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Bihar’s Akanksha Neha to Represent India‑Europe at Miss Universe 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:45 PM
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Saharsa native Akanksha Neha, an MBA graduate from the UK and former vice‑president at a European investment bank, will compete in Miss Universe 2026, representing the India‑Europe region.
Akanksha Neha, a 28‑year‑old from Saharsa, Bihar, has secured a spot in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant as the representative of the India‑Europe region. After completing her MBA in the United Kingdom, she spent nearly a decade building a corporate career in Poland, most recently serving as vice‑president at an investment bank.
Her transition from the boardroom to the runway marks a rare crossover, highlighting both her academic credentials and her poise in the world of international beauty contests. Neha’s participation is expected to draw attention to the growing presence of Indian contestants on global stages.
Organisers of Miss Universe have confirmed her eligibility under the newly introduced regional representation format, which groups contestants from multiple countries. Neha will join delegates from across the globe in the upcoming competition slated for early 2026.
Her transition from the boardroom to the runway marks a rare crossover, highlighting both her academic credentials and her poise in the world of international beauty contests. Neha’s participation is expected to draw attention to the growing presence of Indian contestants on global stages.
Organisers of Miss Universe have confirmed her eligibility under the newly introduced regional representation format, which groups contestants from multiple countries. Neha will join delegates from across the globe in the upcoming competition slated for early 2026.