PCTE Mr. & Miss Punjab 2026: New Stars Rise to Claim the Crown

Ludhiana, October 9, 2026: The grand finale of PCTE Mr. & Miss Punjab 2026 was held at PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, as part of Festaweek 2026, bringing together some of the most talented young contestants for an evening filled with glamour, confidence, style and entertainment.
The finale featured 16 selected contestants who competed for the coveted titles of PCTE Mr. and Miss Punjab 2026. The contestants went through different rounds that tested their personality, confidence, stage presence and overall talent. The evening also featured exciting ramp walks and a question-and-answer round, where the finalists shared their views on various contemporary topics.
The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of judges comprising Keythan Bhatia (Fashion Show Director, Choreographer, Styling Consultant, Fashion Educator and Model Mentor); Dr. Rupinder Khera( Winner of The Jewel of India (Princess)); Arjun Sethi(Founder & Owner-Scasa Agro Industries, Scasa Nutrients Pvt Ltd.) and Dr. Priyanka Sharma (Mrs.India 2025 and subsequently represented India on International stage at Mrs.Earth) ; Harpreet Kaur Kang (Dean, International Affairs, PCTE Group of Institutes)
After a closely contested finale, Shivansh Bhandari was crowned PCTE Mr. Punjab 2026, while Ms. Favour Obso won the coveted title of PCTE Miss Punjab 2026.
The 1st Runner-up titles were won by Mohammad Burhan Muzamil Wani and Jiya Tondon, while Monyal and Pragati were declared the 2nd Runners-up.
Several special titles were also presented during the evening, including Mr. Influencer –Simranjot Singh, Ms. Influencer –Kimberly, Mr. Personality -Zorawar Singh, Ms. Personality  Yananai Mpofu, Top Model – Jugad Singh, Ms. Top Model – Harmandeep Kaur, Mr. Fitness- Harshdeep Singh and Ms. Fitness -Diya Verma
The event witnessed an enthusiastic response from students, participants and the audience.
Harpreet Kaur Kang Dean, International Affairs, PCTE Group of Institutes said, “PCTE Mr. & Miss Punjab is a platform for young people to showcase their confidence, personality and talent. We are happy to see the enthusiasm and effort put in by all the contestants.”
The grand finale concluded with a vibrant celebration of talent, confidence, individuality and the spirit of young Punjab, making PCTE Mr. & Miss Punjab 2026 one of the highlights of Festaweek 2026.