Hello Supriya Suppi,

Modelling today has become the most sought-after career option for youngsters in India. This is one of the most thrilling as well as 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.

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 worthwhile 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.
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How to start?

• You need to start off by meeting top modelling agencies and fashion photographers. They will evaluate you and tell if you are fit for modelling.
• Get a professional portfolio done from a top modelling agency or top fashion photographer.

Agencies you must know about:

• ELITE Model Management (Elite Model Look India)
• INEGA Models
• AURAA Models
• TOABH Talent Management
• ELAN Modelling Agency

Colleges which can help you become a model are:

• 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

Just be zealous and determined towards your goal and you will easily get into the field.

All the best!

I hope this helps!