Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2021 : Check GPT, DAT, MAT Pattern
Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2021 - Pearl Academy will predefine the exam pattern of Pearl Academy which includes all the parameters of the entrance test. Pearl Academy 2021 exam pattern specifies the formats of the questions, number of questions, exam duration and marking scheme. Pearl Academy entrance exam consists of two stages- Written Admission Test- General Proficiency Test (GPT) & Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Personal Interview. Pearl Academy exam 2021 will be held for all the admission cycle i.e February and April in online mode. The qualified candidates will be offered across four campuses that are located in Mumbai, Delhi NCR East, Delhi NCR West, Bangalore and Jaipur. Aspirants will be selected for the admission on the basis of candidates’ performance in Pearl Academy entrance exam 2021. Candidates are advised to go through the Pearl Academy exam pattern to aware of all the exam parameters. Read the complete article to know the complete information about Pearl Academy Exam pattern 2021 such as the total number of sections, marking scheme and questions, etc.
Latest Updates for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
- 27 Feb 2021:
Pear Academy entrance exam result for February 2021 session announced.

Pearl Academy 2021 Exam Pattern
As per the exam pattern of Pearl Academy 2021, the entrance test will be held in pen and paper mode by Pearl Academy of Fashion for admission cycles- February and April. The written test of Pearl Academy entrance test includes two stages. Candidates can check complete details about the Pearl Academy exam pattern 2021 below:
Stage 1- Written Admission Test GPT and DAT
GPT: General Proficiency Test, commonly known as GPT, and students will be given 1 hour to complete it. Candidates will be scrutinized based on different parameters such as Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Basic Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, English language, etc.
DAT: The next exam is the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), and the duration of the entrance test is 2 hours. Their aptitude for the power of observation & imagination, communication skills, sensitivity to the environment, creativity, drawing and design ability, etc. will be judged from this test.
MAT: Media Aptitude Test (MAT) assesses a media school candidate's aptitude for creative thinking, visual expression, command over language and power of observation.
Stage 2- Personal Interview
Post selection rounds i.e., GPT and DAT, candidates have to appear the personal interview (PI) round at the particular exam centre/ personal interview centre. This will also involve a portfolio evaluation/ material managing skill test. The details regarding the interview and portfolio review will be mentioned on the Pearl academy admit card 2021. To understand the Pearl Academy exam pattern 2021 in a better manner aspiring candidates can download Pearl Academy sample papers.
Pearl Academy 2021 exam pattern for various courses and shortlisting criteria is mentioned in the table below.
Exam Pattern of Pearl Academy
Course | Shortlisting Criteria | Exam Duration |
UG Design Courses | ||
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 | General Proficiency Test (GPT) | 1 hour |
Design Aptitude Test (DAT) | 1 hour | |
Personal Interview Round | N.A. | |
UG Business Courses | ||
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. | |
Course | Exam/Shortlisting Criteria | Exam Duration |
PG & Professional Courses: Design Stream | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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. | |
Course | Type of Exam/Shortlisting Criteria | |
UG Diploma Courses | ||
Fashion Make-Up | Personal Interview only | |
Fashion Women’s Wear | Personal Interview only | |
Fashion Styling | Personal Interview only | |
Interior Decoration | Personal Interview only |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - Pearl Academy Exam Pattern 2021 : Check GPT, DAT, MAT Pattern
Question: Do we have to choose any section in a designated order?
Answer:
No, there is no predefined order to in answer the questions.
Question: If I need guidance to choose my course choice?
Answer:
Pearl Academy’s career advisor team will be happy to guide you on the courses which would be appropriate and good for you. Please get in touch with our career advisor team at Toll-Free No. 1800 103 3005 to fix an appointment.
Question: Can I make a partial payment to reserve my seat?
Answer:
Partial payment is not accepted. There are two semesters in a year and candidates have pay full semester fee as per the deadlines specified in the admission letter.
Question: What is the mode of Pearl Academy entrance test?
Answer:
Pearl Academy entrance exam consists of two stages- Written Admission Test- General Proficiency Test (GPT) & Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Personal Interview. The entrance exam will be held in offline mode.
Question: What is the examination duration for General Proficiency Test (GPT)?
Answer:
Students will be given one hour to complete the General Proficiency Test (GPT).
Question: What is the examination duration for Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?
Answer:
The exam duration for DAT is 2 hours.
Question: Why is the Media Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted?
Answer:
Media Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted to assesses a media school candidate's aptitude for creative thinking, visual expression, command over language and power of observation.
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Questions related to Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
what is the exam for ug to enter in pearl?
Hello,
Hope you are doing good.
Pearl Academy of Fashion Entrance Exam is conducted by the Pearl Academy of Fashion for admission to its various undergraduate degree programmes in design, fashion, business and media.
Please refer to the following links for details about their entrance exams:
https://pearlacademy.com/admissions/dates-and-guidelines/
https://design.careers360.com/exams/pearl-academy-entrance-exam
Thank you
Does FISD pg students have to write the same entramce exam that ug stdent would?? Like syllabus for both ug and pg FISD course is same or different??
First, let me explain you the difference between UG and PG. So, UGstands forUndergraduate course which is generally three or four years programme that is done after completing class 12th. On the other hand,PGstands for Postgraduate which is generally for one or two years.
Now as far as FISD certificate course is considered then it is not a UG or PG course rather its a certificate course.FISD professional certification course is designed for candidates who seek to establish a robust and comprehensive foundation for their career in the financial services industry.
So, either you have done a PG course or UG course, the admission process and exam will be same.
I hope this helps.
when will the results of pearl academy june 2020 be announced ? and at what time?
In each session of the result in pearl academy there was one month gap from application date, so because this is a global crisis so there might be delay still you can consider the result in most probably July and if we add some delay also then it may extend to August.
Best of luck.
where could I attempt pearl academy entrance exam? is there any exam centre in Telangana for B.des ?
hey,
pearl academy exam centre for april cycle
test cities
1. hyderabad
2. nagpur
3. ludhiana
4. surat
5. raipur
6. kanpur
7. moradabad
8. varanasi
9. dehradun
10. guwahati
11. ranchi
12. chennai
13. kochi
14. bhopal
15. bangalore
16. patna
17. pune
18. noida
19. ahmedabad
20. mumbai
21. kolkata
22. lucknow
23. chandigarh
24. jaipur
25. new delhi
you are asking about centres in telangana state , then you may in hyderabad city, that would be nearest place for you
hope this helps!
what is the cut off for pearl academy entrance exam June 2020 for ug courses for school of fashion?
Dear Ishita,
Thank you for your query. Following are the details regarding the Pearl Academy entrance test for UG Course in School of Fashion:
- Eligibility:
- 12th exam 50% marks
- Personal Interview
- Group Discussion
- Entrance test
- Syllabus:
- First Year: Foundation
- Second Year:Design Milestones, Drawing for designs,Design for Material, Fashion Mashup, Fashion Languages and Techniques,Fashion Making,Brand Mood,Fashion Futures
All the best