Munish Sood
Mandi
One of North India’s emerging youth fashion and talent platforms, “Mr and Miss Northern India Season 3”, is set to culminate with its grand finale on June 8, 2026, at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Sector 5, Panchkula.
The event is being organised by the Fit or Fire Foundation and The Back Benchers Group, and is powered by Arni University, with support from MPG Food Tourism, Roko Food Hub, and Ratna Jewellers, Mandi.
The organisers said the reality-based modelling competition received an overwhelming response from students across leading universities and colleges in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. Auditions for the third season were conducted at institutions including CGC University, Chandigarh University, Rayat Bahra University, Lovely Professional University, Shoolini University, Bahra University, Sai School of Nursing, Lamrin Tech Skills University, and Himachal Dental College.
More than 1,200 participants appeared for the auditions, out of which 250 contestants advanced to the semi-final stage. Following several competitive rounds, 80 finalists have been shortlisted for the grand finale.
The organisers said the finale will feature prominent personalities from the fashion and entertainment industry, including Manika Vishwakarma and Shubham Sharma. Several noted singers and digital influencers from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab are also expected to attend the event.
The competition is being produced in a reality-show format, with episodes scheduled to be telecast on Pitara TV.
Speaking on the occasion, Fit or Fire Foundation and Northern Modelling Chief Managing Director Amit Bhatia thanked the participating universities and institutions for their support in providing a platform to young talent from across the region.
He also acknowledged the efforts of organising team members Kumar Jagdish, Sinni Rajput, Vikas Goswami, Raja Singh Malhotra, Raku Walia, Mohit Sharma, Amrish Tomar, and Dr Yogendra Lal for successfully conducting the auditions and selection process across multiple campuses.
