MAHE Manipal B.Voc User Interface & Interaction Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Voc User Interface & Interaction Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 13.16 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 13.05 Lakhs
3 years, no PG
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
latest design batch estimate
Cutoff
12,400
SMEAT merit rank, last round
Placement rate
80%
career cell shared batch placed

About MAHE B.Voc UIID

MAHE offers a three-year, full-time B.Voc UIID through Srishti Manipal in Bengaluru. The course trains students for interface design, interaction design, front-end work, games and media tools. MAHE is an Institution of Eminence and has NAAC A++. The full fee without PG is INR 13.05 Lakhs, and INR 16.65 Lakhs with PG and living. You apply through the SMI admission cell and SMEAT route. The course had 10 seats in the published intake file. The latest design batch estimate uses INR 5 LPA average pay and 80% placed.

MAHE B.Voc UIID Fees

The full course costs INR 13.05 Lakhs without PG and INR 16.65 Lakhs with PG. The tuition fee is INR 6.90 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. PG and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.90 LakhsINR 2.30 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Other academic feeINR 6.15 LakhsOne time
Caution depositINR 50,000One time, refundable
PG and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 12,000 a month, 30 months
Total, no PGINR 13.05 LakhsFull course
Total with PGINR 16.65 LakhsFull course

MAHE B.Voc UIID Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SMEAT registration, last date to apply3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026Over
SMEAT session 1 exam15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026Over
SMEAT result and rank4 May 2026Over
SMI admission cell choice filling1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment13 Sep 2026Over
Round 6 allotment6 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date11 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check25 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start10 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

MAHE B.Voc UIID Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SMEAT rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamSMEAT rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

MAHE B.Voc UIID Admission Process

SMI admission cell allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write SMEATSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SMI admission cellList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE B.Voc UIID Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SMI admission cell round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, Home StateRound and year
General12,400Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

MAHE B.Voc UIID Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 5 LPA. The median is INR 4.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and design and technology firms hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 4.5 LPA
Highest offerINR 22 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersProduct and design and technology firms, on campus

MAHE B.Voc UIID Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE B.Voc UIID Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Voc ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with Institution of Eminence. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Voc ranking2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

MAHE B.Voc UIID Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE B.Voc UIID PG and Campus

The PG is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the PG fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the PG fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Bengaluru design campus

Should you pick B.Voc UIID at MAHE?

This course suits students who want interface design work and can study at a Bengaluru design campus.

Pick it if:
You want interface design work: the course teaches visual prototyping, motion design and front-end work for apps, sites and games.
You want a small batch: the published intake shows 10 seats, so studio feedback can be closer.
You can pay the fee in parts: the tuition and academic fee are paid year by year across three years.
You can finish the portfolio test early: SMEAT and the form dates decide the offer, so do not wait for the last day.
Skip it if:
You want a coding degree: this is a design course, so software engineering hiring is not the main path.
You need a campus hostel: Srishti lists empanelled PG owners, so check housing before you pay.
You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 13.05 Lakhs before PG and living cost.
You are counting on a late offer: a 10 seat course can fill fast, so keep a backup choice ready.
Counsellor's advice
If you want design work and can pay the fee, take this course. If you need a coding degree, keep another option above it.
B.Voc UIID Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% aggregate from a recognised board, or NSQF level 4 certification.
International boards: A levels, IB or equivalent certificates are accepted under Srishti rules.
Exam needed: SMEAT is used for Srishti undergraduate admission rounds.
Portfolio fit: Keep your design work ready because the admission route checks aptitude and work.
B.Voc UIID Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Srishti Manipal form before the round last date.
Write SMEAT: The admission cell uses the test route for undergraduate offers.
Check offer: The merit list and offer are based on the admission round score.
Pay the fee: Pay the first fee part by the offer date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check when classes start.

B.Voc UIID Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
SMI application
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
SMEAT round 1 test
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
SMEAT result and merit list
The rank card is the only paper SMI admission cell reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
Offer acceptance
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 offer list
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Round 2 offer list
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
First fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
PG rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SMI application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SMEAT round 1 test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SMEAT result and merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Offer acceptance
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: SMI admission cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE B.Voc UIID Fees 2026

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 2.30 Lakhs a year
INR 6.90 Lakhs
Other academic fee
Per year × 3, INR 2.05 Lakhs a year
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 50,000
Add PG + living
PG and living
Per month × 30, INR 12,000 a month
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 13.05 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other academic fee, PG not added
Total course fee
INR 16.65 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other academic fee + PG and living
Education loan EMI
INR 22,003
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
38%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 28,073
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
30%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Srishti Manipal fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you B.Voc UIID at MAHE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published merit ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the last merit rank as a guide, not a promise. A small 10 seat course can close early, so keep the form and fee ready before the offer date.

MAHE B.Voc UIID Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 12.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 13.05 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.15 Lakhs

MAHE B.Voc UIID vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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MAHE
Bengaluru
Compared with
MIT Institute of Design
Pune
Compared with
Pearl Academy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Woxsen School of Arts and Design
Hyderabad
Compared with
Unitedworld Institute of Design
Ahmedabad
Compared with
Strate School of Design
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no PG
INR 13.05 Lakhs
tuition + other academic fee
INR 12.50 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 13.80 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 13.05 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 13.30 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 12.75 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5 LPA
latest estimate
INR 6 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.9 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less
INR 4.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.3 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
latest estimate
76%
4 points lower
83%
3 points higher
72%
8 points lower
78%
2 points lower
77%
3 points lower
Closing rankSMEAT merit, General
12,400
last round
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
10
published intake
8
2 fewer
20
10 more
6
4 fewer
30
20 more
40
30 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
38%
on INR 5 LPA
48%
10 points higher
33%
5 points lower
30%
8 points lower
35%
3 points lower
34%
4 points lower
In short
If your design goal matches MITID Pune, compare the fee and seat count first. If you want the MAHE route and a smaller intake, keep this course high on your list.
In short
If your design goal matches Pearl Bengaluru, compare the fee and seat count first. If you want the MAHE route and a smaller intake, keep this course high on your list.
In short
If your design goal matches Woxsen Design, compare the fee and seat count first. If you want the MAHE route and a smaller intake, keep this course high on your list.
In short
If your design goal matches UID Ahmedabad, compare the fee and seat count first. If you want the MAHE route and a smaller intake, keep this course high on your list.
In short
If your design goal matches Strate Bengaluru, compare the fee and seat count first. If you want the MAHE route and a smaller intake, keep this course high on your list.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE B.Voc UIID

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Voc UIID at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without PG is INR 13.05 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get interface design jobs with product and design and technology firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5 LPA, the median was INR 4.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core hardware job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru design campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick UIID if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core hardware job. UIID places a bigger share of its batch with design studios, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want UIID, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the SMEAT exam and fill this college in your SMI admission cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SMI admission cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 13.05 Lakhs without PG. With PG and living it comes to INR 16.65 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the PG adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.

  • You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
  • In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
  • Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.

Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.

Average CTC

7.2 LPA

Highest CTC

22.38 LPA

Total no of offers made

781

Major recruiters

E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.

Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

Akanksha Gupta
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.

Admissions

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.

    • The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.

    • 3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.

    • Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.

    • The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.

    • The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.

Placements

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • 6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.

    • Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • 713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.

    • The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.

    • Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.

Campus

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • The campus is about 313 acres in the area.

    • Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • The campus size is about 250 acres.

    • Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.

If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.

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