Miss Nagaland is a state beauty pageant held annually since 1989 in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. Miss Nagaland does not generally send any of its winners or previous contestants to participate in other beauty pageants. Nevertheless, a number of its beauty queens have over the years gone on to compete independently in other beauty pageants at the regional and national levels, as well as internationally.https://nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/Infotainment/InfotainmentNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDA0ODEwMA%3D%3D
Miss Nagaland is not affiliated with The Times Group which has since 2017 introduced a new format for the selection of contestants for the Femina Miss India national beauty pageant. The Times Group holds a separate audition to crown a Femina Miss India Nagaland winner to represent the state of Nagaland at Femina Miss India.
The reigning Miss Nagaland is Linoka Achümi.
History The first Miss Nagaland competition took place in 1989. Since 1991, the Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland has been organizing the beauty pageant.
Titleholders Edition Miss Nagaland 1st Runner Up2nd Runner Up 2025Linoka AchümiBendangienla LongshirChristina Yeptho2024Anon KonyakNikali ShoheKelülü Dawhuo2023Neiketuno SechüVimgha SheqiIlihika Aye2022Hikali AchümiKenei RitseJentiren Jamir2021Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni KhüvüngLika ChophyLovi Awomi colspan="4" 2019Vikuonuo SachüImnasangla AoViphrotsünuo Kehie2018Mewetsho-ü DianuGrace W. EzüngBendangkokla Aier2017Marina KihoRuopfüzhano WhisoPewe-ü Tünyi2016Vilokali ZhimomiChuichangShenili Chishi2015Nenghoilhing HangsingAlica Zhimomi Yangerjungla Pongen2014Veineinem SingsonKaheli ChophyMülüvesalü Keyho2013Benjongmenla JamirAbeni W. Khüvüng Shürhosenuo Yano2012Imlibenla WatiDovine VenühSemersungla2011Vetolü DawhuoImnüksunglaWankam Konyak2010Hattineng HangsingVirieno ZakiesatoTsukoli Kinimi2009Esther Natso2008Abin KukiNyeie Leinak PhomChumlano Kikon2007Imsülemla AierYanbeniNüvolü2006Akümnaro2005Tiarenla Jamir2004Regina Rongmei2003Sentila Pongen2002Bendangrenla2001Hotoli Swu2000Akuonuo Khezhie1999Caroline Sümi1998Tokatoli Shohe1997Vesakulü Asaku Veyie1996Ellen Konyak1995Adule Mero1994Margaret Rongmei1993Imtisangla1992Rachel Imchen1991Lipono1990Anjuna Sahi1989Lipokla
Events Miss Nagaland 2023 The 34th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2023 at the Capital Cultural Centre, Kohima. This edition marked the first time the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland officially partnered with a national pageant organisation; a representative of the Glamanand Group attended the event as part of the jury. Subsequently, Neiketuno Sechü who was crowned the winner secured the right to represent Nagaland at the Miss Grand India pageant, held on August 11, 2024.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2023Neiketuno SechüTop 8, Miss Grand India 20241st Runner UpVimgha SheqiTop 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20242nd Runner UpIlihika Aye
Sub-title awards ResultContestantMiss Beautiful SmileTsiawavi NyuwiMiss MultimediaVimgha SheqiMiss Perfect 10Neiketuno SechüMiss PhotogenicIlihika AyeMiss TalentFlora KentMiss Beautiful SkinKeziah MeroQueen of HeartsKatienla P Longchar
Miss Nagaland 2022 The 33rd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2022 at the Capital Cultural Centre, Kohima. Hikali Achumi from Zunheboto was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2022Hikali AchumiTop 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20231st Runner UpKenei RitseMiss Northeast 20232nd Runner UpJentiren JamirFemina Miss India Nagaland 2024
Sub-title awards ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Beautiful SmileHikali AchumiMiss MultimediaHikali AchumiMiss Perfect 10Chochoi LhoujemMiss PhotogenicKenei RitseMiss TalentKetou-u PfusenuoTop 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2023Miss Beautiful SkinJentiren JamirQueen of HeartsLinovi P Kiba
