On 11 April 2018 , Devkota joined Miss Nepal 2018 at Hotel Annapurna in Kathmandu , where she was crowned as Miss Nepal Universe 2018 . She succeeded outgoing titleholder Nagma Shrestha . Manita Devkota has been successful to catch the eye of the judge because of her best answer to the question asked and impress the audience with her looks and attitude in Miss Nepal competition . She has worked with many organizations like ‘ She ’s the first ’ and ‘ Days for Girls ’ to fulfill her passions . She has openly stated that her dream job would be one where " I could travel the world and impact communities at the individual level . " At an Interview , Miss Universe Nepal Devkota express her opinion on Miss Nepal : On 17 December 2018 , Manita Devkota participated Miss Universe 2018 at IMPACT Arena , Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi Province , northern suburb of Bangkok , Thailand . Nepal has debuted in the Miss Universe pageantry last year . In the second year of participation , Devkota made it to Top 10 . She became the first Miss Nepal to enter in the Semi-Final Spot in the Miss Universe . According to Miss Universe 2018 , she was placed in the 7th position in that pageant . She was called as " The Dark Horse " in Miss Universe Competition , as her Dedication , self-confident , determination , tenacity and the willpower makes her a strong contender at Miss Universe competition and was surprising and impressing everyone . This is what she said in her Top 20 Statement : I see myself as a pioneer , I 'm a first generation immigrant and a first generation college graduate . That fact alone , has maybe valued my dreams and feel empower ! I now work to empower women & girl in my community who face menstrual health , By providing them health training , solutions & health education . Sawadekka ! After Miss Universe Competition , Devkota conveyed her sincere gratitude to her well-wishers , saying In 2017 , she has taken part a in protest Women 's March to support marginalised individuals and issues
Miss Nepal 2018
Miss Nepal 2018
Manita Devkota