The felicitation was held during the inauguration of ERAYA’26, the cultural festival of MLS at MAHE Bengaluru, which celebrates talent, creativity and culture. Kaziah was honoured for her journey from the law classroom to the national pageant stage and is now preparing to represent India at the global Miss Universe competition later this year.
At 19, while pursuing her legal education, Kaziah became the first woman from Kerala to win the Miss Universe India title. Her achievement has brought pride to her peers, faculty members and the wider MAHE Bengaluru community as she prepares to compete on one of the world’s most recognised stages.
Currently in the third semester of the BA LLB programme, Kaziah has balanced her academic commitments with her interests in fashion and public engagement. At MLS, she has been an active member of the RUBARU fashion team and is known among faculty members and peers as a polite, studious and approachable student. Her faculty members also recognise her as a strong team player with excellent communication skills, qualities that have supported her academic journey and participation in the competitive world of pageantry.
Reflecting on her journey, Kaziah Liz Mejo said, “My journey has taught me that success is not just about wearing a crown, it is about perseverance, overcoming challenges and continuously striving to become the best version of yourself. As a student of Manipal Law School at MAHE Bengaluru, I have learned the value of resilience, discipline and confidence. I am proud to carry these lessons with me as I represent India on the global stage.”
Speaking at the felicitation, Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, said, “A crown brings attention. Character decides what that attention can become. Kaziah’s journey tells every student that confidence is not the absence of uncertainty, it is the decision not to let uncertainty have the final word. Her achievement enlarges the horizon of what the next young woman may permit herself to imagine.”
Commenting on her achievement, Prof. Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas, Director, Manipal Law School, said, “Manipal Law School is proud of Kaziah’s achievement. She epitomises our law students, studying and playing hard, whether on the sports field, in moot courts or in pageantry.”
Kaziah’s journey reflects an approach in which a young person can pursue diverse interests alongside formal education. As a law student, performer, model and public representative, she has pursued her interests with preparation, courage, discipline and a strong sense of purpose. Her achievement reflects the belief that education should give students intellectual confidence and moral courage to realise their potential without limiting their talents to a single field.
For Manipal Law School, the crown represents more than a title. It is a celebration of a student who pursued a dream beyond the conventional boundaries of a law classroom. Her achievement also reflects the spirit of holistic development encouraged at MAHE Bengaluru, where students are given the space to discover their strengths, pursue diverse interests and build confidence alongside their academic and professional journeys.
As Kaziah prepares to represent India internationally, the Manipal Law School and MAHE Bengaluru communities have celebrated the milestone and extended their best wishes to her for the journey ahead.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations across Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.
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