{"id":18194,"date":"2025-10-03T07:47:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18194"},"modified":"2025-10-03T07:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:47:59","slug":"riim-pune-admission-eligibility-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/riim-pune-admission-eligibility-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RIIM Pune Admission Eligibility 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM) Pune is one of the top B-Schools in Maharashtra for its industry-accentuated MBA and PGDM programs, excellent placement records, and real-world exposure through internships and industry collaborations. Founded in 2014, RIIM Pune has affiliation with Savitribai Phule Pune University for its MBA program and is approved by AICTE for its PGDM program. This handbook gives a detailed look at RIIM Pune&#8217;s admission qualifications, process, cutoffs, fees, placements, and important details for 2026 candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Study at RIIM Pune for MBA\/PGDM?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry-Focused Curriculum:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Emphasis on employability with courses such as MBA + Employability, PGDM + IBEP (International Business Exposure Program).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excellent Placement History:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More than 300 leading recruiters, among them Deloitte, ITC, Samsung, and Amul, with the highest package of INR 27 LPA in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Exposure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Partnerships with the University of South Wales, UK, and international programs in Dubai, UK, and France.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scholarships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Merit-based, entrance exam-based, and special scholarships (up to INR 1.5 lakh) for worthy candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Affordable Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reasonable fee structure with high ROI compared to other B-Schools in Pune.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune Admission Overview\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIIM Pune (Ramachandran International Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs Offered<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (Pune University) + Employability\/International Immersion, PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approvals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission Basis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance Exam + GD\/PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exams Accepted<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, State CET<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online\/Offline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune Programs and Eligibility Criteria for 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entrance Exams Accepted<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate in any discipline (UGC approved university)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% (45% for reserved category)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, MH-CET<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate in any discipline<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% (45% for reserved category)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International MBA (with UK Immersion)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate + Additional criteria by partner university<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/MAT\/CMAT + Internal Evaluation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune provides MBA and PGDM courses with specializations. Given below are the courses and their requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students in their final year of bachelor&#8217;s degree are also eligible to apply, as long as they provide documentation of graduation within the given time period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Entrance Tests Accepted by RIIM Pune<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune accepts scores of the following national and state-level entrance tests for admissions to MBA\/PGDM:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAH-CET<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIIM-Arihant Group of Institutes Entrance Test (Institute-level test)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid score in one of these tests is required, followed by Written Analysis (WA), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Estimated Cutoff Percentiles for 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Entrance Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78-80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-85<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78-80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-85<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAH-CET<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73.71-78<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 2026cut-off data has not been released yet. The ones given above are based on 2024 trends and might change. Candidates must target higher percentiles for better chances of admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune Admission Process<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Step<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill Application Form (online\/offline)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit Entrance Exam Scores (CAT\/MAT\/CMAT etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlisting based on academic performance &amp; exam score<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group Discussion (GD) &amp; Personal Interview (PI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Merit List &amp; Admission Offer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee Payment &amp; Confirmation of Admission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fee Structure for 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Fees (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hostel Fees (Annual)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA + Employability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 5.4\u20138.1 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.21 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA + Employability + MDP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 5.9\u20138.1 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.21 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM + IBEP (Dubai)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 6.75\u20138.1 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.21 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global MBA (UK\/France)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 12\u201313 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 1.21 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fees include tuition, value-added programs, and industrial visits. Hostel fees cover mess and maintenance. Check the official website for a detailed breakdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel Facilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Off-campus hostels for boys and girls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> WiFi, shared rooms, study areas, cafeteria, security, and sports facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annual Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About INR 1.21 Lakh (including mess and maintenance).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandatory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First-year students are required to reside in college accommodation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Placement Highlights (2025)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Metric<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 27 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 12\u201314 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Recruiters<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte, ITC, Voltas, Samsung, Amul, Coca-Cola<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internships<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500+ summer and winter internships offered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placement Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 90% with 300+ recruiters annually<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Positions Provided<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing Management (ITC, Amul)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Analyst (Accenture)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations and Sales (Reliance, Coca-Cola)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Scholarships at RIIM Pune<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune provides scholarships to deserving students:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Merit Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> INR 20,000\u20131,00,000 for 90%+ in 10th, 12th, and graduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entrance Exam Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to INR 1,50,000 for students with CAT\/XAT score above 80 percentile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special Scholarships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For Armed Forces children, North-East\/Kerala\/J&amp;K domicile students, and IIT graduates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RIIM Girls Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Female candidates who fulfill eligibility requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important Dates (Tentative)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Starts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Date to Apply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GD-PI Rounds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February \u2013 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission Offer Letters<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Session Begins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RIIM Pune vs Other B-Schools (Quick Comparison)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>RIIM Pune<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MIT-WPU Pune<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Indira Institute Pune<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs Offered<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, BBA, B.Com, PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avg. Placement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95\u20136 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97\u20138.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98\u201310 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96\u20137 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Exposure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (UK Immersion Program)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Q1. Minimum percentile required for RIIM Pune MBA admission?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Minimum 78\u201380 percentile in CAT\/XAT or 95 in CMAT, though higher marks enhance chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Is work experience compulsory for RIIM Pune<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: No, but work experience holders might have an edge in the PI round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Can I apply to multiple programs at RIIM Pune with one entrance score?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, but separate applications are required for each program<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Are RIIM Pune programs residential?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, first-year students must stay in the institute\u2019s off-campus hostel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. When should I start preparing for entrance exams for 2025?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Prepare in June\u2013July 2024 for a 5\u20136 month time frame to aim for exams such as CAT (November 2024) or CMAT (May 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q6. What is the RIIM Pune application fee?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: INR 1,000 (non-refundable), which can be paid online or through Demand Draft<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> What is the average placement package?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: \u20b96.5\u20137 LPA on average, with highest up to \u20b917 LPA.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Is the program AICTE-approved?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, the PGDM is AICTE-approved; MBA is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Does RIIM Pune offer international exposure?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, through the International MBA + Employability Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> Can I apply if my final year results are awaited?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, provisional admission is possible for final-year students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>My Career Mantra<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Eligibility is merely the gate of entry; most important is the way you leverage RIIM&#8217;s opportunities \u2014 internships, live projects, certifications, and corporate exposure \u2014 to forge a prosperous career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIIM Pune presents a strong alternative for MBA\/PGDM candidates with its industry-relevant curriculum, international exposure, and robust placement support. To gain admission in 2025, concentrate on getting a competitive entrance test rank (target 80+ percentile in CAT\/XAT or 95+ in CMAT), prepare hard for WA\/GD\/PI rounds, and apply early to take advantage of scholarship schemes. 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