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KEAM Cut Off 2025

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CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025: Round 1 and Last Round Closing Ranks

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KEAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-Home State)
Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering476702580326322
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering266361985723584
B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering9032777310038
B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering186791143412439
B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering288971550717595

CUSAT KEAM Important Dates 2026

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13 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
KEAM 2026 exam date
10 May '26
KEAM 2026 scores publication on or before
May '26-Jun '26
KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marksTentative
20 Jun '26
KEAM 2026 rank list release for engineering and pharmacy on or before
Jul '26
KEAM 2026 counselling option registration for BTech - Round 1Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling provisional allotment for BTech - Phase 1Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling final allotment for BTech - Phase 1Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling fee payment as indicated on allotment memo - Phase 1Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling option confirmation/rearrangement for BTech - Round 2Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling provisional allotment for BTech - Phase 2Tentative
Jul '26
KEAM 2026 counselling final allotment for BTech - Phase 2Tentative
Jul '26-Aug '26
KEAM 2026 counselling fee payment as indicated on allotment memo - Phase 2Tentative
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KEAM 2026 counselling fresh option registration in phase 3Tentative
Aug '26
KEAM 2026 counselling phase 3 provisional allotmentTentative
Aug '26
KEAM 2026 counselling phase 3 final allotmentTentative
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Q:   What is the CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025?
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The CUSAT KEAM 2025 was released for admission to the BTech programme for various categories under the Home State quota. According to the CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025, the last round closing cutoff ranged from 10038 to 66316 for the General HS quota. Among all the specialisation, the top two most sough-after specialisations were BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, followed by BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Students can refer to the table below to know the BTech closing cutoff for the last round for the General HS quota. 

Course NameLast Round Cutoff Rank 2025
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering26322
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering38796
B.Tech. in Information Technology39622
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering23584
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering47827
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering62335
B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering26627
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering66316
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering10038
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering12439
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering17595
B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering49365
B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering46802
Q:   What is the CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025 for the OBC category?
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The CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025 was out for all the students belonging to the Home State quota. As per the CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025 for the OBC HS category, the closing cutoff ranged from 11609 to 54552, wherein B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most sought-after course with the closing cutoff being 11609 in the last round. On the other hand, the least popular course was B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, with 54552 being the last round closing cutoff 2025.  Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for the first and last round for the OBC HS quota candidates. 

Course NameRound 1 Closing Ranks 2025Last Round Closing Ranks 2025
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering2930140715
B.Tech. in Information Technology4634146341
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering2345534167
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering5455254552
B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering3254932549
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1119111609
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering1182713191
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1466019342
B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering4936550397
Q:   What is the closing cutoff marks for CUSAT BTech?
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CUSAT BTech is based on KEAM followed by the KEAM Counselling. KEAM cutoff 2021 has been released as the previous year cutoff. Tabulated below are the closing cutoff marks for CUSAT BTech admission for General category All India studnets.

CourseCutoff 
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering29189
B.Tech. in Information Technology45569
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering24078
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering14717
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering33476
B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering45400
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering45623
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering6711
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering26599
B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering43169
B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering42711
Q:   What are the cutoff marks for CUSAT BTech admission?
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CUSAT B.Tech admissions have been conducted through KEAM in previous years. KEAM counsellings have been concluded after the three rounds. As per the previous year JEE Main cutoff 2021 trends, The Round 1 closing ranks for B.Tech. in Information Technology was 20390, for B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering it was 14487 and for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering it was 4427 for the General category All India students. Candidates seeking admission to CUSAT must have a valid score in KEAM to appear for the further admission rounds for BTech.

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Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025?
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The CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025 for admission to various UG and PG courses was released for all categories and rounds under the Home State and All India quota. As per the closing cutoff in the last round for the General AI students, the cutoff range fell between and 4401, wherein Integrated LLM in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) + Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) was the most competitive course and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, the easiest course for this category. Students can go to this page to know more:

Q:   How many marks should I score in the CUSAT entrance exam to get admission in any stream?
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Cochin University of Science and Technology admission to various courses is based on CUSAT CAT 2024 score. CUSAT CAT cutoff 2024 for Round 1 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. According to CUSAT CAT Round 1 cutoff 2024, the candidate seeking admission to CUSAT must acquire a rank between, 3 and 205 under General AI category to get into CUSAT. Among all the courses, M.Sc. in Microbiology is the most competitive course, while the least competitive course is MCA in Cost Sharing. For a detailed CUSAT CAT branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.  

Course2024
M.Sc. in Marine Biology9
M.Sc. in Marine Geophysics25
M.Sc. in Industrial Fisheries13
M.Sc. in Biotechnology9
M.Sc. in Physics7
M.Sc. in Statistics7
M.Sc. in Electronic Science9
M.Sc. in Marine Geology12
M.Sc. in Mathematics7
M.Sc. in Chemistry13
M.Sc. in Microbiology3
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)109
M.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)26
M.Sc. in Marine Genomics16
MCA in Cost Sharing205
Q:   How much should one score in CUSAT CAT for BTech admissions for General category?

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Q:   What is the CUSAT DAT Cutoff 2025?
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The CUSAT DAT Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the M.Tech programmes. The CUSAT Cutoff 2025 for admission to the M.Tech courses via the DAT exam for the General HS category ranged from to 12 as per the last round cutoff score. Among all the specialisations, M.Tech in Industrial Safety (Health, Safety and Environment Management) was the most sought-after course for the previous mentioned category. To know more, candidates can click here

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - CUSAT : CUSAT MBA Closing Rank Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall7683163
Master of Business Administration (Part-Time) (Non - Experienced) - CUSAT : CUSAT MBA Closing Rank Cutoff (General-All India)
Section2024
Overall169
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Q:   What is the expected CUSAT CAT 2024 cutoff?
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Cochin University of Science and Technology admission 2024 to MBA course is based CUSAT MBA 2024 scores. As per the previous year's CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the overall cutoff for MBA for All India quota is 83, whereas for Home State Quota, it is 73. In 2022, the overall CUSAT MBA cutoff stood at 76 for All India and at 64 for Home State Quota for the General category students. 

Looking at the past year trends, candidates seeking admission to CUSAT for MBA must score between 73 and 83 for All India and betwen 64 and 76 for Home State Quota.

Q:   What is CUSAT MBA cutoff for CUSAT?
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As per CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the closing rank for Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA course stood at 83 for Al Inida General category students. For cutoff 2022, the overall closing rank for CUSAT MBA was 76. On cutoff trend analysis, CUSAT has witnessed an increase since 2022. For Home state quota the overall cutoff for CUSAT MBA 2023, it is 73 and for 2022, it is 64. Again CUSAT has witnessed an increase in cutoff trends since 2022. The aforementioned cutoffs are for General category All India students. 

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Cutoff FAQs

Q:   What is the cut off mark for CUSAT 2023?
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Cochin University of Science and Technology released the first allotment list on June 8 for admission to various UG and PG courses. As per the data available, the closing cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT ranges between 4 and 124 for the General category students. For CUSAT M.Sc. in Marine Biology course, the CAT R1 closing cutoff rank was 4. Given below is the CUSAT CAT R1 cutoff 2023 for a few PG courses: 

CUSAT CAT Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course

2023

MSc in Marine Biology

4

MSc in Biotechnology

7

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

10

MSc in Microbiology

9

MSc in Statistics

23

Q:   What is a good score for CUSAT?
A: 

Cochin University of Science and Technology CAT Round 1 cutoff 2024 list has been released recently for BVoc/LLB/BBA LLB/BCom LLB/BSc LLB/Integrated MSc/MBA/MCA/other PG courses. As per the CUSAT Round 1, the closing cutoff ranks ranged between 3 and 205 for the General category students. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Sc. in Marine Geology is 12 for the General AI category candidates. Further, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) has the Round 1 cutoff of 33. As per CUSAT CAT MSc cutoff 2024, the most competitive course was MSc in Microbiology with a Round 1 rank of 3. So, candidates seeking admission at CUSAT must acquire a rank between 3 and 205 to get admission to the list of courses available at CUSAT in 2024.

