# Miss Nagaland

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.
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 Neiketuno Sechü.

## 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 Up | 2nd Runner Up | Ref. |
| 2023 | Neiketuno Sechü | Vimgha Sheqi | Ilihika Aye | |
| 2022 | Hikali Achümi | Kenei Ritse | Jentiren Jamir | |
| 2021 | Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng | Lika Chophy | Lovi Awomi | |
| 2020 | No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2019 | Vikuonuo Sachü | Imnasangla Ao | Viphrotsünuo Kehie | |
| 2018 | Mewetsho-ü Dianu | Grace W. Ezüng | Bendangkokla Aier | |
| 2017 | Marina Kiho | Ruopfüzhano Whiso | Pewe-ü Tünyi | |
| 2016 | Vilokali Zhimomi | Chuichang | Shenili Chishi | |
| 2015 | Nenghoilhing Hangsing | Alica Zhimomi | Yangerjungla Pongen | |
| 2014 | Veineinem Singson | Kaheli Chophy | Mülüvesalü Keyho | |
| 2013 | Benjongmenla Jamir | Abeni W. Khüvüng | Shürhosenuo Yano | |
| 2012 | Imlibenla Wati | Dovine Venüh | Semersungla | |
| 2011 | Vetolü Dawhuo | Imnüksungla | Wankam Konyak | |
| 2010 | Hattineng Hangsing | Virieno Zakiesato | Tsukoli Kinimi | |
| 2009 | Esther Natso | | | |
| 2008 | Abin Kuki | Nyeie Leinak Phom | Chumlano Kikon | |
| 2007 | Imsülemla Aier | Yanbeni | Nüvolü | |
| 2006 | Akümnaro | | | |
| 2005 | Tiarenla Jamir | | | |
| 2004 | Regina Rongmei | | | |
| 2003 | Sentila Pongen | | | |
| 2002 | Bendangrenla | | | |
| 2001 | Hotoli Swu | | | |
| 2000 | Akuonuo Khezhie | | | |
| 1999 | Caroline Sümi | | | |
| 1998 | Tokatoli Shohe | | | |
| 1997 | Vesakulü Asaku Veyie | | | |
| 1996 | Ellen Konyak | | | |
| 1995 | Adule Mero | | | |
| 1994 | Margaret Rongmei | | | |
| 1993 | Imtisangla | | | |
| 1992 | Rachel Imchen | | | |
| 1991 | Lipono | | | |
| 1990 | Anjuna Sahi | | | |
| 1989 | Lipokla | | | |

## 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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2023 | Neiketuno Sechü | Top 8, Miss Grand India 2024 |
| 1st Runner Up | Vimgha Sheqi | Top 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2024 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Ilihika Aye |

#### Sub-title awards

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Beautiful Smile | Tsiawavi Nyuwi |
| Miss Multimedia | Vimgha Sheqi |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Neiketuno Sechü |
| Miss Photogenic | Ilihika Aye |
| Miss Talent | Flora Kent |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Keziah Mero |
| Queen of Hearts | Katienla 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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2022 | Hikali Achumi | Top 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2023 |
| 1st Runner Up | Kenei Ritse | Miss Northeast 2023 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Jentiren Jamir | Femina Miss India Nagaland 2024 |

#### Sub-title awards

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Beautiful Smile | Hikali Achumi | |
| Miss Multimedia | Hikali Achumi | |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Chochoi Lhoujem | |
| Miss Photogenic | Kenei Ritse | |
| Miss Talent | Ketou-u Pfusenuo | Top 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2023 |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Jentiren Jamir | |
| Queen of Hearts | Linovi 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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2021 | Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng | Top 7, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2022 |
| 1st Runner Up | Lika Chophy | |
| 2nd Runner Up | Lovi Awomi | Femina Miss India Nagaland 2022 |

#### Sub-title awards

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Beautiful Smile | Ezhoto-u Keyho | Femina Miss India Nagaland 2023 |
| Miss Empower | Sharon Singson | |
| Miss Multimedia | Thejakhrienuo Nakhro and Naghophukali Swu | |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Lika Chophy | |
| Miss Photogenic | Akumla Jamir | |
| Miss Talent | Kewasha Lorin | |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Lovi Awomi | |
| Queen of Hearts | Kawimaningsiliu 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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2019 | Vikuonuo Sachü | Top 7, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2022 |
| 1st Runner Up | Imnasangla Ao | Top 5, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2020 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Viphrotsüno Kehie | |

#### Sub-title awards

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Beautiful Smile | Viphrotsüno Kehie |
| Miss Empower | Imnasangla Ao |
| Miss Multimedia | Akumla Imsong |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Viphrotsüno Kehie |
| Miss Photogenic | Shefüvi Pfithu |
| Miss Talent | Neisevono Zashümo |
| Best Evening Gown | Gimlule |
| Queen of Hearts | Khrielievinuo 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

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2018 | Mewetsho-ü Dianu |
| 1st Runner Up | Grace W. Ezüng |
| 2nd Runner Up | Bendangkokla Aier |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Empower | Tsuniholi |
| Miss Multimedia | Martola |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Mewetsho-ü Dianu |
| Miss Photogenic | Aka Achümi |
| Miss Talent | Neingainem Kuki |
| Best Evening Gown | Vekhotolü Lohe |
| Queen of Hearts | Vekhotolü 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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2017 | Marina Kiho | Femina Miss India Nagaland 2019 |
| 1st Runner Up | Ruopfüzhano Whiso | Miss Universe Nagaland 2024 Femina Miss India Nagaland 2018 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Pewe-ü Tünyi | |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| BBlunt Miss Beautiful Hair | Marina Kiho |
| Miss Empower | Ruopfüzhano Whiso |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Pelevinuo Rüpreo |
| Miss Photogenic | Sanglitola Chang |
| Miss Talent | Sanglitola Chang |
| Queen of Hearts | Pewe-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

