Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech, India’s leading beauty training institute, is proud to announce that it partnered with the prestigious Miss Universe India 2025 as the Official Beauty Education Partner for its competition. This latest partnership is a milestone moment in the journey of Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech reinforcing its commitment to offering hands on and industry-relevant training experiences to aspiring beauty professionals.

Pic: Sandip Weling, Brand Custodian, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech presents the Best Glam Award to Ojasvi Sharma

For this collaboration, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech had enrolled the participation of nearly 300 of its students across various backstage and creative roles including makeup artistry, styling, grooming assistance, and backstage coordination; integrating hands-on, real-world experiences with classroom learning.

Speaking on this landmark partnership, Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, and Brand Custodian, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech said, “We are stepping into the spotlight of one of the most prestigious beauty pageant, Miss Universe, bringing our students, faculty, and brand into the heart of the celebration of beauty, talent, and empowerment. Our association with Miss Universe India is not just a partnership—it’s a gateway to high-impact, real-world learning. Our students aren’t just observing. They are actively contributing to a national-stage event, gaining exposure that few classrooms can replicate, and we hope that this experience shapes our students’ confidence, creativity, and professionalism.”

Nikhil Anand, President, Glamanand Group, the organisers of Miss Universe India 2025 shared, “We are delighted to welcome Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech as the Official Beauty Education Partner for Miss Universe India 2025. Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech is one of India’s most renowned names in the beauty, makeup and hair ecosystem delivering world-class talent and training to this space over the last decade. This collaboration not only enhances the experience of our contestants and their students, but it also sets a benchmark for industry-academia partnerships in India’s beauty sector.”

A key highlight of the partnership is an exclusive Masterclass by Gayetri Chakravarthy, National Creative Director at Lakmē Lever Pvt. Ltd. for the students of Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech and Miss Universe participants. Her session focuses on grooming, styling, and presentation, offering shortlisted contestants a professional edge ahead of the finale.

At the highly anticipated grand finale in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 18th August, 2025, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech presented the “Next Gen Glam Award for Best Hair and Makeup” to Ojasvi Sharma for her remarkable fashion talent. This special recognition is intended to honour their standout style, creativity, and on-stage presence—attributes brought to life in collaboration with the students of Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech.

Leading up to the finale in Jaipur, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech held various regional rounds across India including a two-day advanced beauty masterclass, led by renowned professionals. These sessions helped the students hone their high-fashion makeup techniques, backstage etiquettes, and professional photo shoot readiness.

As India prepares to crown its next Miss Universe India titleholder, Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech continues to demonstrate how academic excellence, industry alignment, and creative exposure can collectively empower the next generation of beauty professionals.