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SASTRA University Course Admissions 2025: Application Form, Last Date, Eligibility

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SASTRA University Admission Overview 2025

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Q:   Which entrance do I need to clear to get admission to SASTRA Deemed University for BTech?
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At the undergraduate level, this deemed University offers BTech across 30 specialisations along with Integrated MTech across two specialisations. Spread over four years and eight semesters, admission to BTech is possible at SASTRA Deemed University via two methods:

Stream 1: JEE Mains + Class 12 marks (50% weightage given to each), for admission to 50% of the total seats

Stream 2: Class 12 marks (100% weightage), for admission to the remaining 50%

The following qualifications must be met by the students to secure admission to BTech at Sastra:

  • Candidates must have obtained 60% aggregate in their Class 12 with Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Biology from a recognised board.
  • Taken JEE Main exam
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Q:   How do I get admission to SASTRA University?
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Admission to SASTRA Chennai (Deemed to be University) is entrance-based. Some of the national-level exams accepted are CUET/JEE Main/XAT,  CAT,  CMAT, etc. It is also crucial that the aspirants meet the course-specific minimum eligibility criteria. Interested students can apply by visiting the university official website.

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Q:   Can I get admission to BCom at SASTRA University through CUET?
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Yes, SASTRA University accepts CUET UG scores for BCom admissions. Candidates with valid CUET UG scores can visit the university's official website to apply online. However, if the CUET UG results are delayed due to some reason, the university does not wait for the results to start the admission process. This is to ensure there is not delay in the academic calendar. In this case, the university grants admission based on the applicants' Class 12 merit.

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SASTRA University Admission Process 2025

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Q:   What is the last date for SASTRA University application?
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SASTRA University usually concludes the application for most of its courses between April and August. Candidates seeking admission at SASTRA University must complete their application process within the given time frame. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the programme they have applied for will be shortlisted for further admission rounds followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Q:   What is the reservation criteria for Tamil Nadu MBA admission?
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Candidates are allotted a seat during TANCET counselling based on the following reservation criteria:

  • Open Competition (OC): 31%
  • Backward Classes (BC): 26.5%
  • Most Backward Class and Identified Communities: 20%
  • SC (Arunthathiyar): 3%
  • Scheduled Caste: 15%
  • Scheduled Tribes: 1%
  • Backward Class Muslims: 3.5%

The reservation criteria mentioned above has been followed during the Tamil Nadu MBA admission in the past sessions. DTE, Chennai, will release the updated reservation criteria along with the TANCET counselling brochure.

Stay tuned to shiksha for real-time updates on TANCET counselling and TN MBA admission.

Q:   How do I get a seat at SASTRA University?
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SASTRA University provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining SASTRA University admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, JEE Main, CUET, etc.

SASTRA (Deemed to be University) BTech Admission 2025

34 courses 3 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main

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DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '25-Nov '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
DatesPast Events
6 Apr '25 - 14 Jun '25
B.E. / B.Tech Application 2025 start and end date
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Q:   Is sastra university good for B.Tech?
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As per the data collated from various unofficial sources and NIRF report 2023, the total tuition fee of INR 6 Lacs for its complete BTech course gives students the opportunity to get a median salary of INR 7.5 LPA. Hence, with respect to ROI, it can be considered a decent option. Additionally, for Engineering courses, the deemed university comes under the top 50 institutes in India (by NIRF, Ministry of Education, which makes again makes it a decent option among students. NIRF ranking for SASTRA for the Engineering category has dropped over the past three years. Ranking trends for BTech at SASTRA Seemed-to-be University are as follows:

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2021

2022

2023

NIRF

34

41

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Q:   What is the cutoff at SASTRA (Deemed to be University) for B.Tech. in Biotechnology?
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At the undergraduate level, this deemed University offers BTech across 23 specialisations. Spread over four years and eight semesters, admission to all these courses is subject to JEE Main scores for 70% of the seats and is subject to Class 12 scores for the remaining 30% of the seats. For cutoff details, candidates can check the official website of the university.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech programmes offered at the SASTRA University?
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Candidate should have passed Class 12 with Maths Physics and Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology as their subjects from any recognised Board with a minimum aggregate of 60%. The total course fee for the BTech course ranges between INR 4.7 lakhs to INR 7.7 lakhs. SASTRA University offers BTech across 23 specialisations along with integrated MTech across two specialisations. Spread over four years and eight semesters, admission to all these courses is subject to JEE Main scores for 70% of the seats and is subject to Class 12 scores for the remaining 30% of the seats.

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NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

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SASTRA University UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students550
% Female students
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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students9271
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74%
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SASTRA University Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the fee for B.Com at SASTRA University?
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The total cost of pursuing BCom at SASTRA University includes components like tuition fee, sports and unit test fee, registration fees, medical exam fees, etc. Students pursuing BCom at the university must pay a tuition fee ranging from INR 1.2 to INR 1.22 lakh over three years. The exact amount depends on the BCom course and campus selected by the students. Additionally, they must pay certain one-time fees. It must be noted that thet mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   How many BTech seats are there in SASTRA University for different categories?
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As per the official website, 2265 seats are available across all 32 BTech specialisations. These specialisations include Aerospace Engineering, CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, among others. Other than these courses, SASTRA University also offers two specialisations under 5-year integrated M.Tech programme, namely Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology. Admission to BTech is possible at SASTRA Deemed University via two methods:

  1. 50% of the seats are filled based on JEE Main scores and normalised marks of Class 12. JEE Main scores and Class 12 scores are given equal weightage. 
  2. Only Class 12 scores are required for admission to 50% of the remaining seats.
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Q:   How can I get MBA seat in SASTRA University?
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Candidates willing to take admission to the MBA programme at SASTRA University must fulfil the following requirements:

  • The candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • For admission to the MBA programme at SASTRA University, candidates will have to fill out the online application form through SASTRA University official website by paying the required fee for final submission.
  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ AIMCAT
  • Those who qualify will be required to report to the admission cell at SASTRA University for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.
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SASTRA University Scholarships

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Q:   Does SASTRA offer scholarships?
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SASTRA offers merit-based scholarships to meritorious and skilled students under the following categories:

  • It awards merit scholarships to the students who fall in the top 3 to 10% of high scorers in their semester examinations. The students are offered one-fifth of the semester fee
  • The top 3% scorers at the university are offered two-fifth of the semester fee
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Q:   What are the scholarships given at SASTRA University?
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SASTRA offers merit-based scholarships to meritorious and skilled students under the following categories: - It awards merit scholarships to the students who fall in the top 3 to 10% of high scorers in their semester examinations. The students are offered one-fifth of the semester fee. - The top 3% scorers at the university are offered two-fifth of the semester fee.
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Q:   What are the top courses offered at SASTRA University?
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SASTRA Deemed-to-be University offers undergraduate, integrated first degree, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across multiple fields such as Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce, Management and Fine Arts. B.Tech, B.Com M.Tech (5-Year Integrated), M.Tech and M.Sc. Are the popular courses offered by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy. The undergraduate engineering courses (B.Tech) offered by the SASTRA Deemed to be University are of four years (eight semesters). The university also offers Ph.D. programmes across various streams.
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SASTRA University
Students Ratings & Reviews

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What students say about SASTRA (Deemed to be University)
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Companies like TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Microsoft, TVS, Paypal, Zoho, Mu sigma come here to recruiter students.
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Only a few handful numbers of placements are there in core companies, but you can be placed easily in any IT companies like TCS, Wipro, etc.
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B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2028
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It is a good college with decent environment
Placements: In the last academic year, 75% of students are placed in different companies. The highest package is ₹43 LPA, while the lowest was approximately ₹6 LPA. TCS is the top recruiter of the college; other than that, Infosys and HCL are minor recruiters. The internship percentage is nearly 45% over three years.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in the hostel and college (in the library and classrooms). Classrooms consist of projectors with proper seating arrangements according to the strength of students. The library consists of study halls and at least 10,000 books. Labs are equipped with all necessary equipment.
Faculty: The lecturers are Ph.D. graduates who encourage students to solve problems by participating in hackathons. This helps not only in studying for college exams but also in gaining practical knowledge. The level of study is quite hard compared to others.
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Placements: In the academic year 2025, nearly 250 students are placed in our branch in both IT. The placement percentage may be approximately 70 to 75% across the campus. The highest package is 34 LPA for a CSE branch student, but the lowest package is 6 LPA. I think in 3 years, few will get internships.
Infrastructure: The classrooms have suitable sitting arrangements for students and are provided with projectors. Wi-Fi is available across the campus. The library is filled with over 10,000 books and has a study hall. The labs consist of all the equipment required for academics. The mess is good, but it is a vegetarian college.
Faculty: The lecturers are mostly Ph.D. graduates, who are also enrolled in projects based on the IT sector in the college. We also have practical work, either for studying for college exams or industrial visits. It is quite hard as compared to other colleges. The pass percentage is nearly 56%.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
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The college is a value for money. The college is best for placements and gives high returns.
Placements: About 80% to 90% of the students in the Computer Science batch got placed every year. The highest package is around 35 LPA to 40 LPA. Coming to the average package, it is around 7 LPA to 8.5 LPA. The lowest package is around 3.5 LPA to 4 LPA. Top companies are TCS, Wipro, and Infosys.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is quite poor compared to other colleges, and the labs are quite good and better. As it is a Brahmin University, they do not allow you to eat non-vegetarian food within the campus. The mess food is quite average, and the medical facilities are also good.
Faculty: The teachers are friendly and they clear all your doubts. The curriculum is good and related to industry, and coming to the difficulty of semester exams, the exams are quite hard, and CIA exams are also tough, and the teachers are highly knowledgeable.
Other: There are no cultural activities and fests, but only held 1 or 2 per year.
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About Sastra University.
Placements: The placements were really good, a considerable percentage are placed, and there are no official statistics given. Top companies include Zoho, Deloitte, etc. A lot of people are getting internships in their third and 4 fourth years Software roles are offered.
Infrastructure: The classrooms are nice. Labs are too good, well-equipped, and are very useful for students for research as well as academics. Wi-Fi facilities available for a single device Food quality is below average and There are a lot of sports facilities, including a gym.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and strict, too. The course is new, and the curriculum is relevant, making students ready for industry and also placements. As grading is absolute here, it is difficult to get CG as evaluations are very strict, and getting internals is also not easy.
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If you want to achieve new things, come to Sastra.
Placements: During this academic year, nearly most of the students are placed in our branch in both IT and core sectors. The placement percentage is approximately 75 to 80 across the campus. The highest package is 40 LPA for a CSE branch student. But in our branch, the highest is 25 LPA and the lowest is 5 LPA.
Infrastructure: The classes are good enough with a sitting arrangement for 60 students, provided with a projector. The library contains more than 10,000 books. Wi-Fi is available across the campus. Labs contain all the equipment that is required. The hostel rooms are quite good, but the mess is average.
Faculty: Most of the lecturers are Ph.D. graduates, who are also enrolled in projects in the college research center. This course is relevant with proper lessons. We also have practical work, which is quite hard compared to other colleges. It feels tricky in the MID exams, but in the semester exams, it is easy to score.
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Overall, it is a good place to get a job if you utilize the resources.
Placements: Here, the top package is 37 LPA this year. The average package is 6-8 LPA. The lowest package is 3 LPA for Electronics and Communication Engineering. Both core and software jobs are available. Even startups are funded.
Infrastructure: There is a wide range of labs, especially if you’re into research. There are many specialized labs. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has offered funding to many more labs. The classroom infrastructure is also good. As for the hostels, the new ones are good, while the old ones are manageable.
Faculty: The scores are based on CGPA, with SGPA calculated for each semester. Each subject’s score is composed of 50% internals and 50% externals. All faculty members for this course hold doctorates. They are knowledgeable and approachable. You can learn a lot from them, and they are always ready to help.
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SASTRA University Admission FAQs 2025

Q:   How to know online application status at SASTRA University for BSc in Mathematics?
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In order to check your application status at SASTRA University, you need to visit the official website of the University. Followed by that, go to Sastra Admissions and click on that, there you will find a notice in that - if you are already registered click here button. It will open enter your BTMTI number and password given if you are registered for SASTRA. There you can find the application status and all other details.

