OJEE MPharma Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 28 Jan '26 - 29 Mar '26

Saumya Jain
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 17:38 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

OJEE exam date 2026 has been announced online by OJEE Cell and National Testing Agency (NTA). The notification for OJEE exam was released at ojee.nic.in. The application form for Odisha JEE 2026 was released on January 28, 2026. The last date to fill the OJEE application form 2026 is March 29, 2026.  OJEE 2026 will be held on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. OJEE exam is held every year in computer-based mode (CBT). OJEE exam conducting authorities will release the complete OJEE schedule online.

Candidates appearing for OJEE 2026 can check the dates and events for the state-level joint entrance exam including application, admit card, result and counselling. Moreover, if there is any change or announcement regarding OJEE, it will be updated here for the convenience of the test takers. 

Table of contents
  • OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • OJEE Registration 2026
  • OJEE Admit Card 2026 Dates
  • OJEE Exam Dates 2026
  • OJEE 2026 Answer Key Dates
  • OJEE Result Date 2026
  • OJEE Counselling Dates 2026
  • FAQs Related to OJEE Dates
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OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OJEE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
29 Mar ' 26

Last date of OJEE Fee Payment

ONGOING
28 Jan ' 26 - 29 Mar ' 26

OJEE 2026 registrations

30 Mar ' 26 - 01 Apr ' 26

OJEE 2026 Form Correction

25 Apr ' 26

OJEE 2026 Admit Card Release

04 May ' 26 - 09 May ' 26

OJEE 2026

Jun ' 26

OJEE result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Jul ' 25

Special OJEE result 2025 release

10 Jul ' 25

Special OJEE admit card 2025 release

08 Jul ' 25

OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (MBA/MCA/MArch/MPLan/MSc/MTech)

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OJEE Registration 2026

DeskCalendarRegistration: 28 Jan ' 26 - 29 Mar ' 26

OJEE registration 2026 is done online. Students appearing for OJEE exam, can apply using their personal details. OJEE registration process includes following:

  • OJEE exam 2026 registration
  • OJEE application form filling
  • Uploading documents
  • Choosing test centres and institutes
  • Fee payment

OJEE 2026 registration started on January 28, 2026. OJEE application form is available online on OJEE website, ojee.nic.in. Candidates have to upload a recent passport size photograph and scanned signatures. They also need their academic details. Images should be according to specifications and dimensions mentioned. 

How to Apply for OJEE 2026?

Follow the steps below to know how to apply for OJEE 2026:

  1. Go to the website of OJEE and click on the 'Registration for OJEE 2026' tab
  2. Click on the 'Fresh Candidate Login' button
  3. Fill in the relevant details carefully and submit the application form
  4. The next step includes uploading all the relevant documents, like a photograph and left-hand thumb impression. The documents have to be in the JPEG/JPG format
  5. After filling application form carefully the candidates have to pay the application fee using debit/credit card or through e-challan by a deposit in OJEE Bank Account with State Bank of India (State Bank Collect)
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Q:   Which documents are required for OJEE registration?
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The following list of documents will be required for the OJEE registration. The students should keep the scanned copies of the following documents:

  • Recent passport-size photograph

  • Signature

  • Left thumb impression

  • Category certificate (if applicable)

  • Class 10th mark sheet (for DOB)

  • Qualifying exam mark sheet or certificate

Q:   Can students outside Odisha apply for Special OJEE?
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Yes, students from outside Odisha state can also apply for the Special OJEE exam. However, such candidates can only apply for admissions to the private colleges in Odisha. Only the natives in Odisha are eligible to take admission to the government institutes in Odisha offering admissions through OJEE and 2nd OJEE exam. 

Q:   What are the registration dates for Special OJEE?
A: 

Special ro 2nd OJEE registration form will likely be released in the second week of June 2026. The application forms will be available at ojee.nic.in after the first OJEE exam has been conducted. 

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OJEE Admit Card 2026 Dates

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: 25 Apr ' 26

All candidates who fill OJEE application form before last date are issued OJEE admit card online. Candidates can find OJEE hall ticket download link on official website, ojee.nic.in. The admit card for OJEE exam will be released a few days before the OJEE exam date 2026. OJEE hall ticket 2026 will be released on April 25, 2026. Candidates must carry a hard copy of the OJEE admit card on the exam day. Failing this, candidates will not be allowed entry to the exam hall. Candidates will be able to download the OJEE exam admit card until the OJEE 2026 exam day.

