Pre-Application & Profile Development
Build a strong foundation that sets you apart from the very first step.
OUR SERVICES
COURSE & UNIVERSITY SELECTION
SUMMER SCHOOL AND ONLINE PROGRAMS
SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR ART & DESIGN STUDENTS
Mrinal K. Singh
Executive Director
“In over 30 years of guiding students, I’ve seen one truth remain constant: passion, when matched with the right opportunities, transforms futures.”
Counselling Services & Strategic Planning
Your journey begins with understanding your strengths, interests, and ambitions. Our counsellors provide tailored, one-on-one guidance to help you map your academic and personal development with precision.
Personalised Mentoring & Academic Guidance
We create a customised roadmap that evolves with you over the years, aligning:
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Choice of school subjects and curriculum pathways
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Direction for academic enrichment, competitions, Olympiads, or research
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Identification of leadership opportunities and extracurricular involvement
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Planning for internships, summer schools, and skill-building experiences
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Timelines for testing, essays, interviews, and applications
This ensures clarity, structure, and readiness- not stress or last-minute pressure.
Course & University Selection
We guide students in exploring and selecting universities and programmes that reflect both academic goals and long-term career aspirations. Our recommendations are
research-driven, industry-aware, and aligned with global admissions expectations.
Application & SOP Support
We provide ongoing yearly counselling to refine goals, track progress, and adjust strategies based on evolving strengths, achievements, and opportunities.
Global Exposure & Early Academic Enrichment
For students seeking early international exposure, skill-building, or subject exploration, we help identify and facilitate:
Summer Schools
We support students in securing places at leading summer programmes across the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and Australia. These courses allow students to explore subjects in depth, experience international classrooms, and gain confidence living independently abroad- all of which strengthen future university applications.
Online Programmes & Short-Term Study
Students and working professionals can also pursue online masterclasses,
micro-credentials, and specialised short courses. These programmes offer global academic enrichment, flexible pacing, and recognised certifications while allowing learners to continue with school or work commitments.
Boarding School Admissions
For families exploring earlier international education, we guide school selection, application preparation, interview readiness, and curriculum transition planning. This pathway helps students adapt early to global academic standards and positions them strongly for top university admissions.
Fully Tailored Recommendations
All programme suggestions are personalised based on a student’s age, academic readiness, subject interests, and learning style, ensuring every opportunity aligns with long-term university goals and broader career aspirations.
Specialist Support for Art & Design Applicants
For students interested in art, design, fashion, architecture, film, visual communication, or creative media, we offer dedicated guidance tailored to the unique demands of creative admissions.
For students interested in art, design, fashion, architecture, film, visual communication, or creative media, we offer dedicated guidance tailored to the unique demands of creative admissions.
Personalised Portfolio Development
Students work one-on-one with professional artists and design mentors to develop original, process-driven portfolios that demonstrate both conceptual exploration and technical skill- aligned with specific university expectations.
Creative Course & Pathway Counselling
We help students understand course structures, studio culture, professional outcomes, and specialisations across global art and design schools, enabling informed and confident decisions.
Artist Statements & Application Support
We guide students in articulating their creative identity, influences, and purpose through statements, essays, recorded interviews, and portfolio walkthroughs.
Portfolio Day & Direct University Interaction
We are the organisers of India’s Original Portfolio Day, providing students access to real-time critique, feedback, and recruitment opportunities from leading creative universities around the world.
Universities Our Students Progress To
Arts University Bournemouth • Glasgow School of Art • Falmouth University Leeds Arts University • Norwich University of the Arts • UCA • Parsons School of Design • Pratt Institute • SAIC • RISD (portfolio guidance) SCAD • Istituto Marangoni • NABA • LASALLE & NAFA (Singapore)
Direct Interaction With Universities
Students registered with PNK receive opportunities to engage with universities through:
One-on-one advising calls with admissions officers
Portfolio reviews and academic profile evaluations
Exclusive invitation-only information sessions
PNK’s university fairs and global networking events