Equipped with near-perfect bodies and flawless skins they are able to attract everybody’s attention and make heads turn- yes, we are talking about the glamorous world of modelling.
Today, Modelling as a career symbolizes one of the most lucrative as well as exciting professions available to the youth. The giant strides taken by Indian fashion designers like Ritu Beri, J.J. Vallaya, and Sandeep Khosla have also contributed towards its expansion.
Modelling is, certainly a glamorous field, which offers tremendous opportunities to take trips and meet a variety of sections of people. Moreover once established it is a highly-paid job.
A model is a person who poses or displays for the professional objective of art, fashion, or other products or advertisements.
Eligibility Criteria
There is no specific educational qualification required to enter this profession. To begin with, one can approach reputed Modelling agencies with a portfolio of recent photographs or can apply for contests sponsored by various magazines, cloth manufacturers and cosmetic companies etc.
Just after a 10+2 qualification, one can enter this profession, though it’s suggested to have at least a graduate qualification which assists in handling the nitty-gritty of this profession.
Personal Skills
Personal attributes are the most important factors for the success of any model. Key attributes required to become a model are a good and healthy complexion coupled with lustrous hair. Female Modelling aspirants should ideally be at least five feet and seven inches tall. As for men, the taller they are the better for them. Being photogenic is also one of the key attributes. Camera-friendly attitude, plenty of self-confidence and grace while showcasing the products, are all vital in earning a name in this profession.
Salary Package
Generally, a male model can begin his career with a starting salary of Rs. 6000-10,000 per show and for female models, it is around Rs.10, 000 per show. Many model coordinators provide Modelling assignments on a commission basis, which is usually in the bracket of 15% to 20% per assignment. Once established in the industry, the models can earn up to Rs. 2-5 lakhs for a television advertisement.
Top Institutes for Modelling
- No. Institute City
- 1 Elite School of Modelling Delhi | Mumbai | Bangalore
- 2 Models Guru New Delhi
- 3 Polytechnic For Women New Delhi
- 4 Glitz Modelling New Delhi
- 5 Platinum Models Inc. – By Rony Kaula New Delhi
- 6 Face 1 – By Mehr Jesia Mumbai
- 7 YSG Worldwide Model and Promotion Co. Mumbai
- 8 Ozone Models Management – By Ashok Shetty Mumbai
- 9 The Tina Factor – By Tina Shah New Delhi
