearl Academy's design and fashion UG courses.