List Of All Miss Nepal Titleholders | 1994-2023

Overview

The journey of Miss Nepal began in 1994, with the purpose of selecting a representative to compete in the Miss Asia Pacific pageant. Over time, the pageant evolved, and additional collaborations led to the inception of the Kathmandu Jaycees Miss Nepal and Hidden Treasures Miss World Nepal pageants. Since 1998, the winner of Miss Nepal has been sent to participate in the prestigious Miss World contest, with the 1st runner-up representing Nepal in Miss Asia Pacific. The pageant faced a hiatus in 2001 due to the Nepalese royal massacre but resumed stronger than ever.

Miss Nepal’s mission to empower women has led to the expansion of opportunities for the winners. In 2004, the 2nd runner-up gained the opportunity to participate in the Miss Earth pageant, which later changed to the 1st runner-up. In 2010, the 2nd runner-up was selected to compete in Miss International, further diversifying the avenues for Nepalese beauty queens.

Requirements and Eligibility

To participate in Miss Nepal, certain criteria must be met. The applicant must be an unmarried female Nepalese citizen aged between 18 and 27 years, with a minimum academic qualification of 10+2 or equivalent. The minimum height requirement is 5 ft 3 inches (160 cm), and the applicant must possess sound health, with no tattoos on the body.

List Of All Miss Nepal Titleholders

Year	Miss Nepal	Birth Place	Age	Education	Pageant Date
1994	Ruby Rana	Birgunj	20	IA	7 May
1995	Sumi Khadka	Kathmandu District	18	Flight Attendant	10 October
1996	Poonam Ghimire	Kathmandu District	23	Nursing	8 June
1997	Nilima Gurung	Pokhara	19	+2
1997	Jharana Bajracharya	Kathmandu	16	+2	10 October
1998	Jyoti Pradhan	Kathmandu District	19	ISC	12 September
1998	Niru Shrestha	Kathmandu District	19	Pilot	12 September
1999	Shewta Singh	Kathmandu District	19	Intermediate	3 September
2000	Usha Khadgi	Birgunj	20	BA	1 October
2002	Malvika Subba	Dharan	21	BBA	7 December
2003	Priti Sitoula	Kathmandu District	22	BA	13 September
2004	Payal Shakya	Kathmandu District	18	+2	7 August
2005	Sugarika KC	Lalitpur	19	BSC	7 April
2007	Sitashma Chand	Lalitpur	23	Graduation	7 April
2009	Zenisha Moktan	Kathmandu District	20	BBS	25 September
2010	Sadichha Shrestha	Kathmandu	19	BBS	1 September
2011	Malina Joshi	Dharan	23	BBA	30 August
2012	Shristi Shrestha	Chitwan	23	Nursing	6 May
2013	Ishani Shrestha	Kathmandu District	21	Dental	20 March
2014	Subin Limbu	Dharan	23	BA	2 May
2015	Evana Manandhar	Kathmandu District	23	BBA	18 April
2016	Asmi Shrestha	Chitwan	22	BBA	8 April
2017	Nikita Chandak	Urlabari	20	BA Fashion Communication	2 June
2018	Shrinkhala Khatiwada	Hetauda	22	B.Arch.	11 April
2019	Anushka Shrestha	Kathmandu	23	B. Com (Accounting)	9 May
2020	Namrata Shrestha	Kathmandu District	23	MSSc	5 December
2022	Priyanka Rani Joshi	Kathmandu	24	BA in Hospitality and Recreation Marketing	18 June
2023	Srichchha Pradhan	Kathmandu District	24	Environmental Science	27 May

Note:

• In 1998, Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned, and Niru Shrestha, the 1st Runner-Up, was given the main title.
• In 2014, the First Runner-up, Prinsha Shrestha, became the second Miss Nepal to be dethroned for violating her contract with Hidden Treasure by participating in the Miss Eco Queens 2015 pageant. Following her dethronement, the Second Runner-up, Sonie Rajbhandari, was subsequently awarded the title of Miss Nepal Earth 2014 (1st Runner-up).

Conclusion

Miss Nepal is more than just a beauty pageant; it is an institution that celebrates the beauty and intellect of Nepalese women. With its rich history and commitment to empowering women, Miss Nepal continues to inspire and uplift countless young women, providing them with a platform to shine on the global stage.

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