Miss Universe India

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Miss Universe India Organization
Type Beauty pageant
Franchise holder Glamanand Group
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Country representedIndia
Qualifies for Miss Universe
First edition 2024
National Director
Nikhil Anand
Language
  • English
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]

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History

Prior to 2024, Miss Diva under Femina Miss India served as the official franchise for Miss Universe in India. [2] In February 2024, the Glamanand Group became responsible for the franchise in India. [3] [4]

Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 on September 22, 2024, by former Miss Universe India Urvashi Rautela. Pranjal Priya, Chhavi Verg, Sushmita Roy, and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the first, second, third, and fourth runner-up positions, respectively. The pageant was held at Zee Studios in Jaipur, India. [5]

Editions

Below is the complete list of Miss Universe India editions.

YearDateMiss Universe India1st Runner-up2nd Runner-up3rd Runner-up4th Runner-upEntrantsPresentersPageant venueBroadcaster
2025 TBATBATBATBATBATBATBATBATBATBA
2024 September 22, 2024 Rhea Singha Pranjal PriyaChhavi VergSushmita RoyRuopfüzhano Whiso51Lance Raymundo, Ngô Ngọc Gia Hân Zee Studios, Jaipur YouTube

Representatives at Miss Universe

YearDelegateAgeStateCompetition performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
2025 TBATBATBATBA
Flag of Mexico.svg 2024 Rhea Singha 19 Gujarat Top 30

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