Q:   How to check CUSAT cutoffs 2023?
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Candidates, who have applied for courses at CUSAT, can check the merit lists on this page or visit the official website, i.e., cusat.ac.in. The university releases its online admission form on the official website, i.e. cusat.ac.in and the last date for filling up of online admission form is also released on the same. Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the CUSAT CAT first allotment list on its official website for admission to several undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates whose names appear in the allotment list must pay the applicable fee before its last date. Candidates can check out the CUSAT CAT first allotment list on the official website of the University. 

Q:   Can I join CUSAT after Class 12?
A: 

Yes, students can join Cochin University of Science and Technology. It is mantary for students to qualify the Class 12 to appear for UG and PG courses. Aspiring canddidates must have to qualify the neligibility criteria set by the institute for thendesired course. 

Q:   What is the cutoff for MBA at CUSAT University?
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As per the latest cutoff 2023 data available, the closing rank for the MBA course at CUSAT is 83. Cochin University accepts management aptitude tests such as CATCMATKMATCUSAT CATMAT, and KMAT KERALA for admission. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the course is that the candidate should have a bachelor degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate. The marks obtained in the aptitude test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) in the ratio of 70:15:15 are considered for selection. There are 120 regular seats available at CUSAT for the MBA programme.

Q:   How much rank is required to get into CUSAT BSc?
A: 

Candidates need to qualify CUSAT CAT to get admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programmes. The university releases course-wise cutoff rank list. As per the below 2023 closing rank for All India Category, the highest was 29 for Biological Science. The lowest rank was of 62 of Physical and Mathematics. Below is the latest cutoff rank for Integrated BSc-MSc:

Course2023
Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics62
Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry55
Integrated BSc + MSc in Mathematics62
Integrated BSc + MSc in Biological Science29

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Q:   Is Class 12 marks considered for CUSAT?
A: 

Yes, CUSAT considers Class 12 score for admission to UG courses. Aspirants need to qualify a minimum of Class 12 to apply for a UG course at CUSAT. Below are some of the CUSAT UG programme along with their Class 12 requirement:

Course NameCommon Eligibility
BTechClass 12 examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with MathematicsPhysics and Chemistry as optional subjects with at least 50% marks separately and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala)
BScClass 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to 75% aggregate (5% relaxation for Kerala SC/ ST)
BVocClass 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects (60% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala)
Q:   Can I apply for an M.Tech programme at CUSAT without GATE score?
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Yes. The Non-GATE entrants can take admission with a valid Department Admission Test (DAT) score or ‘A and B’ exams score conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India). Candidates can apply for the DAT exam by visiting the CUSAT website.

Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam?
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CUSAT conducts CAT (Common Admission Test) for admissions to programmes like Law, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Humanities, Science, Medical Sciences & Technology, and Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT CAT is a computer-based test. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam. Candidates can take this test by applying online through the university website. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam date will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations.

Q:   Is 65% in Class 12 enough to get BVoc at Cochin University of Science and Technology?
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Candidates need to complete Class 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects to apply for BVoc at Cochin University of Science and Technology. There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala. Hence, candidates can apply for BVoc with 65% in Class 12. However, they also need to pass CUSAT CAT for admission to BVoc programme.

Q:   What is the eligibility for MCA at Cochin University of Science and Technology?
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Aspirants who have passed BCA/ Bachelor's degree in CS/ BSc/ BCom/ BA/ BVoc Data Analytics with Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate to Kerala SC/ ST) are eligible to apply for MCA at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Candidates should have relevant documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Q:   What is the cutoff for Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics at Cochin University of Science and Technology?
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CUSAT considers CUSAT CAT score for admission to Integrated BSc + MSc Physics. Below is the latest closing cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT:

Course2023
Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics62

A cutoff rank of 62, requires candidates to prepare well for CUSAT CAT exam. The rank is quiet competitive and selection will be based entirely on the merit. 

