Miss Universe India
| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Franchise holder | Glamanand Supermodel India |
| Parent organization | Glamanand Group |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Country represented | India |
| Qualifies for | Miss Universe |
| First edition | 2024 |
National Director | Nikhil Anand |
| Language |
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| Predecessor | Miss Diva |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Universe India is a beauty pageant under the Glamanand Group organisation that selects India's official representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Between 2012 and 2023, Miss Diva served as the official franchise for Miss Universe in India under the parent organisation, Femina Miss India. This meant they were entrusted with choosing Indian delegates to compete in the annual Miss Universe competition. During this period (from 2012 to 2023), Miss Diva crowned the Indian representatives as "Miss Diva Universe."
In February 2024, a new organization, spearheaded by National Director Nikhil Anand, was awarded the Miss Universe India franchise. This development led to the establishment of the independent Miss Universe India Organization. Under this new structure, a distinct and separate pageant will now be responsible for selecting India's Miss Universe representatives, both current and future (2024 onwards).[2][3]
Furthermore, in March 2024, the Miss Universe India Organization initiated to accept franchise holders from each state/regional level and those representing the Indian community abroad to choose their delegates. These delegates will then gain access to official Miss Universe India merchandise.
Format
[edit]Eligibility Criteria
[edit]- Age: Participants must be 18 years or older. There is no maximum age limit.
- Gender: Female participants are eligible. Transgender women with valid female identification proofs are also welcome.
- Nationality: Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) may participate.
- Marital Status: All marital statuses are eligible, including single, engaged, married, divorced, and women with children.
Selection of Participants
[edit]The Miss Universe India competition traditionally features state representatives from across India. For 2024, all 30 states, as well as wild cards and diaspora representatives, will compete for the title. While state representations have been established for every Indian states, titles for the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry have not yet been introduced in the Miss Universe India competition.
At the grand finale, the Miss Universe India winner will be crowned, along with a First Runner-up and a Second Runner-up.
Editions
[edit]Below is the complete list of Miss Universe India editions.
| Year | Date | Miss Universe India | First Runner-up | Second Runner-up | Entrants | Presenters | Pageant venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September 22, 2024 | TBA | 51 | TBA | TBA | ||
Representatives at Miss Universe
[edit]- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finlaist/Semi-finalists
- : Unplaced but given special award(s)
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Competition performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | TBA | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of the world's biggest beauty pageant – Miss Universe". business.indianews.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Big breaking news! India's Glamanand Group acquires the franchise rights of the Miss Universe competition". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of Miss Universe". ianslife.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.