Hello Priyank Raj Soni,

Scope of a career in modelling:

Modelling today has become the most sought-after career option for youngsters in India. Modelling today is one of the most thrilling as well as the most lucrative profession, it attracts males and females equally. With the upsurge in the ad and the fashion industry there has been a huge demand for new faces in the field.

Modelling no doubt has a lot of benefits, from meeting people of various classes, to being a highly paid job once established. However, it involves a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance in order to be successful in this field. It is a highly competitive and short-lived career.

Perks of becoming a model:

• Modelling is amongst one of the most heavily paid jobs in the world. The pay package is on a part of the deal which attracts most of the youngsters.
• Along with the pay package you also get to meet a lot of top notch people, this adds to your social circle and global connect which is very important in today's times.
• As a model you are a face which the crowd knows. Many people like this job because of the publicity and popularity they gain out of this.
• Modelling is a global job and thus you get to travel a lot, both domestically and internationally. On the top of it, most of your travel expenses are paid by the company you are representing.

How to become a model?

• Dedication - You should have dedication to be a model. You should be highly interested in the field with a love for the camera.
• Looks - Modelling is mostly about looks and how you carry yourself. In order to become successful, you should have a pleasing personality and a fit figure.
• Confidence - You should be confident about meeting new people and making worth-while connections. Along with it you should be confident about wearing all types of clothing and carrying yourself with ease.
• Skill - You should be skilled at facing the camera with ease. You should be skilled at expressing yourself through your face.

Renown colleges for acting and modelling in India are:

Elite School of Modelling, Delhi

Elite School of Modelling, Mumbai

Elite School of Modelling, Bangalore

Polytechnic for Women, New Delhi

Glitz Modelling, New Delhi

Platinum Models Inc. by Rony Kaula, New Delhi

Face1 by Mehr Jesia, Mumbai

YSG Worldwide Model and Promotions Co., Mumbai

Ozone Models Management by Ashok Shetty, Mumbai

The Tina Factor by Tina Shah, New Delhi

R.K. Films and Media Academy, Delhi

AAFT - Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida

ICE - Balaji - Institute of Creative Excellence, Mumbai

Centre for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT Rohini), Delhi

Peral Academy, Delhi

Kalapurnam Institute, Ahmedabad

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadoupur, Ambala

Aimfill International, Bangalore

International Institute of Acting and Modeling, Kolkata

FIMA - Frankfinn Institute of Modeling and Acting, Delhi

Padarpan Films and Theater INstitue, Delhi

National College of Media and Communication, Chennai

Indian Film and Media Institute (IFMI), Mumbai

NAM Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi

Meyhar Bhasin Academy, Delhi

Institute of Creative Excellence, Chandigarh

OXL School of Acting and Multimedia, Amritsar

Aimfill International, Vishakhapatnam

Design Solution Institute of Fashion Designing, Indore

Eligibility:

There is no eligibility criteria which one needs to follow in order to get into these courses. After your 12th you can directly get into this profession. However, it is suggested that before getting into this career line you have an education or degree in another programme as a back up option. So that during the off modelling season or during the struggling periods of your career, you have a source of income.

You can begin with getting your portfolio made by top agencies like INEGA Models, AURAA Models, TOABH Talent Management, ALAN Modelling Agency etc., with this portfolio you can then apply to contests sponsored by clothing lines, magazines, cosmetic companies etc. or approach reputed modelling agencies.

All the best!

I hope this helps!

Do revert back in case of any doubts.

hello priyank raj soni,

i think there is no such a entrance exams for modelling or acting.but some acting schools/institutes may conduct any entrance tests to check your acting ability.

there is no educational qualification is needed for this profession.the first and foremost skill you need to have is you should pose yourself in a best manner for photography.because this profession's first step is portfolio and there is no such a standard institutions for this profession.but some top and prestigious institutes are there,please refer the following list:

• Barry john acting studio,mumbai
• FTII pune
• institute of creative excellence, mumbai
• NSD,delhi
• anupam kher's actor prepares,mumbai
• whistling woods international
• AAFT
• ZIMA,mumbai
• R K flims and media acadmey
• delhi flim institute
• RSACE

all the best!!

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Thank you!!!:)