Pearl Academy Exam 2021 - Admit Card (Released), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

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. The test happens multiple times in a year as and when seats are available. Students can take admission at one of the many campuses located in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jaipur. 

PAF entrance exam is conducted in various admission cycles by the Pearl Academy of Fashion for admissions across its four campuses located in Mumbai, Delhi NCR East, Delhi NCR West, Bengaluru and Jaipur. The eligibility criteria for various programmes are given below:

• 3 or 4 year UG course - Pass in 10+2 in any discipline.
• 2 Year PG course or 11 Months PG program - Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• 11 Months Professional Program - 10+2 or equivalent

Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination can also apply for provisional admission. 

Mode of Application : Online and Offline

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Demand Draft | Other

Candidates have to apply online or offline to appear for the PAF entrance exam conducted by the Pearl Academy of Fashion. Candidates have to visit the Admission portal on the official website and filled the online application form. They have to select choice of course and campus, submitted a scanned copy of passport size photograph, provided details of educational qualifications (marks / grade / year of passing etc) and pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 1500 through net banking or credit or debit card. Candidates who have applied online and chosen demand draft as the payment method made the DD in favour of 'Creative Arts Education Society'  and sent it to the Admissions Department along with a duly signed print out of the application form. Candidates can also apply through offline mode by purchasing an application kit for Rs 1500 from any of the Pearl Academy campuses and authorised sale centres. Candidates can check the status of form submission by logging on the website through their email id. 

Application Fees

PAF entrance exam is conducted in multiple cycles throughout the year by the Pearl Academy of Fashion. The exam consists of two stages:

• Stage 1 - Candidates have to appear for a written examination at their respective test centres mentioned on their admit cards. The written test comprises of two sections - General Proficiency Test (GPT) and Design Aptitude Test (DAT). GPT assesses the candidate’s proficiency in the English language along with Logical reasoning, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation. DAT evaluates a candidate's aptitude for communication, drawing, creativity, and tests his/ her ability to design, imagine and observe. 
• Stage 2 - Candidates have to appear for a Personal Interview after the examination to showcase their portfolio and in the case of design streams, to undergo a material handling skill test.

The admit card for PAF entrance exam is available in online mode and candidates can download the same. Candidates must keep visiting the Pearl Academy of Fashion website for updates on the entrance examination. Admit card is made available online through the website with complete details of the date, time and venue of the Written Test and/or Personal Interview.

Result of PAF entrance exam is announced separately for each admission cycle on the official website of Pearl Academy of Fashion. The result for the first cycle and second cycle and third cycle has been announced on January 22, May 28 and June 18 respectively. Candidates can view the result only through the online mode by clicking on the 'Admissions' tab, going to the 'Result' link and entering login details. Candidates will be selected for admissions across Mumbai, Delhi NCR East, Delhi NCR West, Bengaluru and Jaipur campus on the basis of their performance in PAF entrance exam 2021 and the personal interview. A final merit list will be prepared by the Pearl Academy containing the names of the selected candidates and the programme offered along with the campus allocated.