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Q:   How to download the admit card of OJEE?
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To download the OJEE admit card, students can follow process below:

  • Go to ojee.nic.in
  • Click on Admit Card for OJEE 
  • Enter login details
  • Download OJEE admit card
Q:   Who is eligible to download the OJEE admit card?
A: 

Students who have completed OJEE registration process and paid the application fee successfully can download OJEE admit cards online. Admit card will be available through login portal at ojee.nic.in

Q:   How can I check the exact address of the allotted OJEE exam centre?
A: 

Candidates are provided with address and location of OJEE 2026 exam centre on admit card. Admit card of OJEE exam will be released on April 25, 2026. To download OJEE admit card, candidates must enter their login details. Only who have registered for OJEE exam along with payment of application fee will be able to download admit card when released.

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OJEE Exam Dates 2026

OJEE Cell will conduct the OJEE exam 2026 on May 4 and 5 and also from May 7 to May 9. The OJEE exam 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode across various exam centres. The Special Entrance Exam 2026 or second OJEE, will be conducted for vacant seats of BTech, MBA, MCA, as well as Lateral Entry BTech and MCA. The Special OJEE exam date 2026 will likely be announced in May 2026. 

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Q:   When will the OJEE exam be conducted?
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The OJEE Cell has announced the OJEE exam dates. The OJEE exam 2025 was conducted from May 4, 2026, to May 5, 2026 and from May 7 to May 9. 

Q:   What are the OJEE registration dates 2026?
A: 

OJEE application process 2026 started on January 28. Application form for OJEE will be available online and the candidates will be required to pay the application fee online as well.

The application schedule is announced on the official website of OJEE. The OJEE application process starts with the OJEE registration and application fee payment. Candidates have to submit their OJEE application form before the deadline. Candidates are required to choose their preferred institutes they wish to apply for MBA and other courses through the OJEE score. Candidates will be eligible for admission to only those institutes that they select in the OJEE application form.

Special OJEE registration will begin after the declaration of the OJEE result 2026.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for OJEE?
A: 

OJEE exam pattern is as follows:

Exam pattern features  

Details

Exam mode

Computer-based test mode (CBT)

Dates

Second week of May 2025

Duration

3 hours duration – BPharm

2 hours duration – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch

1 hours duration – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm

Type of questions

Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

Marking scheme

4 marks for each question

1 mark deducted for each wrong attempt

No marks will be awarded for not attempting question/s

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OJEE 2026 Answer Key Dates

OJEE answer key 2026 will be released a few days after the exam on ojee.nic.in. Authorities will open an objection filling window on the day of release and it will remain open for 2-3 days. Students will be required to upload a document in support of the objection filled.

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Q:   How can I calculate OJEE scores?
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OJEE score is calculated by correct and incorrect answers marked. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. 

Q:   What should I do after the OJEE result?
A: 

After the OJEE result declaration, top colleges which accept the OJEE scores start the shortlisting process. The OJEE scores are accepted in over 40 B-schools in the state of Odisha. After the results, the OJEE Cell releases OJEE  merit list. OJEE participating institutes then release OJEE cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for the OJEE counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for admissions. The OJEE admission process after the result declaration includes:

  1. Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission.
  2. Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
  3. Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted and part admission fee.
  4. Paying the complete course fee and getting an admission confirmation.
Q:   Is the OJEE answer key the same for all sets of question papers?
A: 

No OJEE answer key is not same for all sets of OJEE question papers. OJEE Cell conducts exam using different sets of OJEE question papers to avoid unfair advantages and maintain balance.

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OJEE Result Date 2026

DeskCalendarResult: Jun ' 26

OJEE result dates 2026 will likely be announced in the second week of June 2026. Students who appeared for the exam will be able to download their scorecards using their login details. The results for OJEE and Special OJEE will be released online at ojee.nic.in and students will be given access through their candidate portal to download the OJEE exam result. OJEE Cell will also release a merit list, mentioning overall scores and ranks obtained by the qualified candidates. 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where will the OJEE scorecard be available?
A: 

OJEE result is announced at the ojee.nic.in or odishajee.com. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The OJEE result download link is made alive after the exam on the official website in about two to three weeks of the exam. Given below is the process to follow for downloading the OJEE result.

  1. Visit the official website of OJEE exam
  2. Click on the 'Download OJEE Rank Card' on the homepage
  3. Enter the application number and password
  4. Click on the Login button
  5. Download the OJEE result PDF
Q:   Does IIM Sambalpur accept OJEE scores?
A: 

No, IIM Sambalpur does not accept OJEE test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the OJEE test, you can get admission in about 40 management colleges in Odisha. You can get admission to the following top management colleges such as:

  1. Utkal University
  2. KIIT School of Rural Management
  3. United School of Business Management
  4. GIET University
  5. National Institute of Science and Technology
  6. Rourkela Institute of Management Studies
Q:   What is the process to download OJEE scorecard?
A: 

Students who took the OJEE exam, can download the OJEE scorecard using their login details. The OJEE scorecard will be available online on the OJEE exam website; ojee.nic.in. Students need to enter their date of birth and OJEE application number to download the result cum scorecard. 

