Pearl Academy (formerly Pearl Academy of Fashion) is an Indian higher education institution. As of 2019, it is owned by the for-profit education group Global University Systems.
Pearl Academy of Fashion was founded in 1993 by the Little People Education Society House of Pearl Fashion. In 1995, Pearl began offering students degrees endorsed by the UK's Nottingham Trent University.
In July 2012, the University Grants Commission (India) ordered Pearl Academy to stop awarding joint degrees with Nottingham Trent University, citing "increasing complaints against private institutes".In 2015, concerns were raised about the validity of the programs provided by the institution after an alumna reported that the Association of Indian Universities “refused to recognize her degree from Pearl Academy.
The course duration of M.DES at Pearl Academy is 2 years with a course fee of 9 Lakh.The Council of Fashion Designing has properly recognized and certified the Pearl Academy, which offers a two year Master's Degree in Fashion Designing.
This course's dynamic curriculum combines artistic expression with business and technical expertise to create a distinctive statement for its creator. Students have the option to select their area of interest for specialisation throughout the curriculum.
