The Miss Universe Nepal organization is all set to host the 2021 edition of the national pageant on 30th October 2021, where aspiring delegates from all over the country will compete against each other for the title and an opportunity to represent Nepal at Miss Universe 2021. The winner will succeed Miss Universe Nepal 2020 Anshika Sharma for the title.

Carrying forward the ‘Brave, Bold, Beautiful’ tagline, this year's pageant is all set to be a power-packed competition. After the free registration, application and the shortlisting process, the organization has announced the Top 18 semi-finalists who have been shortlisted from the 50 quarter-finalists who underwent several pre-pageant tasks and activities.

So, without any further ado, here are the Top 18 Semi-Finalists of Miss Universe Nepal 2021 –

Nina Kant Mandal

Bibhuti Gautam

Sagarika Malla

Sujita Basnet

Smita Neupane

Sagun Gurung

Keshu Khadka

Anuska Adhikari

Pratikshya Mahara Chhetri

Bristi Acharya

Arya Nishaant

Sadiksha Khadka

Anisha Poudel

Smarika Karki

Swikriti Khadka

Mandira Karki

Pritima Panthi

Rakchya Upreti

These semi-finalists will now go through some virtual sessions with the pageant’s supporter, advisor, and partner Prerana Shah, a Holistic Health and Wellness Consultant who was also the Ambassador, Coach, and Judge for Miss Universe Nepal 2020. The session will also include a ‘Legends’ orientation with Miss Universe Nepal 2017 Nagma Shrestha and Dr. Tshering Lama, is the Executive Chairperson and Co-founder of Ideas Studio Nepal for a ‘Social Impact Leadership’ session.

Congratulations to all the Semi-Finalists!