Q:   Which entrance exam is taken to get admission in BTech at CUSAT?
A: 

Candidates wishing to apply for CUSAT BTech course must pass CUSAT CAT exam. The exam authorities conducts the CUSAT CAT 2025 for a duration of three hours, and the exam is conducted in online mode (a computer-based test). It is advised to the candidates to check the CUSAT CAT exam pattern before starting their preparation process. CUSAT exam pattern also helps candidates boost their scores and helps with time management during exam preparation. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus for their preparations.

Q:   Is entrance exam required for BSc at CUSAT?
A: 

Yes, CUSAT conducts Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test for providing admission to Integrated BSc-MSc courses. Based on CUSAT CAT result, rank list is prepared after completion of CUSAT CAT. The CUSAT CAT examination is a computer-based test (CBT) test conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The syllabus of CUSAT CAT includes chapters and topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics that are relevant from the examination point of view. CUSAT CAT syllabus is of Class 11 and Class 12 standard. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MCA at CUSAT University?
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Candidate must have passed in BCA or Bachelor's in Computer Science Or BSc/BA/BCom with Mathematics in Class 12 with 50% aggregate or BVoc Data Analytics programme offered by CUSAT. Applicants belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) require minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination to apply.

Q:   How many seats are there in CUSAT for MBA?
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The total intake for CUSAT MBA is 150. Below is the intake for MBA and MBA Part-time:

Course NameIntake
MBA120
MBA Part-time30
Q:   How many seats are there in CUSAT for BTech?
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A total of 766 seats are available for BTech course at CUSAT. Below is seat intake for some of the BTech specialisations:

BTech SpecialisationIntake
Civil Engineering90
Computer Science and Engineering90
Electrical and Electronics Engineering60
Electronics and Communication Engineering90
Information Technology90
Mechanical Engineering90
Safety and Fire Engineering90
Naval Architecture and Ship Building34
Polymer Science and Engineering20
Instrumentation and Control Engineering40
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission in M.Tech at CUSAT University?
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Candidates aspiring to pursue M.Tech from CUSAT shall have BE/BTech/Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate. The selection is further done by the university committee basis on the applicant’s score in the qualifying examinations (GATE/CUSAT DAT).

Q:   Can I get admission in CUSAT without CAT exam?
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CAT is one of the accepting exams for CUSAT MBA admission. There are two types of CAT accepted for MBA. One is CAT conducted by conducted by IIM for admission to MBA programme. The other is CUSAT CAT conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT CAT is accepted for MBA and other courses except PhD and Diploma programmes. Now the question is, if it is mandatory or not.

No, it is not. Aspirants who have passed KMAT or CMAT can also take admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further evaluated in group discussion and personal interview round.

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Students seeking Cochin University of Science and Technology admissions can pick from the large diversity of courses available. Students must have passed their Higher Secondary and previous qualifying examination. Also, they must ensure that they have appeared for the prescribed entrance examination

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Ashwin Yadav

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Answered a year ago

Yes, the authority extended the last date for CUSAT CAT 2024 registration. Candidates applied for CUSAT CAT 2024 up to March 20, 2024, with a fine of INR 100. Candidates applied by visiting the official website, and a direct link was also provided on this page. 

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 years ago

Yes, CUSAT reserves seats for different categories. Below is the seat reservation for MBA programme:

Supernumerary CategoryIntake
EWS12
LKD Lakshadweep Candidates1
Differently Abled Candidates6
Sports Quota1
Transgender2
Army Officers (ARQ)1

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 years ago

No, the candidates need not send a copy of the dully-filled application form to the university. However, candidates shall keep a copy of the confirmation page with themselves until the conclusion of the admission process. This document can be required for verification purposes at the time of admissi

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 years ago

Waiting List on the CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology).  It is used to indicate the status of a candidate who has applied for a course but has not been allotted a seat yet. Candidates on the waiting list will be considered for admission if seats become available.

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Updated on Jan 27, 2026

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