Best Beauty Culture & Cosmetology Colleges in Bangalore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

No, that's not possible. Dermatology is a medical branch, and it requires you have PCB subjects in Class 12, an MBBS degree, followed by an MD or DNB in Dermatology.

Though they seem similar, both are completely different paths. 

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Dermatology Courses

Cosmetology Courses

Trust me, it's huge. The beauty market is booming worldwide. Be it skin, hair, nail, or body, the demand for Cosmetology specialists is increasing.

You can become a Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Artist, Salon Manager, and whatnot. 

And this is not it, you can even become a salon owner, a beauty influencer, a freelance makeup artist, or even launch your own makeup or hair products line. 

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Cosmetology Courses

In simple words, Estheology is more comprehensive than Cosmetology. A Cosmetologist specializes in general beauty services like manicure, haircut, makeup, etc. Meanwhile, an Esthetician performs procedures like chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, etc., improving the skin or hair health.

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Lakme Academy is a well-known institution for Certificate courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Lakme Academy has course specializations in Makeup & Beautician, Hair Styling & Grooming.

VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition, Bangalore has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Trycae Industrial Engineering Pvt Ltd, Ls Associate, Maruva Naturals, Gayatri Pharmachem, Genesis Technologies Kottyam, Helvetica Lifestyle Boutique Pvt Ltd, Dantal Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd.

Yes, JD Institute of Fashion Technology is a good college as it is an educational division of JD Educational Trust. JD is affiliated with the Bengaluru Central University and has collaborated with the Sunrise University. The college was established in 1988 as a private institute. Further, it is a member of a renowned institute and has associated with various prestigious organisations such as Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cumulus, etc.

Riva Institute of Aesthetics provides programmes including Certificate, UG Diploma in streams such as Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Hand & Feet Care, Makeup & Beautician, Hair Styling & Grooming.

Gaai's Beauty Institute has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Beauty & Fitness.

JD School of Design (Powered by JD Institute), Bangalore has around 10 departments offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma programmes. Below are some of the names:

• Fashion
• Interior
• Jewellery Design
• Graphic and Product
• Fashion Photography
• Visual Merchandising
• Makeup Artistry
• Event Management
• Design

Yes, NIFD Global Bangalore offers merit-based admission to all its courses. To be eligible for admission, candidates must fill out the basic eligibility i.e. pass Class 10 and Class 12  from a recognised board for UG and Diploma courses and pass graduation for PG courses. After fill out the criteria applicants must apply on the official website of the college.

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, R.T. Nagar provides programmes including UG Diploma, PG Diploma in streams such as Design, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Jewellery Design, Makeup & Beautician, Hair Styling & Grooming.

JD International Design School provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Design, Mass Communication & Media, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Makeup & Beautician.

Essence Learning provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Aviation, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers.