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The official PAF Entrance Exam 2026 Notification is out, and students can submit their applications till January 13, 2026. The Pearl Academy Fashion Entrance Exam, or PAF entrance exam 2026, will be conducted in multiple cycles throughout the year, including January, April, June, August and September. The entrance exam is conducted for aspirants who wish to take admission into design, fashion, media, and business courses. The exam is conducted in two stages: a written test followed by an interview, and some courses have a portfolio round. This page provides students with the full details of the PAF entrance exam 2026 Notification, including exam dates, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and more.
Here is a quick overview of the major highlights of the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Pearl Academy Entrance Exam (PAF 2026) |
Exam Level | National |
Frequency | 5 times a year |
Exam Mode | Offline (Written), Online (Interview) |
Medium of Exam | English |
Conducting Body | Pearl Academy |
Courses Offered | UG, PG & Professional Programs |
Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
Duration | GPT – 60 mins, DAT/MAT – 120 mins, Interview – 30 mins |
The PAF entrance exam dates are announced by the exam authorities. Students can find the notifications regarding 6he PAF entrance exam dates stated below.
Event | Dates |
|---|---|
Last Date to Apply (For B.Des, M.Des, BBA & MBA) | January 13, 2026 |
Admit Card release for the Comprehensive Aptitude Interview | January 14, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 17, 2026 to January 19, 2026 |
| Personal Interview Admit Card | January 20, 2026 |
Personal Interview Dates | January 22-25, 2026 |
May-June Cycle: Online Personal Interview | February 2026 (Tentative) |
May-June Cycle: Admit Card release for Online Personal Interview | February 2026 (Tentative) |
May-June Cycle: Online Written Exam | February 2026 (Tentative) |
May-June Cycle: Admit Card release for Online Written Exam | February 2026 (Tentative) |
May-June Cycle: Last Date To Apply | February 2026 (Tentative) |
Online Personal Interview (April Cycle) | April 2026 (Tentative) |
Online Personal Interview admit card release (April Cycle) | April 2026 (Tentative) |
Online Written Exam (April Cycle) | April 2026 (Tentative) |
Last Date of Application (April Cycle) | May 2026 (Tentative) |
Online Written Exam admit card release (April Cycle) | May 2026 (Tentative) |
Candidates can fill out the PAF 2026 entrance exam application form through the official Pearl Academy website. Here's a step-by-step process:
Follow these simple steps to get your PAF 2026 entrance exam admit card:
Important: On exam day, do not forget to carry both your admit card and a valid photo ID. This will be required to enter the exam hall.
Pearl Academy conducts an entrance exam to choose students for its design, media, business, and fashion programs. To apply, candidates need to meet certain eligibility requirements, such as age, academic qualifications, and minimum passing marks in previous exams. You can find all the detailed PAF entrance exam 2026 eligibility criteria below:
Course Level | Eligibility |
|---|---|
Undergraduate (UG) | Passed Class 12 from any stream |
Postgraduate (PG) | Completed graduation or a diploma from any stream |
Professional Program | Passed Class 12 or equivalent |
Provisional Admission | Students appearing for final exams are eligible |
As per the PAF entrance exam 2026 exam pattern, the exam will be held in two stages:
Stream | Test Components | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Design | GPT + DAT | GPT – 60 mins DAT – 120 mins |
Business | GPT only | 60 mins |
Media & Communication | GPT + MAT | GPT – 60 mins MAT – 120 mins |
Component | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
Personal Interview | 30 mins | Tests creativity, personality & communication |
Portfolio (Design only) | During Interview | Students showcase past design work |
Material Handling Test | (Design stream) | Tests the handling of materials creatively |
The Pearl Academy entrance exam took place at about 17 locations across India. Students can find the full list of PAF entrance exam 2026 exam centres with addresses in the table below.
| Pearl Academy Test City | Pearl Academy Exam Centre | Pear Academy Exam Centre Address |
|---|---|---|
Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad Management Association | ATIRA Campus, Dr V S Marg, IIM-A Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015 |
| Bhopal | BSSS College | Near Habibganj Naka, Opposite DRM Office, Habibganj, Bhopal-462024 (MP) |
| Bangalore | St. Joseph's Boys' High School | # 27 Museum Road, Bengaluru - 560 025 |
| Chandigarh | Stepping Stones Sr. Sec. School | Sector 37-D, Chandigarh |
| Kolkata | Shri Shikshayatan School | 11, Lord Sinha Road, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal-700071 |
| Lucknow | Jaipuria Institute of Management | Vineet Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010, UP |
| Patna | Arcade Business College | Opposite ST Karens School, Khagul Road, Patna-801503 |
| Pune | Neville Wadia Institute of Management & Research | 19, Late Prin VK Joag Path, Pune-411001, Maharashtra State (India) |
| Hyderabad | St Mary’s College | Yousufguda, Hyderabad-500045 |
Raipur | Holy Hearts Educational Academy | Main Road, Beside IDBI Bank, Civil Lines, Raipur - 492001, Chhattisgarh |
| Chennai | TBD | |
| Nagpur | Hislop College | Temple Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440 001, Maharashtra |
| Bhubaneswar | Srusti Academy of Management | Plot No.38/1, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Near Infocity, PO-KIIT, Bhubaneswar-751024 |
| Mumbai | Pearl Academy, Mumbai | SM Center, Opposite Marol Metro Station, Andheri - Kurla Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400059 |
| New Delhi | Pearl Academy, New Delhi | Plot No. 10, Erose Mall, Shivaji Palace, Raja Garden, New Delhi-110027 |
| Noida | Pearl Academy, Noida | B-25, Sector – 59, Noida-201301 |
| Jaipur | Pearl Academy, Jaipur | SP-38A, RIICO Industrial Area, Delhi Road, Kukas, Jaipur |
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