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The eligibility criteria for a Hairstylist course are different for different institutions. Given here are general criteria that are normally followed:

Age: The minimum age limits are 16-18 years. Some institutes may have younger candidates, depending on the duration of the course.

Educational Qualification:

Basic qualification: Usually, the education you have completed is at least Class 10. The further ones require completion up to Class 12.
No stream requirements have been defined. Candidates can be any one of them.
Interest and Aptitude: An earnest interest in beauty and grooming. Some institutions may judge your creativity or test with a basic entrance test for this.

Health Requirements: Some institutes may insist on your physical fitness, so that you can stand for long hours and work with chemical products during the job.

Extra Certifications: Some beauty schools may provide advanced hairstyling courses or specialised certifications after basic training.

It is always better to check for the requirements of the particular institution from where you want to pursue the course.

The closure of Vah Institute leaves you with different methods to acquire your makeup artist course certificate. Start by searching whether the institute belongs to an organizational parent or holds membership with any affiliated body able to grant certificates. Request assistance from the government education authority if the institute had registration. Former staff members and instructors at Vah Institute might hold valuable information about certificate distribution. Students should verify whether the institute provides a website platform or maintains social media platforms or establishes an email support system for student inquiries. Check all possible communication channels before moving to the final step of inspecting the institute's previous location for notice posts regarding certificate distribution. You must contact consumer forums together with legal entities if no alternative dispute resolution methods succeed.

Here are some of the popular courses and training options for aspiring Hair Stylists in India:

• Diploma in Hairdressing: These courses are widely available to candidates from various colleges and cover essential skills and techniques that are required by a Hairstyling candidate such as hair cutting, styling and colouring. Such courses also include practical sessions in a salon setting.

• Certificate Courses in Hair Styling: Candidates can opt for short-term certificate courses in hair styling which focus on specific aspects of hair styling subjects such as bridal hair styling, advanced haircutting techniques, etc.

• Advanced Hair Styling Courses: Candidates can opt for such advanced Hairstyling courses if they wish to learn about colouring techniques, precision cutting, or hair extensions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Cosmetology: Many colleges offer Bachelor's degrees in Hairstyling which include comprehensive training in beauty and wellness, also including Hairstyling.

In India, there are several courses and training programs that can help individuals become skilled hair stylists. The best course for becoming a hair stylist depends on your career goals, budget, and the level of expertise you want to achieve. 

Here are some of the popular courses and training options for aspiring Hair Stylists in India:

• Diploma in Hairdressing: Diploma courses in hairdressing are widely available and cover essential skills and techniques in hair cutting, styling, and colouring. They often include practical training in salon settings.
• Certificate Courses in Hair Styling: Many beauty schools and academies offer short-term certificate courses in hair styling. These courses focus on specific aspects of hair styling, such as bridal hair styling, advanced cutting techniques, or creative styling.
• Advanced Hair Styling Courses: If you're looking to specialize or enhance your skills, consider advanced courses in areas like advanced colouring techniques, precision cutting, or hair extensions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cosmetology: Some universities and institutions in India offer bachelor's degree programs in cosmetology, which include comprehensive training in various aspects of beauty and wellness, including hair styling.

Based on his 83 percentile in JEE Mains and a 59% in his PUC (Pre-University Course), it would look difficult to get admission in any top NITs or IIITs because they generally have very high cut-offs for admission. Considering this percentile and also if he is under the General category, there is still a chance to get into some new NITs or IIITs or to get to branches that have a little lesser preference.

Here are few options: 

Newer NITs like NIT Goa, NIT Nagaland, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Puducherry would have lower cutoffs.

IIITs like IIIT Sri City, IIIT Kalyani, or IIIT Dharwad could offer opportunities depending on the branch.

Consider less competitive branches such as Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology at these institutes.
Moreover, reservation based on categories (OBC, SC, ST, etc.) would certainly enhance the chances. So, you always stay updated with the cycle of JoSAA counselling regarding cutoff trends.

A 92 percentile in JEE Mains can barely help you enter into an NIT, formulating a sweet proportion for' computer Science and electrical engineering branches. Well, there are still chances that you might get into some NITs and branches, even though they may be slightly messy in cutoffs or have lower openings with new institutions.

To improve your chances:

You aim for the new NITs or the ones with low cutoffs.
You can consider branches like Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology, which have lower cut-offs as compared to core branches such as CSE or ECE. 
The final allocation of seats shall depend on your category of General, OBC, SC, etc., the opening and closing ranks and the NITs that you would be targeting. Keep watching the JoSAA counselling process to get the latest and most accurate information.