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Candidates looking to apply for the Amrita Online MBA programme must have completed their Bachelor degree with a score of 50% marks or higher. Final year students can apply using the marks from last semester. For applicants with less than 50%, they may still be eligible for admission after a short interview. Candidates can apply with any stream of undergraduate studies and working experience can be an advantage, but they do not have to have prior work experience, the programme can be offered to fresh graduates; the programme is intended for use by both working professionals and new graduates. Another important consideration for the programme is that it is entirely on-line (For many, this can be beneficial due to flexibility). The course is UGC entitled and AICTE approved so it is credible for upward advancement in business management careers.

Pearl Academy offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Professional programs in design, media, and business. The course-specific eligibility criteria for admission to the institute are given below. 

It is mandatory that the candidate meets the eligibility criteria for the programme they are applying for admission. If the candidate fails to meet the cut-off, he or she will be disqualified from the admission process.

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor's Courses

Pearl Academy offers UG courses in Fashion Design, Fashion Textiles, Fashion Media Communication, and other courses. The eligibility criteria for these courses are mentioned below.

Fashion Design  (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories /Fashion Textiles)

Aspirants meet the eligibility criteria to secure admission in this course if they have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Fashion Styling & Image Design

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Fashion Media Communication

The eligibility criteria for admission in this course, require students to possess a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 or equivalent. Aspirants need to note that they can belong to any discipline to secure admission in Fashion Media Communication at Pearl Academy

Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture/ Interior Design)

To secure admission in this course, candidates should have cleared their 10+2 (or equivalent), in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories)

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from all streams/ disciplines are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from any stream/discipline are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Global Luxury Brand Management

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Advertising & Marketing

To secure admission in this course, candidates need to have cleared their 10+2 or equivalent exam (in any discipline) from a recognised board/school with at least 50% marks.

Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)

Candidates seeking admission in this course offered at Pearl Academy should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (or equivalent) exam. Students from all streams/disciplines are eligible to apply for admission to this course.

Note: Candidates opting for 4 Year UG Course in Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design) and 4 Year Course in Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories) are offered a waiver from appearing for the Pearl Academy entrance exam if they enclose a copy of NATA score card (whichever applicable) along with the Application form.