Miss Vibhaa

History

In 2023, Miss Vibhaa acquired the license for Miss Grand Nepal as given by Miss Grand International. Previously Miss Grand Nepal was held by three different organizers from 2013 to 2022. Garima Ghimire, first runner up of Miss Universe Nepal 2023 was appointed to Miss Grand International 2023. In 2024, Miss Cosmo license was also acquired.^[3][4][5]

In 2024, Prema Lamgade was crowned as Miss Vibhaa Grand 2024 (Miss Grand Nepal) and Nimita Regmi was crowned as Miss Vibhaa Cosmo 2024 (Miss Cosmo Nepal).^{[5][6][7][8][9]}

In early 2025, Miss Vibhaa relinquished the Miss Cosmo Franchise.^[10][11]

Pageant Format

The actual contest of Miss Vibhaa begins with a press conference to announce registration period that lasts for a month. Contestants can register themselves virtually, via apps assigned by Miss Vibhaa Organization.^[12] After the registration ends, the quarter finalists or qualifiers are announced on social media platforms of Miss Vibhaa, based on the credentials on application form. The qualifiers may be 60–100 in number, then they are required to perform in Task-1: Q/A round, and Task-2: Swimsuit Round, which are conducted virtually and live streamed on YouTube.^[13]

Then, the qualifiers are reduced to semi-finalists (Top 30 or more) based on their performance in the two tasks. The semi-finalists are again reduced to finalists (normally 15 to 22), based on internal evaluation. The finalists are introduced to public in a 'Press Presentation' segment where the finalists give an introductory speech.^[14] The Press Presentation may be accompanied with Sash Ceremony or Crown Unveiling or any sponsor event as required.^[15] After the press presentation, the finalists undergo a closed camp where they are trained on walk, communication skills, social impact projects, etiquette and stage presence. The finalists also perform in Swimsuit Competition and Closed Door Interviews as a part of preliminary competition.^[16]

At the Grand Finale, Top 10 is selected based on the preliminary competition and public votes. The Top 10 performs in several runway walk round, speech rounds before getting reduced to Top 5. The Top 5 debates on a common question based on which the winner of Miss Vibhaa is announced. The winner is designated to represent Nepal in an international pageant as assigned by Miss Vibhaa selection committee. The format can be modified or revamped by the organizer according to the need of time.^[17]

Edition Summary & Titleholders

Current Franchise:

Miss Grand International (2023-present)

Former Franchise:

Miss Cosmo (2024)

The pageant is now under THT Miss Nepal since 2025.^[43]