B Tech Courses: Fees 2026, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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A Bachelor of Technology is considered as the gateway to the field of engineering. BTech course is a full-time four-year undergraduate-level course that is offered by various engineering colleges/institutes. The 4-year BTech degree course is spread over 8 semesters. The alternative to the BTech course is Bachelor of Engineering. BE is more of a theoretical-based program while a Bachelor of Technology is based on practical learning as well as theoretical learning.

Types of BTech Courses

Below are the types of BTech courses that the students can opt for while selecting

Types of BTech

Average annual fees (INR)

BTech Full-time

INR 1,00,000 to 2,00,000

BTech Part-Time

INR 45,000

BTech Distance

INR 22,000

BTech Full-Time

BTech Full Time or BTech regular course is a 4-year duration course that covers various aspects of Engineering & Technology. To be selected for BTech full-time courses candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements set by the preferred college/institute. However, the basic eligibility is to qualify for class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Various colleges offer admission to full-time BTech courses based on the marks obtained in the entrance test.

Part-time BTech

A part-time BTech is also a 4-year undergraduate engineering course that is approved by AICTE and authorized by the authority. A Part-time BTech course is a relief to the aspirants who want to gain practical knowledge while working and theoretical knowledge at the same time. The eligibility criteria for the Part-Time BTech course is listed as follows:

  • Students must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as the core subjects.
  • Candidates who are diploma holders of any relevant discipline are also eligible for the Bachelor of Technology course in a Part-Time study mode.

Distance BTech

The BTech Distance learning course is an undergraduate degree in engineering in distance mode of learning for applicants interested in engineering studies. BTech Distance learning mode is suitable for professionals who work or live in remote areas or have financial problems. The admission procedure for BTech Distance Learning Courses begins twice a year: January and July. Students can also apply for a distance BTech program online through the official website of the university or institute. For offline mode admission in BTech courses in distance learning, students can send the application form along with important verified documents to the regional center of the university.

Popular BTech Subjects & Syllabus

BTech subjects may differ from college to college in some aspects but the basic areas remain the same. Take a look at some of the most popular BTech specializations' syllabus/course curriculum below.

Regular BTech Courses & Syllabus:

Aeronautical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Marine Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Biotechnology Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Ceramic Engineering

Mining Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Civil Engineering

Power Engineering

Communications Engineering

Production Engineering

Computer Science Engineering

Robotics Engineering

Construction Engineering

Structural Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Telecommunication Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Textile Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Tool Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Distance BTech Courses

Most institutes offer engineering courses in regular mode but there are also many colleges that offer engineering in distance mode. While most students prefer to study engineering as a regular course, some students study it in distance mode along with their regular jobs. Candidates can check here a list of colleges that provide B.Tech in distance mode.

There are over 120 engineering colleges in India that offer Distance / Correspondence BTech courses, out of these 33% of colleges are private, a few are government and the rest are public-private colleges. Below are the top BTech Distance courses:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Biotechnology Engineering

List of Universities For BTech Distance Education

Following are the top five universities in India that offer BTech at distance education:

  • Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical Univerisity for Women in Delhi
  • GB Pant Government Engineering College in Delhi
  • Jamiya Miliia Islamia University
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi
  • Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology in Delhi

Part-Time/Short-term BTech Courses

Short-term courses after BTech CSE

Certificate in Fundamentals of Data Science (Technical)
Short Course on Mathematics for Machine Learning
Short Course on Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Certificate in Responsive Website Basics – Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Certificate in Java Programming – Solving Problems with Software

Short-term courses after BTech ECE

Advanced Certificate Course in Embedded System Design
Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Design
Advanced Diploma course in industrial Automation and System Design
Certificate Course in Digital Signal Processing
Post Graduate Diploma in Wireless and Mobile Computing 

Short-term courses after BTech EEE

Certificate in Competency in Electrical Power System Protection
Advanced Diploma in Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering in Mining
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation
Advanced Diploma in Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

Short-term courses after BTech Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Diploma in Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Certificate in Principles of Motors, Variable Speed Drives, and Power Electronic Components
Certificate in Mechatronics and Remote Engineering – Electro-Technology
Certificate in Fundamental Components Involved in Machinery

Short-term courses after BTech Civil Engineering

Certificate in Construction Management
Certificate in Construction Project Management
Certificate in Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
Certificate in Structural and Civil Engineering Concepts
Advanced Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering 

Short-term courses after BTech Chemical Engineering

Certificate in Advanced Industrial Automation – Chemical Engineering
Certificate in Chemical Engineering and Plant Design
Certificate in Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
Certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering Chemistry
Certificate in Soil and Water Chemistry

Online BTech Courses

Online BTech courses are accredited by NAAC and offer UGC, AICTE approved BTech, to working professionals. Working professionals can also opt for diploma and MTech classes through its special weekend classes. One of such institutes is:

IGNOU: The authority offers IGNOU Online BTech programs for people who are currently employed and want to acquire an engineering degree but cannot attend daily classes.

