[2][3] The Miss Universe India 2024 pageant was held from September 9th to 22nd, with the grand finale took place in Zee Studios, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

[citation needed] In early May, National Director Nikhil Anand announced on social media that contestants would be selected from each Indian state.

Once all state representatives are announced, they will compete for the title of Miss Universe India at the grand finale, expected to be held in October 2024.

The contestants underwent multiple rounds of interviews, with participants who had achieved runner-up or finalist titles at state-level pageants being particularly encouraged to audition.

Additionally, the event marked the official announcement of Miss Universe India representatives for the states of Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Tripura.

[citation needed] The Miss Universe India 2024 pageant features 51 contestants: 31 state representatives, 14 wildcard entries, and 6 NRI delegates.