Miss Universe Nepal 2026

Miss Universe Nepal 2026
DateSeptember 6, 2026
HostsTBA
ThemePerfect As You Are
VenueThe Soaltee, Kathmandu
BroadcasterKantipur Television
ProducerGlobal Glamour Venture Pvt. Ltd.
OwnerSangita Puri
SponsorDeepal
X-Age
KAJI Productions
Truederma Skincare
Big Bell Entertainment
WinnerTBA

Deepal Miss Universe Nepal 2026 (MUN 2026) will be the 10th edition of Miss Universe Nepal pageant to be held on September 6, 2026, at The Soaltee, Kathmandu. Sanya Adhikari will crown her successor at the end of the event.[1][2]

The event will be livestreamed by Kantipur Television, nationally on satellite TV and internationally on YouTube.[3]

Background

Launch of Edition

Online registrations for the 10th Miss Universe Nepal were opened on Khalti App and website in late April, 2026.[4] A pageant launch conference was held on July 17, 2026 to announce the official commencement of the pageant. The final event on September 6, 2026 was announced to be held at The Soaltee, Kathmandu.[5][6]

Prashant Tamrakar was declared the official choreographer for the pageant.[1] Deepal, a prominent electric vehicle brand distributed by Changan, was announced as the title sponsor. X-Age Nepal and Amrit Oil were also revealed as the major sponsors.[7][8][9]

Monic Peréz, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 and Miss Universe 2013- Top 16 was announced as official mentor for the delegates of MUN 2026.[10][11]

Major Events

Event Date Venue
Pageant Launch Conference 17 July 2026 The Soaltee Kathmandu[12]
Audition 18 July 2026 Hotel Soaltee Westend, Itahari[13]
Influencer Meetup[14] 27 July 2026 The Soaltee, Kathmandu[12]
Grand Audition 6 August 2026[15]
Sash Ceremony 10 August 2026[16]
Preliminary Competition TBA
Close Door Interview TBA
Grand Finale 6 September 2026

Pageant

Selection of Participants

The applicants were instructed to register via Khalti app and website. Applications were open to females and those individuals who identify as women, aged 18 and above; with no restriction on height, body type and other physical criteria. Pregnant women, mothers, married or divorced individuals were also allowed to enter the contest as per guidelines of MUO. Non Resident Nepali women were also able to register in MUN 2026.[17]

Auditions

Audition was held on 18 July 2026 in Itahari, judged by runners up of MUN 2025, Aarohi Basnet and Jyoti Thapa.[18][10][19]

Grand Audition was held on 6 August 2026 in Kathmandu; judged by Sanya Adhikari, Monic Perez, Pageant Mentor Prashant Tamrakar, National Director Sangita Puri and Fashion Photographer Anjil Maskey.[20][21]

The total of 106 entrants would be reduced to placement of 14 semifinalists.[21][22][23][24]

Preliminary Phase

The 14 semi-finalists determined from audition are revealed to public in a Sash Ceremony. Then they go to a month long grooming session where they are trained on walk, etiquette, stage presence, communication and advocacy projects. The semifinalists engage in various public interaction events and sponsor events. Prior to the grand finals, semifinalists perform in a preliminary swimsuit and cocktail dress walk round, advocacy presentation and closed door interviews.[25][26][27][28]

Grand Finale

At the grand finale, Top 14 performs in introduction round, swimsuit and cocktail dress round. Then Top 10 is selected based on preliminary scores.Then, top 10 performs in evening gowns followed by Q/A segment. One highest voted contestant from Top 10 advances to Top 5 and other spots are fulfilled by judges' score. Top 5 faces the common Q/A round, based on which the winner of the contest is crowned as The Miss Universe Nepal.[29][30][31]

Results

Grand Finale

Grand Finale Placements
Placement Contestant International Placement
Miss Universe Nepal 2025 TBA-TBA Miss Universe 2026-TBA
1st Runner Up TBA-TBA
2nd Runner Up TBA-TBA
3rd Runner Up TBA-TBA
4th Runner Up TBA-TBA
Top 10 TBA-TBA
TBA-TBA
TBA-TBA
TBA-TBA
TBA-TBA

(☆): Candidate won Miss Popular Choice and got direct entry to Top 5.

Subtitles

MUN 2026 Subtitles
Subtitle Winner
Miss Popular Choice TBA-TBA
Miss Free and Fearless TBA-TBA
Miss Healthy Skin TBA-TBA
Face of True Derma TBA-TBA
Face of Shagoon Jewellers TBA-TBA
Miss Elegance TBA-TBA
Face of Amrit Oil TBA-TBA
Miss Smart (X-Age) TBA-TBA

Contestants

Top 14 Contestants

Contestant Details
MUN

No.

 Representing Contestant प्रतियोगी Advocacy Past Experience Ref.
1 Sindhuli Aditi Shrestha अदिति श्रेष्ठ Awareness for visible and invisible challenges to foster empathy and inclusion. [32][33]
2 Kavrepalanchowk Shraddha Adhikari श्रद्धा अधिकारी Women empowerment, child welfare, healthcare access and inclusivity. [34][35]
3. Parsa Projita Shrestha प्रोजिता श्रेष्ठ Women's mental health and child rights for dignified future.
  • Miss Makwanpur 2021
 [36][37]
4 Jhapa Binita Oli विनिता ओली Promotion of mental well being and human connections. [38][39]
5 Kapilvastu[40] Deepika Yogi दीपिका योगी Fostering positive mindset, learning and professional empowerment. [41][42]
6 Saptari Hrishika Chaudhary हृषिका चौधरी Youth empowerment and policy inclusion for nation. [43][44]
7 Siraha Rinku Rasaili रिङ्कु रसाइली Women empowerment for financial independence and work against domestic violence. [45][46]
8 Morang Etusha Limbu इतुशा लिम्बु Focus on digital skills, youth mentroship and entrepreneurship for students. [47][48]
9 Ramechhap Krizan Sodari कृजन सोडारी Youth confidence and empowerment through build up of self confidence. [49][50]
10 Bhairahawa/ UK Prayashna Gurung प्रायश्ना गुरुङ Skill based learning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship for women's future. [51]
11 Pokhara Ambika Rana अम्बिका राणा Health care, education and financial opportunities for underprivileged families. [52]
12 Dang/ Kathmandu[53] Hima Basnet हिमा बस्नेत Focus on equity for young generation regardless of gender or backgrounds. [54]
13 Arghakhanchi Shrishti Bhusal सृष्टि भुसाल Cyber hygiene and awareness for online safety and technological empowerment. [55]
14 Nepalgunj Sweksha Lakhe स्वेच्छा लाखे Women's employment and economic empowerment for sustainable career and better future. [56]
Voting Leader Board
Rank Reveal 1[57] Reveal 2[58] Reveal 3
1 Etusha Limbu Prayashna Gurung
2 Shrishti Bhusal Etusha Limbu
3 Prayashna Gurung Shrishti Bhusal
4 Binita Oli Binita Oli
5 Sweksha Lakhe Ambika Rana
6 Rinku Rasaili Sweksha Lakhe
7 Projita Shrestha Shraddha Adhikari
8 Hima Basnet Aditi Shrestha
9 Aditi Shrestha Rinku Rasaili
10 Ambika Rana Projita Shrestha

(☆): Winner of Miss Popular Choice gets direct entry to Top 5 on final show.

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