Miss Nagaland 2021 Following a hiatus in 2020 when Miss Nagaland could not take place owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 32nd edition of the pageant was held on 20 December 2021 at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts, Jotsoma, Kohima. Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng from Peren was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
The Miss Nagaland 2021 pageant marked the continuing 30th anniversary celebrations of the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2021Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni KhüvüngTop 7, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20221st Runner UpLika Chophy2nd Runner UpLovi AwomiFemina Miss India Nagaland 2022
Sub-title awards ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Beautiful SmileEzhoto-u KeyhoFemina Miss India Nagaland 2023Miss EmpowerSharon SingsonMiss MultimediaThejakhrienuo Nakhro and Naghophukali SwuMiss Perfect 10Lika ChophyMiss PhotogenicAkumla JamirMiss TalentKewasha LorinMiss Beautiful SkinLovi AwomiQueen of HeartsKawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng
Miss Nagaland 2019 The 31st edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2019 in Jotsoma, Kohima. Vikuonuo Sachü from Kohima was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2019Vikuonuo SachüTop 7, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20221st Runner UpImnasangla AoTop 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20202nd Runner UpViphrotsüno Kehie
Sub-title awards ResultContestantMiss Beautiful SmileViphrotsüno KehieMiss EmpowerImnasangla AoMiss MultimediaAkumla ImsongMiss Perfect 10Viphrotsüno KehieMiss PhotogenicShefüvi PfithuMiss TalentNeisevono ZashümoBest Evening GownGimluleQueen of HeartsKhrielievinuo Suohu
Miss Nagaland 2018 The 30th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2018 at Jotsoma, Kohima. Mewetsho-ü Dianu from Phek was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2018Mewetsho-ü Dianu1st Runner UpGrace W. Ezüng2nd Runner UpBendangkokla Aier
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss EmpowerTsuniholiMiss MultimediaMartolaMiss Perfect 10Mewetsho-ü DianuMiss PhotogenicAka AchümiMiss TalentNeingainem KukiBest Evening GownVekhotolü LoheQueen of HeartsVekhotolü Lohe
Miss Nagaland 2017 The 29th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2017 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 12 contestants competed for the title. Marina Kiho from Dimapur was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
The photo-shoot of the contestants was directed by Ketholeno Kense Vihienuo, Indian supermodel from Nagaland and a recipient of the Vogue India and Colours Infinity Young Achiever of the Year award at Vogue Women of the Year 2017.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2017 Marina Kiho Femina Miss India Nagaland 20191st Runner UpRuopfüzhano WhisoMiss Universe Nagaland 2024 Femina Miss India Nagaland 2018http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/Infotainment/Infotainmentnews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDEyOTcxNA%3D%3D 2nd Runner UpPewe-ü Tünyi
Sub-title awards AwardContestantBBlunt Miss Beautiful HairMarina KihoMiss EmpowerRuopfüzhano WhisoMiss Perfect 10Pelevinuo RüpreoMiss PhotogenicSanglitola ChangMiss TalentSanglitola ChangQueen of HeartsPewe-ü Tünyi
Miss Nagaland 2016 The 28th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2016 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 14 contestants vied for the title which was ultimately won by Vilokali Zhimomi of Dimapur.
The Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland held its 25 years celebrations to coincide with the 2016 edition of the pageant.