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OJEE Counselling Dates 2026

OJEE counselling dates 2026: OJEE admissions 2026 will be based on OJEE scores, and counselling rounds conducted by the OJEE Cell. Students who participate in the OJEE counselling will be allotted seats according to their OJEE rank and choice filled during the OJEE registration process 2026

All rank holders are eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status. Candidates can log in using their details to participate in the counselling process. Students who appear for the Special OJEE exam and will be awarded ranks must note that the ranking for this course starts from 1100001. The OJEE counselling 2026 will likely begin in June 2026. 

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Q:   Can I appear for OJEE counselling process even if I have not taken OJEE exam?
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OJEE counselling process is open to students who have appeared for OJEE, ATMA, CAT, JEE Main, NEET, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NIMCET, GATE or GPAT. These scores will be accepted for OJEE admissions. 

Q:   Am I eligible for OJEE counselling based on my JEE Mains marks and rank? I have not appeared for Orissa JEE.
A: 
Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.
Q:   When will the counseling of OJEE begin?
A: 

The OJEE Board releases the OJEE counselling notification online on the website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE counselling process has started on June 20, 2025.

Candidates who qualify the OJEE exam will be eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. The qualifying candidates have to complete the OJEE counselling registration online once the registration window opens. The registration process for OJEE counselling comprises registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the nodal centre. The authority will release OJEE counselling 2025 schedule online. The registration window will be open for approximately a month and the students can lock their choices and get the document verification done after the final seat allotment process is complete.

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FAQs Related to OJEE Dates

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions on OJEE exam date:

Q:   Which are the top MBA colleges accepting OJEE in Odisha?
A: 

The OJEE exam is conducted by OJEE Cell for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech, etc. OJEE scores are accepted by over 40 top B-schools in Odisha. Few of these colleges are 

  • Utkal University
  • IMIT Cuttack - Institute of Management and Information Technology
  • RCM Bhubaneswar - Regional College of Management
  • FM University Balasore - Fakir Mohan University
  • CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
  • IIPM Rourkela - Indian Institute for Production Management
  • Gandhi Institute of Management Studies, Gunupur
  • Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar
  • Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • BIITM Bhubaneswar - Biju Patnaik Institute of IT and Management Studies
  • North Orissa University, Baripada
  • RIMS Rourkela - Rourkela Institute of Management Studies
  • PJ College of Management and Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • NIST Berhampur - National Institute of Science and Technology
  • GITA Bhubaneswar - Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement
Q:   What is the OJEE exam duration? Can I change my exam slot?
A: 
The OJEE exam is a computer-based test for all courses. However, the OJEE exam pattern differs according to the programme you are applying for. The course-wise OJEE exam duration is as follows: 1. For MBA, LE B.Tech, LE B.Sc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA M.Tech and MArch courses is 120 minutes (2 hours). 2. For the B.Pharma course is three hours or 180 minutes. 3. For the M.Pharma Integrated MBA and LE B.Pharma courses, the exam duration is one hour or 60 minutes. This means, candidates will have approximately one minute per question to solve it. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment sectional time limit will get over, the screen will automatically move to the next section. The OJEE exam is conducted in three slots for most courses. The OJEE exam slot will be mentioned on their admit cards and there is no provision of changing the exam slot. Candidates must reach the OJEE exam centre at least and hour before their slot timings.
Q:   Will the OJEE exam be conducted in the paper-based mode this year?
A: 

No, OJEE exam will only be conducted in computer-based test mode. Earlier, OJEE was held in two modes computer-based test mode or online and paper-based test mode or offline, but 2019 onwards OJEE exam is being held in online mode only. There is also no provision of offline fee payment either. Candidates must note that OJEE registration is also an online process. The students need to visit the OJEE exam centre in order to take the OJEE exam. Candidates will be required to mark the correct answer by choosing the radio bullet against the right option given on the screen. Candidates will be given four options for each question and they will be required to choose the right one on the screen. 

Q:   What is a good score in the OJEE exam?
A: 

A good score in OJEE can be subjective and can depend on level of difficulty of the OJEE question paper. What may be considered a good score for one course or category may not be the same for another.

