Kaziah Liz Mejo won the Miss Universe India 2026 title during the national pageant finale held on Aug. 23 [3].
Mejo's victory marks a historic milestone for her home state, as she is the first representative from Kerala to win the Miss Universe India crown [6].
The competition took place at Zee Studios in Jaipur, where Mejo emerged victorious from a field of 52 contestants [2, 4]. The 19-year-old [1] is a law student and model from Mavelikkara, Kerala [1, 2].
As the national winner, Mejo earns the right to represent India on the global stage. She will travel to Puerto Rico in November 2026 [5] to compete in the 75th Miss Universe competition [1].
The pageant serves as the official selection process to determine who will carry the Indian title to the international finale. By securing the crown, Mejo transitions from a national competitor to the face of the country for the upcoming global event [1].
“Kaziah Liz Mejo is the first representative from Kerala to win the Miss Universe India crown.”
Mejo's win reflects a broadening geographic diversity in India's pageant history, breaking a regional ceiling for contestants from Kerala. Her background as a law student adds a professional dimension to India's representation at the Miss Universe 2026 event, where the competition often emphasizes both poise and intellectual capability.
