Top 12 pairs
A large number of pairs appeared at the nationwide auditions, of which 25 pairs were selected by the judges. The 25 pairs advanced to the overnight bootcamp titled as Agnipareeksha. The pairs would have to participate two challenges to get a spot in the top 12. • Challenge 1 (The Great Indian Bread Basket): The 25 pairs will have to make 4 types of breads from India: Girda Roti, Khoba Roti, Malabar Parotta and Sel Roti. The first 18 pairs who makes all four perfect breads will go to the next challenge and remaining seven will be eliminated. • Challenge 2 (Cook-Offs): The remaining 18 pairs will have to make a dish to win a spot in Top 12. The top 12 pairs were revealed on 9 January 2026. ==Elimination chart==
Elimination chart
: (WINNER) The pair won the competition. : (RUNNER-UP) The pair finished as runner-up in the finals. : (THIRD) The pair placed third in the finals. : (WIN) The pair won an individual challenge. : (WIN) The pair won a team challenge. : (HIGH) The pair was one of the top entries in an individual challenge. : (HIGH) The pair was one of the top entries in a team challenge. : (IN) The pair wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IN) The pair wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. : (IN) The pair dish wasn’t tasted but advanced. : (LOW) The pair was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge. : (LOW) The pair was one of the bottom entries in a team challenge. : (EXC) The pair was excluded from the challenge. : (HI) The pair was excluded from the challenge due to health issues. : (IMM) The pair participated in the challenge but was safe from elimination. : (IMM) The pair didn't participate in the challenge as he/she had already advanced to the next week. : (IMM) The pair was saved via advantage and didn't have to compete in the challenge. : (IMN) The pair won an immunity pin in an Immunity pin challenge. : (PIN) The pair used an immunity pin to be exempted from the elimination challenge. : (PT) The pair competed in the black apron challenge in elimination round, and advanced. : (WDR) The pair withdrew from MasterChef Kitchen. : (ELIM) The pair was eliminated from MasterChef Kitchen. : (VIS) The pair returned to MasterChef Kitchen as a guest and participated in a challenge. ==Episodes==