| Miss India Worldwide 1996 | |
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| Venue | New York City, New York, United States |
| Winner | Sandhya Chib India |
Miss India Worldwide 1996 was the sixth edition of the international female pageant. The final was held in New York City, New York, United States. Total number of contestants were not known. Sandhya Chib [1] of India crowned as winner at the end of the event.
| Final result | Contestant |
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| Miss India Worldwide 1996 |
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| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| Top 5 |
| Award | Name | Country |
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| Miss Photogenic | Not Known | |
| Miss Congeniality | Krijay Govender |  South Africa |
| Best Talent | Krijay Govender | South Africa |
Canada – Rishma Malik
Ethiopia – Sharon Chandni India – Sandhya Chib South Africa – Krijay Govender
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