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2016Vilokali ZhimomiTop 3, Femina Miss India Nagaland 20171st Runner UpChuichang2nd Runner UpShenili Chishi
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss CongenialityNgapkhao KonyakMiss Perfect 10Vilokali ZhimomiMiss PhotogenicVilokali ZhimomiMiss TalentChuichang
Miss Nagaland 2015 The 27th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2015 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Nenghoilhing Hangsing was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2015Nenghoilhing Hangsing1st Runner UpAlica Zhimomi2nd Runner UpYangerjungla Pongen
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss Perfect 10Yangerjungla PongenMiss PhotogenicNenghoilhing HangsingMiss TalentShanchobeni Y. JungioQueen of HeartsZehovire Avi Kechü
Miss Nagaland 2014 The 26th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 7 November 2014 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Veineinem Singsong of Dimapur was crowned the winner at the end of the event.http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDA3MDE0NQ==
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2014Veineinem Singson1st Runner UpKaheli ChophyFemina Miss India Nagaland 2017 1st Runner Up, Eclectic Model Hunt 20152nd Runner UpMülüvesalü Keyho
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss Perfect 10TeisovinuoMiss PhotogenicMülüvesalü KeyhoMiss TalentL.C PaunenQueen of HeartsB. Sangki Konyak
Miss Nagaland 2013 The 25th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2013 at the capital of Nagaland, Kohima, Kohima. 18 contestants vied for the title. Benjongmenla Jamir was crowned the winner by the previous year's winner Imlibenla Jamir.
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2013Benjongmenla Jamir1st Runner UpAbeny W Khüvüng2nd Runner UpShürhosenuo Yano
Miss Nagaland 2012 The 24th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2012 at the state capital Kohima. Imlibenla Jamir of Mokokchung bested 18 other contestants to win the crown.http://www.nagalandpost.com/channelnews/state/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDAyODI5OQ%3D%3D-nVVtKEy87NA%3D
Final results ResultContestantNote(s)Miss Nagaland 2012Imlibenla Jamir (Imlibenla Wati)Runner Up, Miss Supertalent of the World 2016 1st Runner Up (Miss World Beauty India), Miss India Elite 20151st Runner UpDovine Venüh2nd Runner UpSemersungla
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMary Kay Miss Beautiful SkinSemersunglaMiss CongenialityMarlyne K. ZhimomiMiss Perfect 10Imlibenla JamirMiss PhotogenicKenei RakhoEastern Mirror Readers' Choice AwardImlibenla Jamir
Miss Nagaland 2011 The 23rd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2011 at the state capital Kohima. 15 contestants competed for the crown, which was won by Vetolü Dawhuo of Phek.http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDAxMDA4Nw==-1sBGYqmqwr8=
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2011Vetolü Dawhuo1st Runner UpImnüksungla2nd Runner UpWankam Konyak
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss Beautiful SkinNoibenkupling NyamMiss CongenialityNoibenkupling NyamMiss Perfect 10Nyembo KonyakMiss PhotogenicKajenkala LongcharReaders' Choice AwardSentirenla Ozüküm
Miss Nagaland 2010 The 22nd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2010 at the state capital Kohima, where Hattinneng Hangsing of Peren was declared the winner at the end of the event.
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2010Hattinneng Hangsing1st Runner UpVirieno Zakiesato2nd Runner UpTsukoli Kinimi
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMary Kay Miss Beautiful SkinMughali KinimiMiss CongenialityMughali KinimiMiss Perfect 10K. Limei PhomMiss PhotogenicAlemla ChangEastern Mirror Viewers' Choice AwardVirieno Zakiesato
Miss Nagaland 2009 ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2009Esther Natso
Miss Nagaland 2008 The 20th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2008 at the state capital Kohima. 13 contestants vied for the title which was won by Abin Kuki.http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMDU3NjU%3D-%2BY9lhuz8a7E%3D
Final results ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2008Abin Kuki1st Runner UpNyeie Leinak Phom2nd Runner UpChumlano Kikon
Sub-title awards AwardContestantMiss Beautiful SkinChumlano KikonMiss CongenialityNyeie Leinak PhomMiss Perfect 10Chumlano KikonMiss PhotogenicReema ZeliangEastern Mirror Readers' Choice AwardMoakala Phom
Miss Nagaland 2007 ResultContestantMiss Nagaland 2007Imsülemla Aier