Career in Modeling after 12th-Job Opportunities in Modelling

Modelling Meaning and Definition

Modelling is one of the sought-after professions in recent times among youngsters. Modelling life is full of glitz, glam and fame. The profession gives you respect, a good standard of living and comfort. The modelling field is good both for female as well as male models. Due to diverse consumer products, kids modelling is also in vogue. You become the talking points in many circles of society and are closely observed by the fashion world. So, making a career in modelling is a profitable choice. However, the modelling field is also characterised by cut-throat competition, tight work schedules, stress and strain. A supermodel is not an output of one or two days; it needs time and patience to reach that level.

Jobs in Modelling

As the fashion, TV and advertising industries are mushrooming, there is no such shortage of jobs in the modelling arena. The modelling field offers an array of job opportunities. They are not only restricted to modelling but get good employment opportunities in Bollywood, TV channels, serials, reality shows, game shows, and other TV programmes. Lucrative jobs are available in the ad and fashion industry.  More or less, all the companies want to highlight their products. The best and most reasonable way is to endorse the product through beautiful and intelligent models. An established model charged handsome money for his work. The various forms of modelling in the market, such as print modelling, ramp modelling and televised modelling, increase the significance of the models.  The excellent model even makes feel their presence at the International level and endorses international brands. In the modelling field, the models get to meet diverse people. The sectors also offer the chance to see different locations of the world.

Career in Modelling

The modelling field is glamorous and gives you a prosperous career, but making a sustained niche is one of the vital issues before all the models. One doesn’t need to get a full-fledged opportunity in the modelling field. Initially, one may have to start with small things like a small TV ad or a simple role in show businesses. Many models are doing very well in the Bollywood. They have made a separate niche for themselves in the film industry. Both men and women have promising careers in the fashion and modelling industries. Participation in Photoshoots from an early age is an added advantage.  To make a good model, the person should have characteristics like an optimistic view, high confidence, patience, perseverance, good facial appearance, optimum height and solid body, and a photogenic face.

Modelling is one of the highest-paid jobs in 2012. So, making a career in modelling is a prudent step these days. Modelling connects you both from small as well as big screens. Post-LPG era, the Indian economy experienced robust growth that also stirred the requirements of models in the industry like advertising, electronic media, fashion, textile, FMCG products, cosmetics, etc. The lucrative modelling fields are runaway, catalogue, showroom, fit, promotional, television, videos, print advertisement and editorial modelling.

Institute Offers Modelling Course

Modelling courses boost your personality, help to develop your forward-looking approach, and provide many tips to excel in this field. There are very few modelling courses available in the country. A maximum of them are located in Mumbai and Delhi. The cost of modelling ranges from Rs 25 000 to Rs 50 000.

The modelling institutes provide classes, styling, etiquette, and grooming sessions to boost your confidence. The institutes hire experts across supermodels, fashion photographers and stylists to develop self-confidence among aspiring models. These etiquette sessions also help the models to walk on the ramp, advertise pose, and carry designer’s clothes. The Institutes are conducting workshops to instil confidence. All these are essential features for male, female, and kid models. After doing all these exercises, it has become easy for the institutes or agencies to build rapport with model coordinators, casting directors, advertising agencies, production houses, and fashion photographers for their aspiring models.

 

Modelling Institutes

  1. Elite School of Modelling in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore
  2. Models Guru, Delhi
  3. Polytechnic for Women, Delhi
  4. Glitz Modelling, Delhi
  5. Platinum Models Inc., Delhi
  6. Face1, Mumbai
  7. YSG Worldwide Model and Promotion Co., Mumbai
  8.  Ozone Models Management, Mumbai

How to Become a Model?

There are many requirements to be a successful model. Some of the characteristic features that play a pivotal role in a modelling career are:

  • Ready to face the cut-throat competition
  • Hard work and dedication should be in ethics
  • The field is highly competitive, with a short-lived career
  • Lesser importance is given to educational qualification while much more thrust is paid to physical attributes
  • Hectic work schedule
  • Professional ethics
  • High level of patience
  • Good social networks
  • Good-looking face
  • Optimum height, 5 ft to 6ft for females and 5ft plus for males.
  • Solid-body structure
  • Enviable body
  • Photogenic face
  • Have the ability to face physical and mental stress
  • Camera friendly
  • Good knowledge of acting

Models Earning

The earning of models depends upon the experience, network and the type of agency for which you are working. A fresher can get Rs 10 000 to Rs 15 000 per fashion show.  An established model can charge Rs—fifty thousand to Rs 1 lakh per fashion show. However, for reputed models, the earning is beyond the expectation.

