A Model works with consumer brands, fashion designers, photographers, and artists to advertise a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, food, locations, and cars. Advertising can be by way of magazines, television, newspapers, catalogues, billboards, and online.
Personal Competencies
You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
You are a creative person
You are an ambitious person
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a training course on modeling → Make a portfolio → Apply to modeling agency → Get hired
OR Pursue Diploma in Acting and Modeling → Complete training course on modeling → Make a portfolio → Apply to modeling agency → Get hired
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Institutes offering courses in modeling *This list of institutes is indicative only
1. FAD International Pune 2. IIFT New Delhi 3. Virtual Voyage College, Indore 4. CADA Kolkata 5. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida 6. ICE Balaji Telefilms, Mumbai 7. R. K. Films and Media Academy, Delhi 8. World University of Design, Sonepat 9. Renaissance University, Indore 10. National College of Media and Communication, Chennai 11. Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts 12. Aimfill International, Bangalore 13. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata 14. Craft Film School, Delhi 15. Cresta School of Management, Science and Arts, Mysore 16. Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television, Pune 17. International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad 18. BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar 19. Frankfinn Institute of Modeling and Acting, Kolkata 20. Indian Film and Media Institute, Mumbai
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 -90,000* depending on type of college.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You will work with Consumer Brands, Fashion Designers, Photographers, and Artists
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Travel is part of the job profile. You are likely to work both in studios and outdoors in various weather conditions. Part-time and full-time both are available. Work hours are likely to be irregular.
Expected Growth Path
Model → Senior Model → Actor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Model ranges between INR 26,667 - 1,83,333* per month.
Before becoming a full-time actor, Deepika Padukone worked as a fashion model. Deepika’s major breakthrough came when she won the “Model of the Year” award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards. She was educated at Bangalore's Sophia High School and completed her pre-university education at Mount Carmel College.*
Model
NCS Code: NA | GN0031. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a training course on modeling → Make a portfolio → Apply to modeling agency → Get hired
OR Pursue Diploma in Acting and Modeling → Complete training course on modeling → Make a portfolio → Apply to modeling agency → Get hired
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Institutes offering courses in modeling
*This list of institutes is indicative only
1. FAD International Pune
2. IIFT New Delhi
3. Virtual Voyage College, Indore
4. CADA Kolkata
5. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
6. ICE Balaji Telefilms, Mumbai
7. R. K. Films and Media Academy, Delhi
8. World University of Design, Sonepat
9. Renaissance University, Indore
10. National College of Media and Communication, Chennai
11. Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts
12. Aimfill International, Bangalore
13. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata
14. Craft Film School, Delhi
15. Cresta School of Management, Science and Arts, Mysore
16. Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television, Pune
17. International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad
18. BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar
19. Frankfinn Institute of Modeling and Acting, Kolkata
20. Indian Film and Media Institute, Mumbai
Online Course
Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/topic/fashion-modeling/
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 -90,000* depending on type of college.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: You will work with Consumer Brands, Fashion Designers, Photographers, and Artists
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Travel is part of the job profile. You are likely to work both in studios and outdoors in various weather conditions. Part-time and full-time both are available. Work hours are likely to be irregular.
Model → Senior Model → Actor
The approx. salary of a Model ranges between INR 26,667 - 1,83,333* per month.
Source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=model
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Before becoming a full-time actor, Deepika Padukone worked as a fashion model. Deepika’s major breakthrough came when she won the “Model of the Year” award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards. She was educated at Bangalore's Sophia High School and completed her pre-university education at Mount Carmel College.*
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-birthday-ads-ramp-appearances-before-she-became-a-star-7705794/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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