Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 3922 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Out of the total, 2383 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 652 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jadavpur University, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	3922
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 39.4 K

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Uttar Pradesh	559	₹ 44572
Maharashtra	493	₹ 92416
Tamil Nadu	385	₹ 36646
Rajasthan	283	₹ 29744
Madhya Pradesh	244	₹ 22356
Gujarat	238	₹ 35493
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Kerala	209	₹ 28609
Punjab	166	₹ 38652
Haryana	153	₹ 84439

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Guwahati	-	₹ 30150
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	606	₹ 5947
Banaras Hindu University	3050	₹ 6327
Jamia Millia Islamia	-	-
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	₹ 10500
University of Hyderabad	506	₹ 8720
IIT Gandhinagar	-	₹ 67000
NIT Trichy	-	₹ 26300
NIT Rourkela	-	₹ 85000

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 147555
SRM University Chennai	570	₹ 30000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 97800
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	30	₹ 43500
LPU	-	₹ 88333
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 137866
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	5	₹ 224458
Sathyabama University	-	-
University of Mysore	1023	₹ 23099

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Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

22,000 - 50,400 MA
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1886. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28161+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

32,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 10th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , XAT , GMAT , MAT

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 544+ students

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+9 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC , COA

12,500 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 CMAT , CSIR NET , India , CLAT , XAT , GMAT

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1467+ students

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3.0
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...+1 AICTE

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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Guru Nanak College for Girls

Muktsar, Punjab
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+1 CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Muktsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. Guru Nanak College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Vasavi College

4.5
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,721 MA
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MAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CMAT , NIMCET

Sri Vasavi College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Sri Vasavi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Ponnani College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ponani, Kerala
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,15,660 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

MES Ponnani College is a Private Institute located in Ponani, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. MES Ponnani College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Moyna College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Moyna College is a Private Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1972. Moyna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. Subhash University

4.0
(29 Reviews)
Junagadh, Gujarat
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

60,000 MA
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CET Exams
...+6 GUJCET , JEE Main , NATA , XAT , GMAT , MAT

Dr. Subhash University is a Private University located in Junagadh, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. Dr. Subhash University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loyola College of Social Sciences

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,070 MA
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...+4 MAT , GMAT , CAT , XAT

Loyola College of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1963. Loyola College of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, MSW, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Central Institute of Education

Delhi, Delhi
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NCTE

CUET PG Exams
...+4 CBSE 10th , DUET , CBSE 12th , CUET

Central Institute of Education is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1947. Central Institute of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RCM Bangalore

4.1
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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...+2 NBA , NAAC

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...+6 XAT , MAT , CMAT , CAT , CBSE 12th , Karnataka PGCET

RCM Bangalore is one of the most popular management colleges in Bangalore, ranked 5th Best B-School in South India and ranked 20 all over India. RCM Bangalore is well known for its PGDM & MBA programme and offers several other courses in management, commerce, and banking fields. Admissions to RCM Bangalore are done on the basis of scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA. The PGDM/MBA course fee at this college in Bangalore ranges between Rs 1.17 L - 7.9 lakhs for two years. The institute maintains a 100% placement record every year providing its students with an average package of Rs 6 to 10 LPA. Reputed recruiters like HCL Technologies, AXIS Bank, and HDFC Bank often visits the campus for student placement. RCM, Bangalore is approved by the AICTE, rated A+++, and is also accredited by NBA and NAAC.

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Dr. K.N. Modi University

3.4
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...+5 BCI , PCI , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 - 55,000 MA
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Dr. K.N. Modi University is a Private Institute located in Tonk, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. Dr. K.N. Modi University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mewar University

4.3
(61 Reviews)
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
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AIU
...+7 IAP , INC , NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI , AICTE

20,000 - 66,000 MA
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...+6 Rajasthan BSTC , AMUEE , MUEE , CUET , Rajasthan JET , CBSE 10th

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ROI : High Return on Investment - Excellent placement packages.
Flagship Course : Popular & High-Demand Programs - B.Tech, MBA, B.Sc, BA+LLB, B.Pharm.
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - Engineering: CSE, Civil, Mechanical, AI/ML. - Management: Finance
Placement Focus : Strong Placement Record - Highest packageRs 2.60 crore (2024). - Average packageRs 7 LPA (2024).
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Infosys, Wipro, TCS), Manufacturing (CEAT Tyres). - Pharma (Lupin, Cipl
Diversity : Inclusive Global Campus - Students from diverse Indian states and countries. - 70-75% students from
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Interns at NBC, Schneider Electric, Adani Wilmar. - Projects in Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & National Collaborations - MoU with Pyeongtaek University, Korea. - Collaboration with IIT M
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Government Experts - Senior Legal Officer, Government of Rajasthan. - Managing Partner, M

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Sigma University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , PCI , INC

39,200 MA
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...+6 GUJCET , CBSE 10th , JEE Main , GSEB 10th , GPAT , CBSE 12th

The Sigma Group of Institutes was established in 2002. Shailesh Sha, the institute's director, has vast teaching experience as well as sound industry knowledge. Gujarat Technical University (GTU) and Shri Govind Guru University are both affiliated with the Sigma Group of Institutes (SGGU). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC), and the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy have all approved it (GSCPT). Wipro, Just Dial, Mahindra, TVS, Deloitte, Uber, Cognizant, HSBC, Amazon, and Karvy are among the companies that have partnered with the Sigma Group of Institutes.

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Amity University Punjab

3.8
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Mohali, Punjab
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...+6 BCI , AIU , NCTE , IACBE , NAAC , COA

80,000 - 1,90,000 MA
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...+6 AIMA UGAT , CLAT , PSEB 12th , JEE Main , LSAT-India , MAH HM CET

Amity University Punjab is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2021. Amity University Punjab offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PRIST University

4.4
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...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

17,300 MA
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PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PRIST University

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 MA
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PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mar Thoma College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvalla, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

42,000 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mar Thoma College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvalla, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Mar Thoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KMM College of Arts and Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
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KMM College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. KMM College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Michaels College

Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,330 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , GMAT , MAT , Kerala University Admission , CAT , Kerala 12th

St. Michaels College is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. St. Michaels College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SVC Aligarh

5.0
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Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
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SVC Aligarh is a Private Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1947. SVC Aligarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Bhopal

4.7
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Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Bhopal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nirmala Institute of Education

Panaji, Goa
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NCTE
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Nirmala Institute of Education is a Private Institute located in Panaji, Goa. It was established in the year 1963. Nirmala Institute of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Aggarwal College (ACB), Faridabad

4.1
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Aggarwal College (ACB), Faridabad is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 2014. Aggarwal College (ACB), Faridabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya

5.0
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Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
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Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Kochi

4.5
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Kochi, Kerala
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MES Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. MES Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Armapore PG College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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2,895 - 8,010 MA
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Armapore PG College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1978. Armapore PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kollam, Kerala
Private
IGNOU

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Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1948. Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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22,000 - 50,400 MA

PSEB 12th Exams

32,000 MA

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Kerala 12th Exams

21,834 MA

PSEB 12th Exams

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60,000 MA

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39,200 MA

GATE Exams

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