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Rajnandini Pawar Crowned Femina Miss India Maharashtra 2026, Hosted by Future Varsity Education Group of Institutions
The spectacular high-fashion finale merges glamour with a powerful new initiative to promote the vision of Maharashtra Tourism. Mumbai, 17 February 2026 - Future Varsity Education Group proudly presented the Femina Miss India Maharashtra 2026 State Finale in an evening defined by couture glamour, elevated stage artistry, and contemporary Indian elegance. Hosted by Future Varsity Education
education group under the vision and direction of the Miss India
Organization, The TImes Group, the prestigious showcase was held in
Mumbai at the Bal Gandharva Rangmandir Auditorium, bringing together
the finest blend of fashion, confidence, innovation, and purpose-driven
modern womanhood. In
a historic milestone for Indian higher education, Future Varsity
Education Group (FVEG) has been granted the official license to host and
organize Femina Miss India state pageants across the states of
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana. The entire event was exclusively
managed by Future Varsity students, offering them unparalleled
real-world exposure to one of India’s most iconic platforms. From
strategic planning and production to creative direction, styling,
backstage coordination, media handling, and on-ground execution,
students take the lead in shaping the Femina Miss India experience in
their respective states. This initiative exemplifies Future Varsity’s
industry-integrated learning model, where education extends far beyond
classrooms into high-impact, large-scale experiential projects. Headquartered
in Mumbai with operations in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Dubai,
Future Varsity Education Group stands at the forefront of new-age higher
education. In collaboration with the University of Mumbai and
affiliated institutions, central universities, and global academic
partners, Future Varsity delivers industry-focused, globally relevant
programs that seamlessly combine academic excellence with professional
readiness. With an A++ NAAC-accredited university partner and over
15,000 successful alumni, the group has firmly established itself as a
leader in experiential learning and industry immersion. Students
from Future Varsity’s diverse verticals - NAEMD, NASM, NAFDI, GAPA,
LSI, IMSR, and LivGlobal - collaborate seamlessly to organise the event
under the guidance and supervision of Miss India Organization, The Times
Group. This partnership embodies the institution’s forward-thinking
approach and the pageant’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and
youth-driven excellence. Promoting the Vision of Maharashtra Tourism.
Aligning with the vision of Maharashtra Tourism, Future Varsity is
stepping beyond fashion to actively promote the state's rich culture and
heritage through the finalists of the pageant. The
stage came alive with the Finalist Introduction Round, followed by the
technically polished Ramp Walk Round, expressive Introduction Round, and
an engaging Q&A Round, offering a complete showcase of beauty,
intellect, confidence, and stage command. Celebrating individuality and standout attributes, sub-category titles were announced: Miss Beautiful Smile - Parinaz Cooper Miss Glowing Skin - Samaira Shah Miss Rampwalk - Aarya Khairnar Miss Photogenic - Tamanna Bharat Miss Congeniality -Parinaz Cooper The defining moment of the evening arrived with the grand Crowning Moment, where Rajnandini Pawar was officially crowned Miss India Maharashtra 2026, marking the beginning of her journey toward the national stage. The
prestigious finale was evaluated by an eminent jury panel comprising
celebrated names across fashion, business, social impact, and wellness.
The panel included renowned Fashion Designer Ken Ferns, Titleholder
Nikita Porwal (Femina Miss India World 2024), Natasha Grover (Brand
& Operations Head, International Pageants, Miss India Organization,
The Times Group), Mehermeet Kaur (Femina Miss India Haryana 2023),
Wellness and Lifestyle Mentor Parinita Mehta of MDM Group, Industry
Leader Nimish Ajmera of Ajmera Group of Companies, and Arshia Rashid,
(Femina Miss India Maharashtra & West 2024). Their collective
expertise ensured a holistic, merit-driven evaluation celebrating not
just beauty, but intelligence, purpose, and personality. The
platform’s vision and execution are further strengthened by the
leadership and guidance of the Board of Directors, including Dr. Balkishan Sharma, Founder and Chairman, Mr. Pravin Joshi, Founder Director along with Directors
Mr. Vipul Solanki, Ms. Suchi Kothari, Mr. Paras Mehta, Mr. Jatin Asher,
Mr. Jayesh Gada, Mr. Vishwadeep Newton, Mr. Gopal C. Sharma, Mr. Sumeet
Singhania, and Shakir Shaikh – Fashion Choreographer, Show Director for
the evening & Director, Nest Academy of Modelling & Grooming
(NAMG), Dr. Sneha Asar & Mr. Rishi Sharma
whose collective expertise across education, business, creative
direction, and strategic leadership continues to elevate the Femina Miss
India Maharashtra platform to new benchmarks of excellence. This
historic edition is proudly supported by our valued partners — Yuri
Woori (Co-powered by), Kosmoderma (Associate Partner), Dentokraftt
(Smile Care Partner), Hello Student (Accommodation Partner), Big FM
(Radio Partner), and The Sports Gurukul (Fitness Partner), in
association with Face of Mumbai and Modcast. Their collaboration
elevates the platform, empowering our finalists to shine at their
absolute best. The
grand finale was evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders
across fashion, business, wellness, and social impact, ensuring a
holistic and merit-driven selection process. With strong presence from
the fashion fraternity, media, and cultural influencers, the evening
reaffirmed the platform’s legacy as India’s most aspirational gateway to
global pageantry - seamlessly merging education, industry, and
empowerment under the visionary leadership of Future Varsity Education
Group. The
Femina Miss India Maharashtra State Finale 2026 continues to stand as a
symbol of aspiration - where fashion meets purpose, and dreams step
confidently onto a national runway.
The
evening opened with a powerful recap of the state selection journey -
featuring 10 large-scale auditions across Mumbai and Pune, witnessing
participation from 700+ contestants, and culminating in the selection of
the Top 16 finalists from Maharashtra, each representing ambition,
individuality, and next-generation leadership.
Sharing
her thoughts on the platform’s legacy, Nikita Porwal said, “Femina Miss
India has continued standing true to its vision of empowering talents
and championing womenhood. Witnessing the finalist perform with such
confidence and courage was truly rewarding and heartening. I
congratulate the organisers for putting up a good show.”
