Mehak Batra's Review On Pearl Academy West Campus, New Delhi

The college management off lately has been a little slow. The reason can be the upcoming shift in the campus. Otherwise, the management is always helpful and active and we can reach out to them anytime we want.

Pearl Entrance Exam they didn't tell me my score, they just old me I got in. I opted for this college mainly because of their international exposure and influence. Asit is affiliated to NTU, it's teaching process and assessments are on the level of international universities. Their course structure, learning objectives and facilities lured me into joining. Top that off with great infrastructure and supportive faculty and you have a winner.

The course curriculum at Pearl focuses on the individual growth of the student. It encourages one to form their opinion and style of working and producing work. Nothing is text-book oriented(in the fashion courses) and you are allowed to be yourself and produce work freely.

Yes, they do. Every student has to go through a semester of field training where you can get the taste of how working in the fashion world is actually like. The stipend depends on the kind of work you are opting for, the lowest being 3-4k/month and it go on depending on your skill and interest. The teachers send students based on their performance in college assignments.

The placement cell of Pearl attracts many companies every year which include some of the top companies in the industry. There are job opportunities for good performers and enthusiastic workers. If you have interned somewhere, your contacts from that internship can make you enter the industry on your own two feet.

We have various events that happen regularly in our college. A series of Pow-Wow workshops happen every year in the start of the semester. These workshops let students choose art pursuits and pursue them for 3 days in a row. Many industry specialists are called and the workshops are usually more of entertainment and less of work. Secondly, we have our our annual cultural fest called Pearl Utsav, where we see many competitions and performers on the stage doing their thing. Diwali Mela- Students put up stall and get their bhangra scene on on this 2 day mela at Pearl. Christmas Fest- With crazy photobooths and amazing food stalls, this fest is a delight.

The fee structure as many will agree with me is on the plus side. The courses at Pearl take 2.5 lakhs-3.5 lakhs per semester depending on the course and year you are in. It's high value is attributed to the quality of education we receive here and the facilities and infrastructure of the buildings.

Yes, there is full and half scholarships given to high achievers at Pearl. The assessment of the same is done by the student's regularity in college, his performance overall and his repo with the teachers.

The gender ratio as expected in a fashion college is considerably low on the male side. There is diversity in groups and cultures.We can also see international students here. The cultural societies take auditions every year and new talents are discovered. Students here are very open-minded and tolerant to other students. The economic status ranges form upper-middle class to upper class.

The hostels are situated within 2 km of the campus. They are usually in naraina vihar and are very homely and sufficient. The rooms are airy and are available on sharing basis. Their is pre-installed furniture. The wardens are very friendly. The average rental comes out to be 10k per person. The meals include a variety of Indian and continental food which is served at fixed timings.

The alumni network at Pearl is strong and enduring. We also have a site called Alma connect to connect with old peers, post job avail-abilities and interact.

For my course, there are no exams. Yes, no exams, We do however have end-sem projects which are marked throughout the semester as formatives and summatives. We are given a holistic approach ensuring we learn everyday all day and our creative switch is never turned off.

I had given my entrance exam and was certain that i'd get in because it went amazing and my confidence was built up. As expected, I got a mail in my inbox asking me to appear for the interview. The interviewers were very inquisitive and challenging, making sure the candidate has adequate knowledge of the course and the fashion industry itself before considering her/him for the college. On top of that, one needed to have creative bend of mind which was showcased well in my portfolio of sketches and photography.

The faculty of the college has always been very supportive and kind. Their SDS system deals with student problems individually. Whenever you have a question or a query, you can directly meet them. If you have a problem with a teacher, even that is solved perfectly and the best of education is ensured. Every teacher is experienced and has worked in the industry. They can help you out a lot with internships or feed your general inquisitiveness.