Miss World, established in 1951, is the older of the two pageants, while Miss Universe was founded in 1952. Miss World is a global pageant that emphasizes beauty, talent, and intelligence, while Miss Universe focuses more on physical beauty and confidence. The Miss World Organization owns and operates Miss World, while Miss Universe is owned by the Miss Universe Organization, each with its own rules and regulations.
The age range for Miss World contestants is 16 to 26 years old, while Miss Universe contestants must be between 18 and 28 years old. Additionally, Miss Universe allows contestants who are married or have children, whereas Miss World does not.
Both pageants offer prizes such as cash, scholarships, and travel opportunities to the winners, but the specifics of the prizes can vary.
The first Miss world was Kiki Håkansson from Sweden in 1951, while the first Miss Universe was Armi Kuusela from Finland in 1952.
India won six Miss World pageants and three Miss Universe pageants.
India’s Miss World List:
| Year | Name |
| 1966 | Reita Faria |
| 1994 | Aishwarya Rai |
| 1997 | Diana Hayden |
| 1999 | Yukta Mookhey |
| 2000 | Priyanka Chopra |
| 2017 | Manushi Chhillar |
India’s Miss Universe List:
| Year | Name |
| 1994 | Sushmita Sen |
| 2000 | Lara Dutta |
| 2021 | Harnaaz Sandhu |
In summary, while Miss World and Miss Universe share similarities, including the emphasis on beauty and talent, there are significant differences between the two, such as their organization, age range of contestants, and focus.