Kaziah Liz Mejo crowned Miss Universe India 2026

Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model from Kerala, has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026. The grand finale, held in Jaipur, saw Mejo emerge victorious from a field of 53 contestants.

Mejo will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, which is scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico this November. Her win marks the first time a contestant from Kerala has secured the title.

Other notable placements in the competition included Vaishnavi Gannesh from Tamil Nadu as the first runner-up, and Anushri Satavlekar from Gujarat as the second runner-up. Satavlekar also earned the title of Miss International India 2026.