B.Des in Communication Design (Graphics) at Pearl Academy Mumbai

If you are looking at B.Des in Communication Design (Graphics), Pearl Academy Mumbai runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹4 lakh – ₹27.88 lakh.

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Pearl Academy Mumbai is a private institute, founded in 2014. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Pearl Academy Mumbai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Des programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Pearl Academy Mumbai for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at Pearl Academy Mumbai as a group.

80000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Pearl Academy Mumbai before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Des in Communication Design (Graphics), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Pearl Academy Mumbai's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Pearl Academy Mumbai or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Pearl Academy Mumbai runs 9 B.Des specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Des in Fashion Communication
• B.Des in Fashion Design
• B.Des in Interior Architectural Design
• B.Des in Communication Design (Game Design)
• B.Des in Communication Design (Animation and VFX)
• B.Des in Communication Design (UI/UX)
• B.Des in Communication Design
• B.Des in Product Design

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4 lakh – ₹27.88 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Pearl Academy Mumbai compare with other colleges offering B.Des?