BTech Entrance Exams

Almost every Indian state holds its own entrance exam for BTech admissions to autonomous colleges. Below are some of the state-level BTech Entrance Exams in India, as well as application and exam dates. Each of the state-based entrance tests is tailored to the admission requirements of the state in question. The states themselves administer the entrance tests.

  • JEE Main is a national entrance examination for BTech admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. It is administered by the National Testing Agency. Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) are the two papers in JEE Main.
  • JEE Advanced is a national level entrance examination for IIT BTech admissions. To take JEE Advanced, students must first pass JEE Main.
  • VITEEE - One of the most popular private institute entrance exams, VITEEE admits students to Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and its multiple campuses' BTech programmes.
  • MHT CET - Students can apply for BTech admissions to Maharashtra's BTech institutes through the MHT CET.
  • TS EAMCET - Students get admitted to Telangana state institutes based on their scores in the TS EAMCET.

BTech without JEE

JEE Entrance Exams, particularly JEE Advanced, are regarded as one of India's most difficult exams. This is why some students struggle to gain admission to IITs and NITs.
Students looking for an alternative to JEE Advanced or Mains, or a way to get into BTech without taking JEE, have a number of possibilities to apply and appear for entrance tests held by schools such as BITS, VIT Vellore, and others. Other state-level or college-specific admission tests will be used to admit students to BTech programmes.
There are colleges that accept direct admission; students can learn more about these colleges by conducting research. Without JEE Advanced, students will be unable to apply to IITs and NITs.

Name of Colleges Entrance Exams
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Pune  MHT-CET
BITS Pilani BITSAT
SRM Institute of Science and Technology SRMJEEE
Karunya Institute of Science & Technology KEE
Vel Tech University VTUEEE
Vellore Institute of Technology VITEEE
ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education TS EAMCET
Banasthali Vidyapith Merit Based

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Table of contents
  • Popular B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Colleges in India

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25 Courses
8 L
17.92 - 19.63 LPA

#3 NIRF

25 Courses
6.92 L - 8.28 L
4.2

#16 NIRF

17 Courses
8 L
19.08 - 24.3 LPA

#2 NIRF

36 Courses
8 L
15 - 46 LPA

#1 NIRF

10 Courses
22 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA

#11 NIRF

11 L - 19 L
3.9

#14 NIRF

Popular Private B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Colleges in India

76 Courses
4.47 L - 10.6 L
3.9

B.E. / B.Tech Applications open. Apply Now

21 Courses
4.88 L - 13.64 L
3.3

#15 Times

B.E. / B.Tech Applications open. Apply Now

5.97 L - 14.84 L
4.2

#31 NIRF

3.86 L - 16 L
6 LPA

#61 India Today

B.E. / B.Tech Applications open. Apply Now

26 Courses
7.48 L - 20.36 L
6 - 6.5 LPA

#16 Times

B.E. / B.Tech Applications open till Apr 15, 2026. Apply Now

16 Courses
7.6 L - 9.2 L
4.2

#201-300 NIRF

B.E. / B.Tech Applications open till Apr 14, 2026. Apply Now

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for B Tech (Bachelor of Technology). Students interested in pursuing a career on B Tech (Bachelor of Technology), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

2 Apr ' 26 - 8 Apr ' 26

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2

20 Apr ' 26

JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before

7 Apr ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Final Hall Ticket

11 Apr ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26

MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group session 1

10 Apr ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Admit Card Session 1 Release Date

15 Apr ' 26 - 16 Apr ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Exam Date Session 1

Popular B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Specializations

Following are the most popular B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for B Tech (Bachelor of Technology) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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To apply for the SEE exam for the B.Tech course, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing a minimum of 60% marks.

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Chanchal Sinha

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Answered 2 days ago

The SEE syllabus is based on CBSE Class 11 and 12 standards and the questions are from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates well versed with their 10/12 curricula will be able to crack the exam easilly.

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Mayank Kumari

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Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can expect the following documents to be attached with the admission form during Sharda University BTech admission process:

  • Class 10th marksheet and passing certificate
  • Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
  • JEE Mains/SUAT scorecard
  • ID and address proof
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Cert

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The minimum rank required to get admission at I2IT Pune would depend on the category you belong to. The I2IT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the General AI category says that a rank of at least 61370 is required to be eligible for admission to the BTech in Information Technology department. This categ

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 days ago

The total tuition fee of BTech at Bhilai Institute of Technology, Raipur is INR 3.2 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission confirmation to secure seat. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, you can definitely do BTech course with 50% marks in PCM subjects, as many colleges accept 45%–50% PCM marks for admission. 
Some colleges even give direct admission or admission through entrance exams like JEE, CUET, etc. Given below are some of the top BTech colleges in India accepting admissi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 days ago

NIET Noida BTech total fee range from INR 5.33 Lacs to INR 9.37 lakh. The fee amount vary from one specialisation to another and for integrated courses. Students have to pay some amount of this fee or admission fee for the seat confirmation after seat allotment. The given fee is as per official sour

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Aishwarya Kumari

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Answered 3 days ago

NIET Noida is ranked by NIRF in the "Engineering" category. It was the 11th best among NIRF-ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025. The institute was ranked #101-150 in 2025 by NIRF.  

