IIT Madras student wins Miss Universe Telangana 2026, eyes national crown
From engineering classrooms to the pageant stage, IIT Madras data science scholar Hasitha Narayanabhatta is making her mark. Crowned Miss Universe Telangana 2026, she is inspiring others to pursue their passions without limits.
Breaking the mold of traditional career paths, Hasitha Narayanabhatta, an IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications student, has been crowned Miss Universe Telangana 2026. The engineering graduate will now represent Telangana at the Miss Universe India competition, adding another milestone to her impressive journey.
A BTech graduate from GNIT Hyderabad, Hasitha has successfully balanced academic excellence with her passion for pageantry. Her achievement highlights how students can pursue diverse interests while excelling in both education and extracurricular fields.
Further strengthening her academic profile, Hasitha has completed training in Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO. With expertise spanning engineering, data science, and technology, alongside her success in pageantry, she represents a new generation of multi-talented achievers.
As Hasitha Narayanabhatta prepares to compete for the Miss Universe India 2026 crown, her journey from engineering classrooms to the pageant stage is inspiring aspiring students and young professionals to embrace every passion with confidence.
'EXCELLENCE ISN'T LIMITED TO A SINGLE FIELD'
Reflecting on her journey, Hasitha said the title represents much more than a pageant victory.
"My journey reflects the belief that excellence isn't limited to a single field. By balancing academics, technology, and pageantry, I hope to inspire young people to pursue diverse passions with confidence and determination," she said.
Expressing her gratitude after winning the title, Hasitha thanked her family, friends, mentors, and everyone who supported her throughout the journey.
She said she is honoured to be crowned Miss Universe Telangana 2026 and is excited to represent the state at the national level. She also thanked the Miss Universe Telangana Organisation and extended special gratitude to Dr Sunitha for her guidance, encouragement, and unwavering belief in her.
Hasitha's achievement is a reminder that success does not have to fit into one mould. By balancing her studies in the BS in Data Science and Applications programme at IIT Madras, engineering, and pageantry, she is challenging conventional expectations and showing that it is possible to pursue multiple passions while excelling in each.
Breaking the mold of traditional career paths, Hasitha Narayanabhatta, an IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications student, has been crowned Miss Universe Telangana 2026. The engineering graduate will now represent Telangana at the Miss Universe India competition, adding another milestone to her impressive journey.
A BTech graduate from GNIT Hyderabad, Hasitha has successfully balanced academic excellence with her passion for pageantry. Her achievement highlights how students can pursue diverse interests while excelling in both education and extracurricular fields.
Further strengthening her academic profile, Hasitha has completed training in Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO. With expertise spanning engineering, data science, and technology, alongside her success in pageantry, she represents a new generation of multi-talented achievers.
As Hasitha Narayanabhatta prepares to compete for the Miss Universe India 2026 crown, her journey from engineering classrooms to the pageant stage is inspiring aspiring students and young professionals to embrace every passion with confidence.
'EXCELLENCE ISN'T LIMITED TO A SINGLE FIELD'
Reflecting on her journey, Hasitha said the title represents much more than a pageant victory.
"My journey reflects the belief that excellence isn't limited to a single field. By balancing academics, technology, and pageantry, I hope to inspire young people to pursue diverse passions with confidence and determination," she said.
Expressing her gratitude after winning the title, Hasitha thanked her family, friends, mentors, and everyone who supported her throughout the journey.
She said she is honoured to be crowned Miss Universe Telangana 2026 and is excited to represent the state at the national level. She also thanked the Miss Universe Telangana Organisation and extended special gratitude to Dr Sunitha for her guidance, encouragement, and unwavering belief in her.
Hasitha's achievement is a reminder that success does not have to fit into one mould. By balancing her studies in the BS in Data Science and Applications programme at IIT Madras, engineering, and pageantry, she is challenging conventional expectations and showing that it is possible to pursue multiple passions while excelling in each.
