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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Beauty & Fitness Career Guide

Lakme Academy provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Makeup & Beautician, Hair Styling & Grooming.

VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition, Bangalore has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Candidates looking for course admission at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Brigade Road cannot enrol for direct admission. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Brigade Road admission to courses is based on merit. Candidates looking for course admission must have to complete Class 12 for the UG and graduation for the PG programme. 

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.