India's Next Top Model, season 3 is the third installment of India's Next Top Model, which premiered on 21 October 2017, at 7:00 pm IST () on MTV India. The Season 3 judges were Malaika Arora, Milind Soman and Dabboo Ratnani.
The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Riya Subodh from Ahmedabad, who was awarded a one-year talent contract with MTV India.
Cast
Contestants
Judges and mentors
Episodes
Episode 1: Casting
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This was the casting episode. The 16 semi-finalists had a runway show at Club Sirkus, Mumbai for designer Gabriella Demetriades. Later, one by one had an interview with the judges.
Episode 2: Posing
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The top sixteen semi-finalists were narrowed down to the top 10 who moved into the model villa. Then remaining contestants had a challenge where they were paired up and had a photo shoot on stilts. Erika Packard was a guest mentor for this photo shoot. The pairs were Eva & Parina, Aakriti & Akanksha, Summer & Madhurima, Bhanu & Sabita and Shweta & Riya. After that the girls had an Underwater photo shoot with male model and judge Milind Soman. Each girl got only 3 dives. As Aakriti & Akanksha won the challenge, they got a special advantage by having 4 dives but that to steal 1 dive from one of the fellow models. Akanksha chose Eva & Aakriti chose Bhanu.
- First call-out: Summer Jacobs
- Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Bhanu Chaudhary
- Eliminated: Bhanu Chaudhary
- Featured photographer: Dabboo Ratnani
Episode 3: Runway
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Trainer Alesia Raut was a guest mentor to train the models for a runway challenge on a 10-inch runway in the water and had to take a selfie using OPPO phone kept at the end of the ramp. As the winner of the challenge Sabita was allowed to choose any 3 girls to give a disadvantage at the next shoot. She chose Eva, Aakriti & Summer. On set the models had a jewelry beauty shoot using balding caps while holding iguanas. The girls with disadvantage had to shoot with two iguanas instead of one like the other contestants.
- First call-out: Riya Subodh
- Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Madhurima Rao
- Eliminated: Madhurima Rao
Episode 4: Makeover
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A new contestant named Tanishq entered the competition. During this episode, makeovers occurred. After makeovers the contestants had a free fall photo shoot.
- First call-out: Shweta Raj
- Bottom three: Akanksha Corda & Tanishq Sharma
- Eliminated: None
Episode 5: Chemistry
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This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot in pairs. The pairs were Aakrati & Tej, Parina & Jay, Eva & Mandeep, Shweta & Mohit, Nikhil & Riya, Sabita & Akash and Akansha & Baseer. Summer & Tanishq were left out and had to pair up with each other. Riya won immunity for this week's elimination for winning the challenge. On set the models had a photoshoot with Amante lingerie and posing on the pole.
- First call-out: Riya Subodh
- Bottom three: Sabita Karki, Summer Jacobs & Tanishq Sharma
- Eliminated: Tanishq Sharma & Summer Jacobs
- Special guests: Tej Gill, Akash Chaudhary, Nikhil Sachdeva, Mohit Hiranandani, Jay Bodas, Baseer Ali, Mandeep Gujjar
Episode 6: Expressions
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This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot as cowgirl and Parina win the challenge. On set the models had a commercial for Livon Serum in pair.
- First call-out: Parina Chopra & Riya Subodh
- Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Eva Aario
- Eliminated: Aakriti Singh
- Featured photographer:
Episode 7: Editorial & Commercial
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This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot for Livon Serum and Parina win the challenge, After challenge, Neeraj ask the girl who should not remained in the competition. On set the models had a sexy photoshoot that they bodies covered in chocolate and pose with male model. Because Eva & Riya were the most voted, they had to pose together.
- First call-out: Parina Chopra
- Bottom two: Akanksha Corda & Sabita Karki
- Eliminated: Akanksha Corda
- Featured photographer:
Episode 8: Top 5
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The remaining 5 had an OPPO selfie challenge, Shweta won and win an OPPO Phone. Later, they had a runway challenge on a cowhouse. As the winner of the challenge, Shweta became the first finalist in the finale. On set the models had a glamorous shoot with Malaika Arora.
- Ticket to Finale: Shweta Raj (Immune from elimination)
- First call-out: Sabita Karki
- Bottom three: Eva Aario, Parina Chopra & Riya Subodh
- Eliminated: Eva Aario & Parina Chopra
Episode 9: Finale
Original Airdate:
The remaining 3 had a photoshoot for OPPO calendar 2018. Later, they had the last photoshoot with family member. They had a final runway show in the judging room. At the end, Riya became India's Next Top Model.
- Final 3: Riya Subodh, Sabita Karki & Shweta Raj
- Eliminated: Shweta Raj
- Final 2: Riya Subodh & Sabita Karki
- India's Next Top Model: Riya Subodh
Episode 10: Recap
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This was a recap episode.
Summaries
Call-out order
The contestant was eliminated
The contestant was in a non-elimination bottom three
The contestant was immune from elimination
The contestant won the competition
Photo shoot guide
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Posing underwater with Milind Soman
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Bald beauty shoot with jewelries and iguanas
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Falling from a skyscraper
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Posing with a pole in Amante lingerie
- Episode 6 commercial: Livon Serum in pair
- Episode 7 photo shoots: Livon Serum campaign on trampoline; Romance on the chocolate bathtub with male model
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Glamourous with Malaika Arora
- Episode 9 photo shoot: Final photo with family
PostâÂÂTop Model careers
- Bhanu Chaudhary signed with Winsome Talents and Babbu Model Management. She has appeared on magazine editorials for DNA, The Times of India February 2018, Vogue September 2018,... and walked in fashion shows of FDCI, Falguni Shane Peacock, Hemang Agrawal, House of Aanchal, Felix Bendish, Amaresh Singh Couture, Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor, Cantabil Retail, Allie Sharma, Rina Dhaka, Shahid Afridi Store, Renu Tandon, Ura Street, Basanti Kapde Aur Koffee, Rabani & Rakha Spring 2025, Limak by Kamil, Rohit K. Verma,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Veet, The Modern Bala by Ramniyata, Naav by Avneet, Shahpura Collection SS18, Ggaba by Gitanjali SS18, Adorn By Nikita Ladiwala, Fancy Pastels, The House of MBJ, Ambraee, The Studio M by Madhulika FW18, Rivaaj Clothing, Saakshaat, House Of Tomar, Suvasa, Triune Store, Ambika Lal, Gazal Mishra, Silky Bindra, Johori Jewellery, Myaara, The Warp 'n Weft, Nilima Couture Summer 2022, Anuvas, Maraasim Couture, Agashe Store, Mehraab by Arun & John, Silvaa Jewelry, Siroy Design, Radhak Studio, Coyu Store, Airia Mall, Nexus Elante Mall, Pacific Mall IN, Aqualens, Keynu Aesthetics, The Khyber Resort, Mahima Real Estate Group, Hyatt Regency, KidZania,...
- Madhurima Roy signed with Spottlightt Social Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Indulge Express August 2020, Bollywood Town #8 March 2026,.... She has modeled for Olay, Zepto, Mamaearth, Fujinon, LG, Samsung Galaxy, Havells, Aquaguard, Liebherr Appliances, Renault Kiger, Coca-Cola India, Amstel Brewery, Wagh Bakri Tea, Bru Coffee, Visa Inc., Livspace, Bonito Designs, Merino Laminates, Godrej, Manforce Condoms, Pampers, Nilkamal Sleep, Shalimar Incense,... Beside modeling, Roy is also pursue an acting career starring on Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein, Love Lust & Confusion, Bombers, Kaushiki, Ready 2 Mingle, Criminal Justice, Little Things 3, Four More Shots Please!, Junglee, Judgemental Hai Kya, The Zoya Factor, Dark 7 White, Mafia, Mum Bhai, Inside Edge 2, Code M, Dobaaraa, Karm Yuddh, Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya,...
- Summer Jacobs signed with Toabh Talent Management, Inega Model Management, Tfai Management and Emodels Model Agency in Dubai. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Femina, The Times of India June 2018, India Today February 2019, Dé Modé March-April 2019, Evon US January 2021, Vigour Canada March 2021, Exeleon US June 2021, Style Cruze Australia August 2022,... and walked in fashion shows of Shein, Istituto Marangoni, Narendra Kumar SR19, Fad international, Payal Singhal SR20, Schwarzkopf,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Shein, Moroccanoil, Sandeep Khosla, Fleur De Lis, Ginni Wadhwa, Trish by Trisha Datwani SS19, Natasha Dalal Label, Amazon Fashion, Charu & Vasundhara, Jade by Monica & Karishma, Monisha Demelo, Sketch for Inclusion, Mash By Malvika Shroff, Fancy Pants The Store, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika, Arpita Mehta, Payal Singhal, Big Little Lemons, Rishi & Vibhuti FW23, Hardika Parmar, Nykaa Cosmetics, Rya by Riya Thakkar, Around The City Shop, Lovechild Masaba, Planet Paaduks, Imaka Clothing, Chapter 2 Clothing, OWND!, Itrh Weddings, Emirates UAE, Pursue Hard Seltzer,... Beside modeling, Jacobs is also pursuing an acting career which she starred in Hello Mini.
- Tanishq Sharma has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Rose Boutique By Kitty Jain. She has modeled for TBZ The Original, Kodak Lens, Hero Cycles,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Sakaal Times February 2019, The Weekly Gazette #979 December 2019, Enspired UK #8 June 2021, BGN US November 2021,... Beside modeling, she has competed and won Miss India Worldwide 2019 and later became the host of Miss India Worldwide 2025. Sharma retired from modeling in 2021.
- Aakriti Singh has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Suburb Life #4 April 2019, First India October 2021,... and walked in fashion shows of Inifd School, Vivaah Bridal, Rina Dhaka, Poonam Vohra,... Beside modeling, she is also the host of Dazller Eterna Love Yourself on Zing TV. She retired from modeling in 2020.
- Akanksha Corda signed with Inega Model Management and Toabh Talent Management. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue May 2019, Elléments US July 2019,... and walked in fashion shows of Manish Malhotra, Gundi Studios FW19, Swapnil Shinde SR20,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Myntra, Skechers, Blasian Sunglasses, Cazr Of The Hood, Basically Basic, Shaya by Caratlane, Royal Stag,... Corda retired from modeling in 2024.
- Eva Aario signed with Adore Artists. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for L'utopia October 2021. She has modeled for Attiitude Clothing, Spykar SS21, Sooo Pro Cosmetics Nigeria, Ghazals Grandeur Nigeria, Royal Stag, Rubicon Drinks Arabia,... Beside modeling, Aario also own a candle business called Jonakrati Handcrafted, competed on Mrs Universe UAE 2023 and appeared in several music videos such as "Yaariyan" by Vishnu Kant ft. Paritosh Thapa, "Love in Tokyo" by Paul Play & Olamide, "Kai!" by Olamide & Wizkid,...
- Parina Chopra has taken a couple of test shots, featured on Bombay Times October 2018 and modeled for Gaurav Katta, Paro Good Earth, Oppo, Rummy Circle,... Beside modeling, she has also appeared in the music video "Sajni" by After Acoustics and pursue an acting career starring on Bar Code, Maaya 2,... She retired from modeling and acting career in 2020.
- Shweta Raj signed with TFM Model Management and TSS Talents Agency. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Just Urbane, Imirage Canada December 2020, Elegant US June 2022, City First September 2022,... She has modeled for Craftsvilla, Bata, Hidesign, Shruti Mangaaysh, More Mischief, Qua Clothing, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika, Siddartha Tytler SS20, Brillare Couture, Neha Sharma Label, Gazal Gupta Couture, Nidhi & Mahak, Vivo, Magnum, ZEE5,... and walked in fashion shows of Tarun Tahiliani, Archana Kochhar, Rohit Bal, Rahul Mishra, Marks & Spencer, Abraham & Thakore, Ashish & Shefali, Shalaka Pandit, Shruti Mangaaysh, Kanelle HQ, Shivan & Narresh, Kalki Fashion, Adhya Label, Ashima Leena, Narendra Kumar, Beata Rajska, Daamann by Mohit Falod, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Benetton SS23, Amit Aggarwal, Jayanti Reddy, Mahima Mahajan, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, Dolly J Studio, Rajdeep Ranawat, Vipin Aggarwal, Ashok Maanay, Siddartha Tytler, Krishna Mehta,... Beside modeling, Raj is also an author of a book called "Becoming a Model".
- Sabita Karki mainly modeled in Nepal. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Living, Party, Wow, M&S Vmag January 2018, Shine April 2018, FHM India April 2018,... She has modeled for Perrie Fashion, Soné Paris SS18, Daljit Sudan, Cult Fiction Clothing, LakmàCosmetics, Tamasha Knit, Kasa Fashion, Manish Rai, Priyanshi Jalan, Godrej Expert, Oodni by Khushboo Dangol, Reizvoll Cosmetics, Studio 9, Archana Aryal, Bishrom Eyewear, Oppo,... and walked in fashion shows of Tenzin Tseten Bhutia, Perrie Fashion, Daljit Sudan, Shree Balaji Diamond, Manish Rai, Kasa Fashion, Ekadesma, Aziiiza Atelier, Sabin Dhungana, Arzoo Official, Huba Fashion,... Beside modeling, Karki has also appeared in music video "Kuzan" by Kavi G., work as a trainer of the modeling agency Model Factory by Exhibit Studio and a co-founder of fashion runway event Kramasha By Karma.
- Riya Subodh signed with Team Talent Factory, Auraa Talents, VST Models, TFM Model Management, Toabh Talent Management and Celeb Connect Talent Management. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Femina, Harper's Bazaar, Sandesh December 2018, The Footage April 2019, Chiiz #28 July 2019, TMM July 2019, Hair #2 September 2019,... and modeled for Rocky Star, Timex Group, Lenskart, Fabindia, Label D by Dimple Shroff, Shruti Mangaaysh, The Stylease, Pooja Diamond, Sammohi Design, Gauahargeous, Purvi Doshi, 17:17 Designer Wear, Bani Pasricha, Cafuné Wear, Eera Leggings, Godrej Professional, Just Blouses, Bipson Factory Outlet, Kinger Design, LW Jewels, Abha Choudhary, LakmàSalon, Mayu Kothari, Raj Shah Design, Antara Jewellery, K&A by Karishma & Ashita, TrÃ
Âv Luxe, Vinal's The Fashion Studio, Dev Green Food, GLS University,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Rocky Star, Triumph International, Shein, Wendell Rodricks, Vikram Phadnis, Archana Kochhar, Neeta Lulla, Nida Mahmood, Shruti Mangaaysh, Umang Hutheesing, Karnam Clothing, The Wardrobe Theorem, Ashna Vaswani, Amit Talwar, Studio Dhananjay, Gauahargeous SS18, Rozina Vishraam SS18, Nishka Lulla SS18, Aquarians Bridal, Inifd School, Daamann by Mohit Falod, Van Heusen, Abha Choudhary, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rina Dhaka, Dazzles Studio, COMO Designers Collective, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, NavyÃÂsa by Liva, Kaftanize Clothing, Samant Chauhan, Megha Kapoor, Kshitij Choudhary, Sandhya Shah, Titali Designer Studio, Anusha Reddy Couture, Gaurang Shah, Rohit K. Verma, Shyamal & Bhumika, Amrin Khan,... Beside modeling, Subodh has also competed on Ace of Space 2018, appeared in several music videos such as "Mera Dil" by Vidit Sharma, "Rone Do!" by Ami Mishra, "Billo" by Yash Wadali & Sakshi Holkar, "Tu Dua Hain Meri" by Vyom Singh Rajput, "Jhamkudi Re Jhamkudi" by Neeti Mohan & Varun Jain,... and pursue an acting career starring on Ratanpur, Cartel, , Fuh Se Fantasy, Commander Vikram Chauhan, Secret Ameerzadi, ,...
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