Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Manika Vishwakarma to Represent India at Miss Universe 2025
Manika Vishwakarma, a 22-year-old student from India, will be competing in the Miss Universe pageant.
She was chosen as Miss Universe India 2025.
Manika is studying politics and economics and also enjoys dancing and painting.
She is also working to raise awareness about conditions like ADHD.
This year's Miss Universe competition will take place in Thailand.
India has a proud history at Miss Universe, with past winners like Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta.
Manika will be aiming to bring home the crown for India.
Manika Vishwakarma, 22, from Rajasthan, will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
She was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 on August 18, 2025, in Jaipur.
Manika is a student of Political Science and Economics, a trained classical dancer, painter, and founder of the neurodivergence awareness initiative Neuronova.
The 74th Miss Universe pageant is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
India has a history of success at Miss Universe, with three previous winners: Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu.
- Who
- Manika Vishwakarma, a 22-year-old from Rajasthan who is a Political Science and Economics student, classical dancer, painter, and advocate for neurodivergence.
- What
- Representing India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant after being crowned Miss Universe India 2025.
- When
- The national title was won on August 18, 2025, and the international pageant is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
- Where
- Manika is from Rajasthan and resides in Delhi, India. The international pageant will be held in Thailand.
- Why
- She won the Miss Universe India 2025 title, earning her the right to represent India on the global stage.
- Delegate Name
- Manika Vishwakarma
- National Title
- Miss Universe India 2025
- National Pageant Date
- August 18, 2025
- National Pageant Location
- Jaipur, India
- International Pageant
- 74th Miss Universe
- International Pageant Date
- November 21, 2025
- International Pageant Location
- Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand