ACGCET Karaikudi offers a four-year, full-time BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with 120 seats. The EEE department started in 1952, and NBA has accredited this course. The college is a government college with NAAC B++ and stands #251 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 37,330 for four years, and INR 67,730 with the hostel fee. You get a seat through TNEA counselling on your Class 12 marks. The OC seat closed at TNEA rank 16,275 in 2025. In 2025, 61 EEE students were placed on campus, and the college average pay was INR 4.5 LPA.
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 67,730 while the fees without hostel is INR 37,330. The tuition fee is INR 8,000 for four years, or INR 2,000 a year. You pay the college and university fees once a year at the college office. The Government of Tamil Nadu fixes these fees for its colleges. The hostel fee is extra, and you pay it only if you get a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 8,000
INR 2,000 a year, 4 years
Other yearly fees
INR 26,620
INR 6,655 a year, 4 years
One-time admission fees
INR 2,710
One time, in year 1
Caution deposit
INR 1,000
One time, refundable
Hostel fee
INR 30,200
INR 7,550 a year, 4 years
Hostel admission fee
INR 200
One time
Hostel caution deposit
INR 7,000
One time, refundable
Total, no hostel
INR 37,330
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 67,730
Full course, mess not added
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. TNEA registration for 2027 is expected to open in May 2027, and classes are expected to start in Sep 2027. These dates are estimates based on the 2026 schedule. The Directorate of Technical Education holds TNEA and announces the final dates, so check its portal from April.
Event
Date
Status
TNEA online registration opens
May 2027
Tentative
TNEA registration, last date to apply
Jun 2027
Tentative
Random number for tie-breaks
Jun 2027
Tentative
Certificate check, the screening step
Jun 2027
Tentative
TNEA rank list, the merit list
Jul 2027
Tentative
Special reservation counselling
Jul 2027
Tentative
General counselling, round 1 choice filling
Jul 2027
Tentative
General counselling, last round allotment
Aug 2027
Tentative
College fee payment at admission
Aug 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check at the college
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2027
Tentative
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Eligibility
You need 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths in Class 12 if you are OC, and 40% for every other category. There is no entrance exam. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200 made from these three subjects. If your marks are below the minimum, you cannot apply through TNEA that year.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Minimum marks
45% for OC; 40% for BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST
Entrance exam
None, TNEA uses your Class 12 marks
Cutoff mark
Maths plus half of Physics and half of Chemistry, out of 200
Nativity
Studied Class 8 to 12 in Tamil Nadu, or a nativity certificate
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Admission Process
TNEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. The steps are registration, the certificate check, the rank list, choice filling and reporting at the college. You confirm the allotment online, then pay the college fee when you report. If you do not report by the date on the allotment order, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Register on TNEA
Fill the online form and upload your certificates
2. Certificate check
Facilitation centres check your papers
3. Rank list
TNEA ranks you on your cutoff mark
4. Choice filling
List this college and EEE in your general counselling round
5. Report
Bring originals, pay the fee and join the college
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Cutoff
The OC seat closed at TNEA rank 16,275, or 188.5 marks, in 2025. The BC seat closed at 24,513 and the SC seat at 63,530. TNEA publishes these closing ranks after every counselling. The OC closing rank was 15,817 in 2024 and 17,667 in 2023, so it has moved only a little.
Category
Closing rank (mark)
Year
OC
16,275 (188.5)
2025
BC
24,513 (185)
2025
BCM
17,761 (188)
2025
MBC
24,629 (185)
2025
SC
63,530 (169.5)
2025
SCA
80,450 (163.5)
2025
ST
61,147 (161.5)
2024
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Placements
In 2025, 61 EEE students were placed on campus, and the college average pay was INR 4.5 LPA. The median pay was INR 5 LPA and 55% of all final-year UG students were placed. Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, Zoho and Foxconn hired the most EEE students. The placement cell holds the drives on campus in the final year.
Metric
Value
EEE students placed
61, Class of 2025
Average pay, all branches
INR 4.5 LPA
Median pay, all UG (NIRF)
INR 5 LPA
Highest offer, all branches
INR 21 LPA
Batch placed, all UG (NIRF)
55%
Top EEE recruiters
Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, Zoho, Conserve Solution, Avant Garde
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the cost by INR 8,000 to INR 17,000. The SC, SCA and ST post-matric scholarship gives the most, for families earning up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. SC, SCA and ST students and first graduates also pay no tuition fee. You apply through the college office after you join, with your income and community certificates.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC, SCA and ST post-matric scholarship
SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 17,000
Tuition fee waiver
SC, SCA or ST students
INR 8,000 over the course
First graduate tuition concession
First in the family to study for a degree
INR 8,000 over the course
BC, MBC and DNC post-matric scholarship
BC, MBC or DNC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 8,000
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Ranking
The college stands #251 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and holds NAAC B++. NBA accredited this EEE course again in 2024 for three years. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC grades the whole college, and NBA checks one course at a time.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#251
NAAC
2020
B++
NBA, EEE
2024
Accredited for 3 years
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Course Structure
Year 1 has maths, physics, programming and basic electrical engineering. Year 2 covers circuits, machines and measurements. Electives such as electric vehicles, solar and wind energy, and PLC come in the later years. Every student does a project in the final year.
Electric circuits, machines, electromagnetic theory, measurements
Year 3
Power systems, control systems, power electronics
Year 4
Electives such as electric vehicles, solar and wind energy, PLC, and the project
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Seats and Intake
The course has 120 seats. In TNEA 2025, 109 seats went through general counselling and all 109 were filled. The other seats go to the 7.5% reservation for government school students and the special quotas.
Quota
Seats
Total intake
120
TNEA general counselling, 2025
109, all filled
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Hostel and Campus
The hostel fee is INR 7,550 a year, plus INR 200 to join and a refundable INR 7,000 deposit. You pay the mess charges separately. Admission to the college does not promise a hostel room, so ask the hostel office when you report.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee
INR 7,550 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,000, refundable
Mess
Paid separately, not in the hostel fee
Room
Not promised with admission
Campus
Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
Should you pick BE EEE at ACGCET Karaikudi?
This course suits students who like circuits and power, want a core job, and are fine living in a small town for four years.
Pick it if:
You want a core electrical or car industry job: Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield and Foxconn hired EEE students from this college in 2025.
You want a software job but cannot move far: Zoho has an office in Karaikudi and hired EEE students from this college in 2025.
You want low fees: the full fee is INR 37,330 for four years, much less than the average pay of INR 4.5 LPA.
Your TNEA rank is inside last year's closing rank: the OC close changed only a little in three years, so this seat is fairly safe.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a campus job: the 2025 list named 61 EEE students placed from 120 seats, so plan your own job search too.
You need a hostel room for sure: the college fee notice says admission does not promise a room, so ask the hostel office when you report.
You want internships in a big city: Karaikudi is a small town, so most companies come to the campus to hire.
You plan to wait for a later round: every EEE seat here was filled in general counselling in 2025, so lock it in your round.
Counsellor's advice
If your TNEA rank is inside the closing rank for your category, take this seat in that round. If you want only software jobs, list CSE here above it and keep EEE as the backup.
BE EEE Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Maths, with English as a language.
Minimum marks: 45% in these three subjects for OC. 40% for BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST.
No entrance exam: TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200.
Nativity: You studied Class 8 to 12 in Tamil Nadu, or you bring a nativity certificate.
Government school quota: 7.5% of seats are kept for students from Tamil Nadu government schools.
BE EEE Admission Process▾
Register on TNEA: TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) takes the form online. Upload your mark sheets and certificates.
Certificate check: Facilitation centres check your papers. You then get a random number for tie-breaks.
Rank list: TNEA ranks every student on the cutoff mark out of 200.
Choice filling: In your general counselling round, list this college and EEE in your order of choice.
Confirm and report: Accept the allotment online. Report at the college with originals and pay the fee, or you lose the seat.
BE EEE Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
May 2027
TNEA online registration opens
Expected in the same month as 2026. You fill the form on the TNEA portal.
Tentative
Jun 2027
TNEA registration, last date to apply
In 2026 the last date was 5 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Random number for tie-breaks
It decides the order when two students have the same cutoff mark.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Certificate check, the screening step
Facilitation centres check your mark sheets and community papers.
Tentative
Jul 2027
TNEA rank list, the merit list
Your rank comes from your cutoff mark out of 200.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Special reservation counselling
For the government school, sports and other special quotas.
Tentative
Jul 2027
General counselling, round 1 choice filling
You list this college and EEE in your order of choice.
Tentative
Aug 2027
General counselling, last round allotment
Every allotted student gets an allotment order online.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College fee payment at admission
You pay the first-year college fee when you join.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check at the college
Bring the allotment order and original certificates, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
In 2026 first-year classes started in Sep 2026.
Source: TNEA 2026 schedule, Directorate of Technical Education. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost from the 2025-26 fee notice, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel fees.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 2,000 a year
INR 8,000
Other yearly fees
Per year × 4, INR 6,655 a year, university, development, library and computer fees
INR 26,620
One-time admission fees
One time, in year 1, admission, university registration and sports fees
INR 2,710
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel fees
Hostel fee
Per year × 4, INR 7,550 a year, mess paid separately
INR 30,200
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 200
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,000
Total course fee
INR 37,330
4 years · tuition + college and university fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 67,730
4 years · college fees + hostel fee, mess not added
Education loan EMI
INR 629
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1205%
average pay INR 4.5 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,142
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
664%
average pay INR 4.5 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Source: ACGCET fee notice 2025-26. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your TNEA rank get you EEE at ACGCET Karaikudi?
Pick your category, then check by TNEA rank or by cutoff mark. The cutoff ranges use this course's TNEA closing ranks from 2023 to 2025.
Category
Check by
OC · TNEA rank
15,817 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
15,818 to 17,667: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 17,667: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
OC · Cutoff mark
188.5 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
180.5 to 188.25 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 180.5 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
BC · TNEA rank
20,823 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
20,824 to 26,752: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 26,752: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
BC · Cutoff mark
185 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
174 to 184.75 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 174 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
BCM · TNEA rank
17,761 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
17,762 to 27,045: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 27,045: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
BCM · Cutoff mark
188 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
173.57 to 187.75 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 173.57 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
MBC · TNEA rank
24,629 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
24,630 to 41,523: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 41,523: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
MBC · Cutoff mark
185 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
164.5 to 184.75 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 164.5 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
SC · TNEA rank
57,493 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
57,494 to 63,530: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 63,530: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
SC · Cutoff mark
169.5 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
153.5 to 169.25 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 153.5 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
SCA · TNEA rank
80,450 or better: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
80,451 to 117,771: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Worse than 117,771: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
SCA · Cutoff mark
163.5 marks or more: yes, you are in. Lock EEE here in your round.
136 to 163.25 marks: almost there. The close moved inside this range in the last three years.
Below 136 marks: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice in your list.
ST · TNEA rank
Only 2024 has an ST close for this course: rank 61,147. No ST seat closed in general counselling in 2025, so ask the college before you count on it.
ST · Cutoff mark
Only 2024 has an ST close for this course: 161.5 marks. No ST seat closed in general counselling in 2025, so ask the college before you count on it.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The OC close moved only between 15,817 and 17,667 in three years. The BCM and MBC closes moved much more, so for those categories trust the worst year, not the last one.
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
First graduate in your family
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for.
SC, SCA and ST post-matric scholarship
INR 17,000
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
The college scholarship page lists this amount. You apply after you join.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply: through the college office
Not eligible on your answers
Tuition fee waiver
INR 8,000
Government of Tamil Nadu, at admission
You pay no tuition fee, INR 2,000 a year for four years.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST studentsApply: at admission, with the community certificate
Not eligible on your answers
First graduate tuition concession
INR 8,000
Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu
You pay no tuition fee if no one in your family has a degree. SC, SCA and ST students already get this waiver.
Who qualifies: first in the family to study for a degreeApply: at admission, with the first graduate certificate
Not eligible on your answers
BC, MBC and DNC post-matric scholarship
INR 8,000
BC, MBC and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
The college scholarship page lists this amount. You apply after you join.
Who qualifies: BC, MBC or DNC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply: through the college office
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 8,000
Your net course fee: INR 29,330
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 37,330
Estimated total waiver
INR 16,000
Your net course fee: INR 21,330
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 12,330
ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ACGCET Karaikudi. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology
Karaikudi
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Salem
Salem
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Erode
Erode
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Bargur
Bargur
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 37,330
2025-26 fee
Not published
Not published
INR 28,720
INR 8,610 less, 2024-25 fee
INR 37,065
INR 265 less, 2026-27 fee
Median payNIRF, all UG branches
INR 5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less
Not published
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA more
Placement rateall UG, NIRF
55%
Class of 2025
63%
8 points higher
51%
4 points lower
Not published
33%
22 points lower
Closing rankTNEA rank, EEE, OC
16,275
2025
9,455
6,820 places tougher
18,819
2,544 places easier
30,343
14,068 places easier
34,232
17,957 places easier
SeatsEEE, TNEA general counselling
109
2025
54
55 fewer
52
57 fewer
35
74 fewer
55
54 fewer
In short
GCE Salem is about 6,820 places tougher to get and places more of its students, but its median pay is lower. If your rank clears both, pick Salem for placements; if it clears only ACGCET Karaikudi, take this seat.
In short
GCE Tirunelveli is a little easier to get, but it has about half the EEE seats and a lower median pay. If your rank clears ACGCET Karaikudi, take this seat and keep Tirunelveli below it as the backup.
In short
GCE Erode costs a little less and is much easier to get, but it has not published NIRF placement figures. If your rank clears ACGCET Karaikudi, take this seat and list Erode below it only as a safer backup.
In short
GCE Bargur costs about the same and is much easier to get; its filed median pay is higher, but it placed a much smaller share. If your rank clears ACGCET Karaikudi, take this seat and keep Bargur as the backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ACGCET Karaikudi BE EEE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE EEE at ACGCET Karaikudi worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students. The full fee without hostel is INR 37,330 for four years, and the college average pay in 2025 was INR 4.5 LPA. A first salary pays the whole fee back within a few months. If you plan a loan, check the EMI line in the fee block above, though most families pay this fee without one.
What jobs do EEE students get from this college?▾
Most get core electrical and car industry jobs, and some get software jobs. In 2025, 61 EEE students were placed on campus, and Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, Foxconn and Zoho hired the most. Join the placement training in the final year and clear every backlog, because companies check both.
Should I take EEE here if my rank is close to last year's closing rank?▾
Yes, if your rank sits inside the range for your category. The OC seat closed between 15,817 and 17,667 in the last three years, so the close moves only a little. Use the rank checker above for your category, and lock the seat in the round your rank is called.
Who should not take EEE at this college?▾
Skip it if you want only software work or life in a big city. Karaikudi is a small town, and the 2025 list named 61 EEE students placed from 120 seats, so about half got a campus job. If either matters more to you, look at CSE here or plan your own job search from year 3.
Is EEE better than CSE at this college for me?▾
Pick EEE if you like circuits, machines and power, and CSE if you want only software. CSE closes at a much tougher TNEA rank here, and EEE students still reach Zoho through campus drives. If your rank fits only EEE, take it and build coding skills alongside your subjects.
Is this course good for higher studies like an ME or an MS?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The department also teaches an ME in Power Electronics and Drives, so its labs and teachers guide research projects. Start a project with a teacher in year 3 and prepare for GATE, because Anna University PG counselling fills seats from the GATE list first.
Should I wait a year for a better TNEA rank?▾
No, in most cases. TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks, so a better rank means writing the board exams again. The OC close here stayed between 15,817 and 17,667 for three years, so if you clear it now, take the seat. Wait only if your rank is well outside the range and can raise your marks.
Will I get a placement if I am not a topper?▾
Possibly, but plan for it. NIRF data shows 55% of all final-year UG students were placed, and the median pay was INR 5 LPA. Companies set a marks cutoff and ask for no backlogs, so keep your grades steady and join every training session the placement cell holds.
How do I get admission to BE EEE here?▾
Register on the TNEA portal after your Class 12 exams and upload your certificates. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200. In your general counselling round, list this college and EEE, accept the allotment, and report at the college with originals and the fee by the date on the order.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full four-year fee is INR 37,330 without hostel and INR 67,730 with the hostel fee. Mess charges are paid separately and are not in these totals. Turn on the toggle in the fee block above to see what the hostel adds, and keep money aside for the refundable deposits.
Will I get a hostel room for sure?▾
No. The college fee notice says admission does not promise a hostel room. The hostel fee is INR 7,550 a year, plus a refundable INR 7,000 deposit. Ask the hostel office on reporting day, and keep a room in Karaikudi town as a backup plan.
Can SC, ST or first graduate students study for free?▾
Almost. SC, SCA and ST students and first graduates pay no tuition fee, which saves INR 8,000 over four years. SC, SCA and ST families earning up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year can also get the INR 17,000 post-matric scholarship. Use the scholarship calculator above and bring your community and income papers when you report.
Alagappa Engineering College, located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, is a government autonomous institution ranked 10th among Anna University colleges. Admissions are based on higher secondary merit through Anna University, Chennai. The college offers five engineering courses and is known for its experienced faculty and supportive alumni network. It features a peaceful campus life, a well-resourced library, and vibrant college festivals. The faculty are qualified, often with GATE qualifications, and are engaged in research under TEQIP-3.
While the student-to-staff ratio is 50:1, faculty are generally praised though there is room for improvement in engaging non-top performers. The college maintains low fees, around Rs 10,000 annually, with hostel fees ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per year. First-generation graduates receive a Rs 2,000 fee reduction. The total cost per semester, including all fees, is approximately Rs 40,000, making it accessible to students from low-income backgrounds. Payments can be conveniently made via Internet banking or cash.
Placement success is notable, with 80-90% of students securing jobs from over 50 companies, including major firms like Zoho, TCS, Wipro, and L&T. The highest salary package offered is about 9.6 lakhs per annum, with an average package of 3.6 lakhs. Placement preparation starts early, and internships are supported through alumni and programs like TEQIP-3. Scholarships are available for various categories, significantly reducing fees for eligible students. With additional financial support like the Pragati and Post-Matric Scholarships, the total cost of completing a degree, including hostel fees, is estimated at Rs 2-2.5 lakhs.
Educational loans are available, and the college ranks 3rd in Tamil Nadu for student placements despite challenges such as its remote location. Overall, Alagappa Engineering College offers quality education at an affordable price, with strong placement support and a variety of scholarships.
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