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2016 | Vilokali Zhimomi | Top 3, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2017 |
| 1st Runner Up | Chuichang | |
| 2nd Runner Up | Shenili Chishi | |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Congeniality | Ngapkhao Konyak |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Vilokali Zhimomi |
| Miss Photogenic | Vilokali Zhimomi |
| Miss Talent | Chuichang |

### 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

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2015 | Nenghoilhing Hangsing |
| 1st Runner Up | Alica Zhimomi |
| 2nd Runner Up | Yangerjungla Pongen |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Yangerjungla Pongen |
| Miss Photogenic | Nenghoilhing Hangsing |
| Miss Talent | Shanchobeni Y. Jungio |
| Queen of Hearts | Zehovire 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.

#### Final results

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2014 | Veineinem Singson | |
| 1st Runner Up | Kaheli Chophy | Femina Miss India Nagaland 2017 1st Runner Up, Eclectic Model Hunt 2015 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Mülüvesalü Keyho | |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Teisovinuo |
| Miss Photogenic | Mülüvesalü Keyho |
| Miss Talent | L.C Paunen |
| Queen of Hearts | B. 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

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2013 | Benjongmenla Jamir |
| 1st Runner Up | Abeny W Khüvüng |
| 2nd Runner Up | Shürhosenuo 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.

#### Final results

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2012 | Imlibenla Jamir (Imlibenla Wati) | Runner Up, Miss Supertalent of the World 2016 1st Runner Up (Miss World Beauty India), Miss India Elite 2015 |
| 1st Runner Up | Dovine Venüh | |
| 2nd Runner Up | Semersungla | |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Mary Kay Miss Beautiful Skin | Semersungla |
| Miss Congeniality | Marlyne K. Zhimomi |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Imlibenla Jamir |
| Miss Photogenic | Kenei Rakho |
| Eastern Mirror Readers' Choice Award | Imlibenla 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.

#### Final results

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2011 | Vetolü Dawhuo |
| 1st Runner Up | Imnüksungla |
| 2nd Runner Up | Wankam Konyak |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Noibenkupling Nyam |
| Miss Congeniality | Noibenkupling Nyam |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Nyembo Konyak |
| Miss Photogenic | Kajenkala Longchar |
| Readers' Choice Award | Sentirenla 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

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2010 | Hattinneng Hangsing |
| 1st Runner Up | Virieno Zakiesato |
| 2nd Runner Up | Tsukoli Kinimi |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Mary Kay Miss Beautiful Skin | Mughali Kinimi |
| Miss Congeniality | Mughali Kinimi |
| Miss Perfect 10 | K. Limei Phom |
| Miss Photogenic | Alemla Chang |
| Eastern Mirror Viewers' Choice Award | Virieno Zakiesato |

### Miss Nagaland 2009

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2009 | Esther 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.

#### Final results

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2008 | Abin Kuki |
| 1st Runner Up | Nyeie Leinak Phom |
| 2nd Runner Up | Chumlano Kikon |

#### Sub-title awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Chumlano Kikon |
| Miss Congeniality | Nyeie Leinak Phom |
| Miss Perfect 10 | Chumlano Kikon |
| Miss Photogenic | Reema Zeliang |
| Eastern Mirror Readers' Choice Award | Moakala Phom |

### Miss Nagaland 2007

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2007 | Imsülemla Aier |

### Miss Nagaland 2006

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2006 | Akümnaro | 2nd Runner Up, Miss North East 2009 |

### Miss Nagaland 2005

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2005 | Tiarenla Jamir | Miss Jatropha North East 2006 |

### Miss Nagaland 2004

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2004 | Regina Rongmei |

### Miss Nagaland 2003

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2003 | Sentila Pongen | 2nd Runner Up, Miss North East 2004 |

### Miss Nagaland 2002

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2002 | Bendangrenla |

### Miss Nagaland 2001

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 2001 | Hotoli Swu |

### Miss Nagaland 2000

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 2000 | Akuonuo Khezhie | Contestant, Femina Miss India 2007 |

### Miss Nagaland 1999

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1999 | Caroline Sümi |

### Miss Nagaland 1998

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1998 | Tokatoli Shohe |

### Miss Nagaland 1997

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 1997 | Vesakulü Asaku Veyie | Miss North East 1997 |

### Miss Nagaland 1996

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1996 | Ellen Konyak |

### Miss Nagaland 1995

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 1995 | Adule Mero | Finalist, Miss North East 1996 |

### Miss Nagaland 1994

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1994 | Margaret Rongmei |

### Miss Nagaland 1993

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1993 | Imtisangla |

### Miss Nagaland 1992

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 1992 | Rachel Imchen | Miss East India 1995 |

### Miss Nagaland 1991

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1991 | Lipono |

### Miss Nagaland 1990

| Result | Contestant |
| Miss Nagaland 1990 | Anjuna Sahi |

### Miss Nagaland 1989

| Result | Contestant | Note(s) |
| Miss Nagaland 1989 | Lipokla | 2nd Runner Up, Miss North East 1989 |