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

The total fees for BTech is INR 12 lakh at Intellipaat School of Technology, Hyderabad. Candidates selected based on their entrance exam scores and performance in PI round have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 days ago

Jain University BTech admission process will most likely ask the candidates to attach digital copies of the following documents with their completed admission forms:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheets
  • Entrance exam results (if available)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certifica

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, students may get admission in Intellipaat School of Technology, Pune BTech with 60%. The minimum marks needed in Class 12 to be eligible are 55%. However, Class 12 marks are not enough. Students have to clear the IST Entrance Exam.

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Bhumika Jain

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Answered 3 days ago

 Intellipaat School of Technology, Bangalore offers B.Tech in AI& ML. The total tuition fee of this programme is INR 12 lakhs. This numbers is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 4 days ago

NIT Puducherry BTech tuition fee costs around INR 5 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.

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Tanu Rao

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BTech placements at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University are good. In branch such as CSE, ECE and EEE, a total of 169, 218 and 55 offers were made in 2025.

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Answered 4 days ago

The total tuition fees for BTech is INR 17.7 lakh at School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES. Aspirants selected for admission need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat. The total fees may include other components such as caution deposit, admission fees, etc.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Students must fulfil the KGRCET BTech admission criteria to get a seat at the college. The basic eligibility is to pass Class 12 with relevant subjects. Selection is based on EAMCET + counselling rounds. Students can also get direct admission under the management quota.

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Nishtha Jain

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KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology BTech has been ranked at the 142nd position by the India Today 2025 for BTech. The college has also been ranked at the 241st position by the Week 2025 for BTech. 

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Rashmi Shukla

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The total tuition fee of BTech at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University is between INR 3.1 Lacs to INR 10 lakh. This numbers is taken from the official website of college. It may change. Candidates need to pay the fee on an yearly basis.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

Vishwakarma University BTech tuition fee costs around INR 14.3 L – INR 15.6 L (depending on the chosen specialisation). This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to

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Tanu Rao

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BTech CE is one of the most popular courses of U V Patel College of Engineering in terms of placements. The students of BTech CE branch secured the highest salary in 2025 among all the branches, which stood at INR 7 LPA.

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered 5 days ago

The branch-wise the lowest package offered during Asian College of Engineering and Technology BTech placements 2026 is mentioned below:

BE / BTech Branch

the lowest Package 2026

CSE

INR 3 LPA

Electrical and Electronics

INR 2 LPA

Mechanical Engineering

INR 2 LPA

Biomedical Engineering

INR 3 LPA

Agricultural Engineering

INR 3 LPA

AI & DS

INR 3 LPA

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Nishtha Karan

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Asian College of Engineering and Technology BTech placements are good. The salary package offered during placements 2026 was between 2 LPA and 4 LPA. A total of 113 students were placed out of 207 total students.

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Nishtha Arora

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BTech tuition fees at GGSIPU is INR 7.6 Lacs for all BTech courses in the academic year 2026. However, candidates are also required to pay other fees in the form of university charges, alumni deposit, development and infrastructure fees and others on top of the aforementioned tuition fees.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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BTech is one of the most popular courses of Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College in terms of placements opportunities. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. Check out the key highlights of AKGEC placements 2025 from the table below:

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
the highest SalaryINR 30 LPA
Average SalaryINR 5.96 LPA
Offers Made1410
Total Students1152
Companies Visited322
Total Exclusive Offers983

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered 6 days ago

No, students cannot pursue BTech through distance education at Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology. The college offers BTech for four years. The course is offered in full-time mode at the college campus.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 6 days ago

The fee for BTech programme Rohini College of Engineering and Technology depends upon the specialisation. The BTech fee at Rohini College of Engineering and Technology ranges from INR 2 Lacs to INR 4 Lacs for 4 years. 

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Saumya Gairola

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Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech fees is INR 3.42 lakh. Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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The eligibility criteria for BTech at Rohini College of Engineering and Technology is pass in Class 11 and Class 12 with minimum 45% average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

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Saumya Gairola

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Being located in the proximity to some of the major corporate and technology centre of Gurgaon, GD Goenka University offers better accessibility to top-notch internship opportunities compared to other universities. It has a specialised curriculum in innovative fields like Aerospace and Biomedical En

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, the GD Goenka University BTech scholarship scheme is divided into levels to cater to different levels of academic achievers. While students who achieve 92% to 94.99% in aggregate in Class 12 can get up to 50% scholarships, students who achieve between 88% and 91.99% in aggregate in Class 12 can

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Rashmi Karan

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