NEW DELHI: Adding another feather of prestige to its hat, Pearl Academy, India's leading design and fashion education institute, has been awarded as the 'Best Fashion Technology Institute in Delhi NCR Region' for 'Excellence in Education'. Leaving behind many eminent colleges, Pearl Academy bagged this prestigious award at Hindustan Times Campus (HTC) Conclave on Excellence in Education 2013, held at New Delhi recently. A survey was conducted by HT Campus in association with C fore, a multi-disciplinary research organisation, covering around 200 private education institutes in Delhi NCR region basis which the winning entities were acknowledged at the conclave.

Aimed to recognise and felicitate the private education institutes that have made significant contributions in the field of higher education in Delhi NCR region, the Conclave on Excellence was the first such event-of-its-kind.

Brimmed with this success achieved by the Academy, Mr. Sharad Mehra, CEO, Pearl Academy, said, "With this prestigious award bestowed on us by HTC, Pearl Academy is proud to be the best education institute in its domain and is grateful to this platform for recognising our efforts. Our academy, which was also the number one private fashion institute as per Nielsen Survey last year, has been significantly instrumental in changing the face of higher education in the domain of fashion, art and design in India. We are committed to provide enriching industry exposure, impressive placements and international education standards to our students. And, we also understand the industry requirements, hence, delivering it industry-ready, aptly skilled and dynamic individuals from Pearl Academy."

The survey conducted by C fore, a multi-disciplinary research organisation specialized in election surveys, market research, opinion polls and performance appraisal of educational institutions, spanned about 200 colleges in the field of engineering, technology, management, mass communication, animation, fashion technology and hotel management in Delhi NCR region. Basis on parameters such as courses on offer, faculty, facilities, fees, placement and industry exposure, among many others, private education institutes were evaluated. Finally, the winners were recognised and awarded at 'Hindustan Times Campus (HTC) Conclave on Excellence in Education 2013'.

About Pearl Academy:

Founded in 1993, Pearl Academy is a leading design education institute in India with campuses at Delhi, Noida and Jaipur. Graduates of the academy are highly sought-after in the industry, and numerous academy alumni are in key positions at leading design houses and fashion companies worldwide. The academy takes pride in its high-calibre faculty, outstanding track record in student exchange, international networking and placements. For more information, please visit: www.pearlacademy.com [http://www.pearlacademy.com ].

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