Modelling Agencies and Companies

  • TV channels like Star, Color, OK, Sony, Sahara, DD, etc.
  • Face1
  • Catwalk
  • Balaji Telefilms
  • Giltz
  • UTV Communication Ltd.
  • Pritish Nandi Communication
  • Cinevista
  • Saregama Platform
  • Ozone Model management
  • The Bridge
  • Platinum Models
  • Aditi Model Service
  • Passion EC 191
  • Profile Estd
  • Glamour

Types of Modelling

  • Men & Women high fashion modelling
  • Teen modelling
  • Petite modelling
  • Glamour modelling
  • Plus Size modelling
  • Mature modelling
  • Body part modelling
  • Commercial print models
  • Beauty models
  • Swimsuit models
  • Lingerie models
  • Smile models
  • Leg models

79 thoughts on “Career in Modeling after 12th-Job Opportunities in Modelling”

  1. i m intrested in modelling i m a fresher…i have a photogenic face n height 5.3 i hve cmleted my hsc n looking for job…

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  2. modelling is my dream…and i want to become a model..and i’m intrested in doing modelling as job..also i’m a fresher

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  3. modelling is my dream…as well as acting…. but now i m becoming fat a bit… so can i get some tips to become slim….

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  4. Hi dis is retik aima
    height 6.1″ and intrested in modelling
    i hve gud luking face gud height and gud physic…

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  5. Abhilash raghuwanshi Mumbai 25 looking good helpful nature and honest I want to prove my self in modeling field basically I am a mechinal engineer

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  6. if u think i am a compatible category for any modelling assignment u can call me any time nd if u want i can also give u my pic it will help u to take a better decision for ur work thank you.

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    • Greta,Its a very Choosey & tough job.Only self confidence & courage can make u static in this field. I also have such a dram to make a carrier in Bollywood. Finally thnxxx & best of luck!

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  7. My name rohit jaiswal i live in up but my mama brother luve in bhainder west my height 5fit6inch my qualification inter pass but i do some thing more i interested modalin i am looking like salman khan

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  8. Hello everyone
    My self Abhishek.
    I am a simple person
    But my dreams are so big
    Luck is my labour and modeling is my life.
    I want to become a model and actor also
    My knowledge is very less about modeling industry

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  9. Hiii myself Aditya panchal..I am interested for modeling.I have an a photogenic face. my height is 5.7 and 19 yrs old and i am a fresher.I am from gujarat vapi.If i am capable for this rply me.

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  10. I’m from Tamilnadu, I had completed my diploma course in mechanical. I am 19 years old. I’m interesting in creative field and I’m interested in modeling field because its a creative field to think new things for modeling and to inspire people’s. I need to become a model.and I have hope that I will soon become a model actor.I’m don’t have any experience in modeling side I’m just a fresher but I will do my best to become model.that’s my dream!!..

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  11. Hi I am Nitin chobe. I completed my masters in personnel management and now doing a job in MNC. But my intrest is in modelling. I have a nice physics n good looking face.
    Kindly guide me how to get a right platform to achieve my dream.
    Thanks

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  12. Hi friends this is Aayush Jain from Bhilwara,Rajasthan……i m interested in modelling i have an Photogenic face,Good looking face,Solid body structure,Enviable body,Have the ability to face physical and mental stress,Camera friendly,my height is 5fit11inch.modelling is my dream i luvv it

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  13. hi m intrested in modeling and my height 6’4″ and m jst passed my 12th now m confused what course i choose for modeling career

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  14. Good afternoon .I am Anisa .I am a student and after the classes I want to do
    modelling.My weight is 55 ,height 1.70 and the skin type is fair.So, please kindly guide me .

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  15. I’m from Tamilnadu, I had completed my BE mechanical engineering. I am 21 years old. I’m interesting in creative field and I’m interested in modeling field because its a creative field to think new things for modeling and to inspire people’s. I need to become a model.and I have hope that I will soon become a model actor.I’m don’t have any experience in modeling side I’m just a fresher but I will do my best to become model.that’s my dream!!..

