Miss Universe Nepal 2023

Miss Universe Nepal 2023 was the 7th edition of the Miss Universe Nepal pageant and 4th iteration under Umanga Creations, held on September 9, 2023 in Kathmandu. Sophiya Bhujel of Kathmandu crowned Jane Dipika Garrett as 7th Miss Universe Nepal at the end of the event. Jane represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2023, in El Salvador and ended her journey as Top 20 finalist.

Background
The applications for Miss Universe Nepal 2023 were opened on June 15 and closed on August 5. Miss Universe Nepal allowed for the very first time due to the newly implemented rules of the Miss Universe organisation, for women who are either married, divorced, pregnant and mothers. The press conference of the contest was conducted at the Nepal Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu. It was announced that Asian Paints is to be chosen as the main sponsor of Miss Universe Nepal 2023.

Results

 * Color keys

The contestant Won in an International pageant.

The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.

The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.

The contestant assumed another title.

The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.

The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.

The contestant did not place.

(§): The candidate won the Miss People's Choice Award (online voting) and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists. (฿): The candidate won the Social Impact Leader Award (Best BBB (Brave, Bold and Beautiful) Social Advocacy) and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.

Miss Popular Vote
The winner of the "Miss Popular Vote" was determined via a public voting on the Khalti app with the voting page for Miss Universe Nepal or using the Miss Universe Nepal website, held on 8 September in Kathmandu.

Judges
The contestants selected their judges from the Top 10 Q&A round. The contestants selected their judge through the category of which judge they want to talk to. The theme was Röyale Bling Colours, the judges had their selected colour for judging; Azure Sky, Desert Glow, Burst of Lime, Glorious Sunset, Truffle Surprise, Ocean Breeze, Age of Dawn, Rose Essence.


 * Upaul Majumdar (Desert Glow) - Head of Practice in Tourism for Dolma Consulting
 * Saurabh Jyoti (Age of Dawn) - Director of Jyoti Group
 * Upasana Ghimire (Rose Essence) - Editor in Chief of Nari (magazine)
 * Ayusha Shrestha Karki (Glorious Sunset) - World Miss University 2003 and Director/Founder of Meraki Nepal
 * Rabi Raj Karnikar (Azure Sky) - Managing Director for Sun International and President of the Nepal Equestrian Association
 * Surakshya Panta (Ocean Breeze) - Nepali actress
 * Sangita Pahadi (Truffle Surprise) - Chief Commercial Officer of Nepal Telecom
 * Nandini Lahe Thapa (Burst of Lime) - Senior Director of Nepal Tourism Board

Candidates
37 candidates registered for the title of Miss Universe Nepal 2023. The Top 30 Quarterfinalists were announced on July 8, 2023.

Crossovers and returnees
Contestants who previously competed in previous editions of Miss Universe Nepal and other local and international beauty pageants with their respective placements:

City pageants

 * Face of Janakpur
 * 2023: Gajal Karn (WINNER)

National pageants

 * Miss Universe Nepal
 * 2022: Sabina Chaudhary (Top 40)
 * 2022: Nilam Dhungana (Top 61)


 * Miss Supranational Nepal
 * 2023: Sarosy Neupane (1st Runner-up)


 * Miss Nation Nepal
 * 2023: Gajal Karn (WINNER)


 * Miss Diamond Nepal
 * 2021: Sarosy Neupane (WINNER)


 * Miss Asia Nepal
 * 2018: Prapti Khadka (Top 10)


 * Miss Princess Nepal
 * 2012: Prapti Khadka (Top 5)