work, photoshoots, interviews and etiquette lessons. On the coronation night, which lasts up to three hours long, all the candidates engage in an opening sequence, introduction speech (after which the top 14 semi-finalists are chosen who then compete in an interview portion with the judges), and an evening gown sequence, where the 7 finalists are chosen. This is when the final common question and answer round is held. At the end, the names of 5 winner are announced from live telecast in Nepal Television. Tasks Miss Nepal's have to represent Nepal into their respective international beauty pageants. Miss Nepal gets to be a Young Conservation Ambassador for the activities of WWF Nepal Relevant and important charity work with Maiti Nepal & HIV & Aids Campaign. Requirements Requirements for selection of participants of the hidden treasure, Miss Nepal: The applicant should be an unmarried female Nepalese citizen. Age should be between 18 and 27 years. Minimum academic qualification should be 10+2 or equivalent. Minimum height must be 5 ft 3 inches (160 cm). Applicant should possess sound health. No tattoo on body. Notable winners and contestants Ruby Rana (Miss Nepal 1994) Neelima Gurung (Miss Nepal 1997) Niru Shrestha Gurung (Miss Nepal 1998) Malvika Subba (Miss Nepal 2002) Anita Gurung (Miss Nepal Earth 2004) Sarah Gurung (Miss Nepal Asia Pacific 2005) Anupama Aura Gurung (Miss Nepal Earth 2011) Shristi Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2012) Ishani Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2013) Shrinkhala Khatiwada (Miss Nepal World 2018) Priya Sigdel (Miss Nepal Earth 2018) Manita Devkota (Miss Nepal Universe 2018) Anushka Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2019) Namrata Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2020) Controversial contestants 1998 Winner Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned when it was discovered that she had fled to the US after she finish competed in Miss World 1998. Therefore, 1st runner-up Niru Shrestha was crowned first place. 2012 Contestant Rashmita Maharjan was injured during the scooter practice, resulting her to quit the contest. She later, came back in 2014 contest and made it to Top 10 semi-finalist. 2014 Contestant Mona Bajracharya's family was unhappy with her competing in the pageant which resulted with her quitting from the contest which give an odd number, from 20 to 19 contestants. 2014 First Runner-up Prinsha Shrestha was the second Miss Nepal to be dethroned due to breaking the rules from her contract with Hidden Treasure by competing in Miss Eco Queens 2015 pageant. 2nd runner up