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  16. HI. I am young chap aged 25, hailing from Maharashtrian family. I am interested in ModellingJob. I will be presenting all my details if an opportunity for interview is given to me. Regards.

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  17. Hii my name is Naveen am not good is studies so much but I like Basketball but i can not getting that much another is I love modelling… If u can help me plz reply still am studying right now am in 12 standard plz help ? Hope u will give me some opinions as much u can give thanks .

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  18. I am a fresher and looking forward to work as a model or an actor.
    I want to know about the requirements and procedure..

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    • Hi,

      The following things are required to become a model:
      Ready to face the cut throat competition
      Hard work and dedication should be in ethics
      The field is highly competitive with short -lived career
      Lesser importance is given to educational qualification while much more thrust is paid on physical attributes
      Hectic work schedule
      Professional ethics
      High level of patience
      Good social networks
      Good looking face
      Optimum height, 5 ft to 6ft for females and 5ft plus for males.
      Solid body structure
      Enviable body
      Photogenic face
      Have the ability to face physical and mental stress
      Camera friendly
      Good knowledge of acting

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    • Hi,

      Modeling requires the following things:
      Hard work and dedication should be in ethics
      Hectic work schedule
      Professional ethics
      High level of patience
      Good social networks
      Good looking face
      Enviable body
      Photogenic face
      Have the ability to face physical and mental stress
      Camera friendly
      Good knowledge of acting

      Reply
  19. I have all the qualities which a model should know, and interested for job i m 19 and i want to start my carrier in modeling.

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    • Hi,

      That’s good.

      You can send your resume to
      TV channels like Star, Color, OK, Sony, Sahara, DD, etc.
      Catwalk
      Balaji Telefilms
      Giltz
      Pritish nandi Communication
      Aditi Model Service
      Glamour, etc.

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  20. Hi,
    Myself Raj
    I had complete My Engineering In Electronics before 2 months .But I want to start my career In Modeling . And i have experience of 4 Show , I am interested in this career and i will join as a fresher,

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  21. Hi
    I believe i have the beauty of a model
    Im currently in matric and everyone around me is encouraging me to become a beauty model…..and I know i have the abilities to become one.i really need to do modelling i was born to model

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  22. Hi . myself mitali I want to be a model . Sonalee Kulkarni actress i also talk to her .she said Pune is best for ur modelling .

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  23. My self kartik singh
    I m fresher
    I need a modeling job…. And my height 5.8
    I am interested in Modelling Job. I will be presenting all my details if an opportunity for interview is given to me. Regards… Please reply me sir…..

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  24. Hi everyone, my height is 5’9..i want to start my prosperous under the influence of modelling…i would be thankful to you..if you accept my proposal…i offer myself as a candidate…..i would join as a fresher

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  25. Hii ,This is Rohan. I’m in 12th class. After my exams will over. I wish to join in modeling.
    I’m fresher.
    Could you please tell me!
    What I have to do ?

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    • Hello sir mam | my name is Rizwan khan mai sultanpur city se belong Karti hu and mai modelling karna chahti hun

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  26. Dear Sir / Mam,

    This is Harsh Ahuja, I am an modeling enthusiastic and a rider by Passion {Elevate – (L3 and L4) certified professional Rider)}
    Achievements:-

    FBB Most stylish winner 2018 (recognize twice)
    Mr. charming 2020 – India Talent Fight
    Finalist Mr n Mrs North India 2020 – IMG Venture
    Elevate (L1 + L2 + L3 + L4) Certified Professional Rider

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  27. Hyy!!…..
    Dear Respected Mam Or Sir,
    Im Akshara… From Hyderabad…. I’m interested to become A Modeller…. It’s my one of the dream…. I want to be a role modeller to the world…. Recently I selected for modelling…. But these covid 19 was taken place…. So i rejected for grooming sessions….. Plzz support and guide me…. To give a success life from your kind hearted side…… Hoping a lot…. Waiting for your sweet results…. For my life… Thank you…..!!

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  28. Hiieee ,,,
    This is ANJALI. I’m in 12th class. After my exams will over. I want to join in modeling.
    Could you please tell me!
    What I have to do ??!
    Ma’am plzz can uh guide me ??!
    I’m fresher !!!
    And my height is 5.3 ..

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  29. Hi,
    Iam from India I want to become a model now iam studying in 12th and I don’t know what I have to do and I see this course and my age is 16 and height is 160 plz….. I want a chance

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