Q:   Can I get CSE in SASTRA with 953 in IPE and 88 percentile in JEE Mains?
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For admission to BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at SASTRA Deemed-to-be University, it is a mandatory requirement to have an IPE score to check in at sastra. As per the research that I've done, with your score, it could be a little difficult to get CSE. If you are college specific you can try for other branches.
  • Minimum criteria for Stream 1: IPE + JEE - 975 above IPE and 35,000 below JEE rank
  • Stream 2: 985 above IPE score.

For more details and to confirm your changes, you can use the college predictor tool by Shiksha. It will help you to predict the college according to your rank or percentile: https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor

Q:   Is BCA offered at SASTRA University?
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Yes, SASTRA University offers a three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) to students in the field of Software & IT. The admission process is completely online and the application process is usually conducted between April and June. The eligibility criteria for BCA at SASTRA is that the candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects

The first year of the BCA programme covers the basics of Computer Science, such as Programming Languages. The second year covers advanced topics related to Computer Science, such as Operating Systems and Data Structures & Algorithms. The final year of the course covers topics such as Java, Computer Graphics and E-commerce.

Q:   What is the fee for BCA at SASTRA Deemed-to-be University?
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The total tuition fee for BCA at SASTRA University's SRC campus ranges between INR 1.2 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can get in touch with the admission authorities of SASTRA or visit the official website. In addition to this fee, students are also required to pay the application fee and other fee components, such as sports and unit test fee, development charges, special fees, registration fees, medical exam fees, etc.

Q:   Is SASTRA a good university?
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Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy or SASTRA Deemed to be University is one of the popular deemed to be universities in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. SASTRA University has been ranked 26 under the 'University' category by the NIRF in 2023. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited SASTRA Deemed to be University with A+ grade. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, SASTRA University recorded 88% and 81% hiring rates for BTech and BA LLB (Hons.) students during SASTRA University placements 2022. The median package offered to MTech and BA LLB (Hons.) students was INR 5.50 LPA and INR 4.50 LPA during placements 2022, respectively.  Check below what students have to say about SASTRA University:

Q:   Does SASTRA Deemed University offer any distance learning courses?
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Yes, in addition to regular, full-time and part-time courses, SASTRA Deemed University also has a Directorate for Online and Distance Education (ODE) that offers numerous UG and PG courses via distance/online mode.

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Eligibility Criteria

BCA/ BBA in Logistics/ BCom (Online)

A pass in Class 12 with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects from a recognised board of education

BFA in Bharatnatyam (ODL)

- A pass in Class 12 or Diploma in Dance from a recognised institute including Nrithyodaya - At least 3 years of Bharatnatyam learning experience

MFA in Bharatanatyam (ODL)

- Any bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute - At least 7 years of Bharatnatyam learning experience

MA in Divya Prabandham (ODL)

A pass in Class 12 and a UG degree in regular mode

MA in Sanskrit

A pass in Class 12 and a UG degree in regular mode

Diploma in Sanskrit

A pass in Class 12 in regular mode

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Pass in the +2 examination in a single sitting in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology from recognised State Board / Central Board or any other Board accepted by SASTRA as equivalent to 10+2, with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in all subjects.

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Sanjeev Dabaj

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Answered 6 months ago

SASTRA University started accepting online applications for BCom admissions 2025-26 on Mar 26, 2025. The university has not specified the last date to apply. This is because the university provides 'Rolling Admissions'. Rolling admissions imply that the university will continue accepting applicatio

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Himanshi Pandey

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Answered 6 months ago

Candidates willing to pursue a BCom at SASTRA University must start with the online application process. The process is conducted on the university's official website. This step involves filling out the application form with all the required details, selecting the preferred course and campus, and su

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Himanshi Pandey

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No, there is no such provision for getting direct admission in SASTRA University for BCom. The university conducts a multi-stage admission process that requires aspirants to qualify as per the eligibility and the selection criteria decided by the university. For BCom admission, candidates must have

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