According to the previous years' OJEE analysis the following can be considered a good OJEE score:

AnalysisScore
Very Good

700+

Good

500+

Average

450+

LowLess than 450
Q:   Do OJEE colleges offer scholarships?
A: 

Yes, a few colleges in Odisha which accept OJEE scores offer scholarships to eligible students. The scholarships are based on academic merit, financial need, category, etc. 

Q:   When should I start preparing for OJEE?
A: 

Aspirants should start preparing for the OJEE exam at least six months before the test date.  This duration will be enough to complete the OJEE syllabus thoroughly and practice ample number of mock tests. The OJEE exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams so if a candidate has appeared for any other MBA exam before OJEE, they need to only do exam based preparation and focus on exam-specific mock tests. OJEE 2026 exam will be conducted on May 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. 

Q:   How to prepare for OJEE entrance exam?
A: 

For OJEE preparation, students need to have a good planning. When students start preparing for OJEE exam, they should make a timetable that covers complete OJEE syllabus, make short notes, practice mock tests, and above all be focused and confident. Also, while preparing for OJEE make sure that they are well acquainted with the OJEE exam pattern. Make a timetable. Prepare using the right study material. Practice mock tests and previous year question papers. Topic wise revision.

Q:   What is the syllabus of the OJEE Exam?
A: 
The syllabus of the OJEE mentions topics based on the subjects for which you are applying. For instance, the OJEE MBA syllabus differs from the OJEE B.Pharma syllabus. The general syllabus of OJEE is as follows: 1. Quantitative Techniques: It includes topics like geometry, average, percentage, quadratic equations, and Trigonometry. 2. Reasoning: This includes topics like codes, data interpretation, series, blood relations, statements, and conclusions. 3. Verbal ability: It includes topics like Passages, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Word puzzles, Action, cause and effect 4. General Awareness: Questions on Current Affairs sports, international events, awards, and related events are asked in this section. For the syllabus of B.Pharma and other subjects, you may visit this page: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/ojee-exam-syllabus.
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Answered a week ago

OJEE and JEE syllabus is somewhat same and different in some places. The OJEE syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is different from JEE. In JEE, the physics syllabus includes topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc. These topics require knowledge of physics topics. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

Candidates who are looking for admission to the undergraduate courses, can fill OJEE application form online after Class 12. 

Class 12 students applying for these courses should fulfil the OJEE eligibility criteria according to their preferred course. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Any graduate candidate with a 50 percent aggregate can apply for OJEE. The applicant must also be a citizen of India. There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for the exam. However, candidates appearing for BTech Marine Engineering exam must not be more than 22 years of age. 

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Abhishek Kumar

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Answered a week ago

Minimum requirement for appearing for OJEE is graduation. Basic OJEE eligibility criteria include:

  • Age Limit: There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for postgraduate courses, however, candidates appearing for BAMS/BHMS or Pharma must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31
  • Nationality:

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No, the OJEE application form is available in online mode only which can be filled on official website of OJEE. There is no provision of filling the application form offline. Candidates also need to make an online fee payment.

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Mayank Singh

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Answered a week ago

OJEE application process 2026 started on January 28, 2026. The application form for OJEE is available online and the candidates are required to pay the application fee online as well by March 27, 2026. 

Special OJEE registration will begin after the declaration of the OJEE result 2026.

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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

OJEE is the most popular entrance exam accepted in Odisha. Some of the top OJEE accepting in the BBA colleges in Orissa are mentioned below with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
SOA UniversityINR 11.5 lakh
Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology and Management StudiesINR 3.8 lakh
Srusti Academy of Management and TechnologyINR 2 lakh
B.J.B Autonomous CollegeINR 1.45 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducts the counseling and admission process for 85% state quota MBBS seats in Odisha. However, the main exam required for MBBS admissions in Odisha in NEET UG exam.

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, there is considerable difference between OJEE and NEET syllabus. The difficulty level of NEET is usually higher than OJEE

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Saumya Jain

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Answered 2 weeks ago

OJEE and JEE syllabus is somewhat same and different in some places. The OJEE syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is different from JEE. In JEE, the physics syllabus includes topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc. These topics require knowledge of physics topics. 

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Shiksha Shukla

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23 Institutes accepting OJEE

Utkal University

Bhubaneswar Public

Utkal Univ
    • 1.40 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Sri Sri University

    Bhubaneswar Private

    Sri Sri Un
    • 13.50 Lakh
    • 66 months
    • |
    • Full Time

    DRIEMS University

    Cuttack Private

    DRIEMS Uni
        • 4 years
        • |
        • Full Time

        Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy

        Bhubaneswar Partnership

        Hi-Tech Co
        • 2.85 Lakh
        • 4 years
        • |
        • Full Time

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