Worldwide Media and KIIT Bhubaneswar formally came together today at The Times Group headquarters in Mumbai to ceremoniously announce that KIIT Bhubaneswar will host the 61st Femina Miss India Grand Finale, scheduled for April 18, 2026. This significant collaboration marks the partnership of two prestigious institutions with a shared vision to celebrate talent, ambition, and the spirit of young India on one of the country’s most iconic platforms.
The dignitaries from KIIT Bhubaneswar who were in attendance were Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT and KISS, Bhubaneswar Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Soumyendu Shankar Ray, Director General, KIIT & Dr. Varun Suthra, Director, KIIT and KISS, Bhubaneswar, and they were joined by Rohit Gopakumar, Director, Worldwide Media, Times Group and reigning Femina Miss India titleholders, Nikita Porwal, Rekha Pandey & Aayushi Dholakia.
Speaking on the momentous occasion, representatives from Worldwide Media and KIIT Bhubaneswar expressed their enthusiasm for this landmark association and reaffirmed their commitment to creating an extraordinary spectacle of talent that inspires and resonates with audiences nationwide.
Speaking on the partnership, Achyuta Samanta – Founder of KIIT shared, “At KIIT, we believe education goes beyond classrooms; it is about shaping individuals who inspire change. Since its inception, KIIT has championed women’s empowerment and participation, making this association with the 61st Femina Miss India even more meaningful. As the presenting partner and host of the grand finale at our Bhubaneswar campus, we take immense pride in celebrating the talent, confidence and leadership of young women who represent the next generation.”
The partnership signing ceremony held in Mumbai served as an important milestone in the journey towards the 61st Femina Miss India Grand Finale scheduled on April 18, 2026, at KIIT Bhubaneswar. Femina Miss India envisions creating an ecosystem of global influence and social impact through strategic partnerships that enable women to realise their full potential as role models and ambassadors, bringing honour and recognition to India worldwide.
A powerful platform that has turned dreams into reality for decades. Femina Miss India has long believed in the power of beauty to inspire confidence, empower young women, and celebrate individuality, self-expression, and purpose.
