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NMIMS, XIMB, SCMHRD, IMT-G vs New IIMs: How to make a choice

If you are confused about which schools to apply to or choose (when the time comes), join this Konversation with Sachin Mandot is an IMT-G 2016-18 student majoring in Marketing!

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Dec 04
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Dec 04
10:00 PM
  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hello Guys!

    03:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    shoot your queries here

    03:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Live now

    03:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Akhil Ca

    hi

    03:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hey Akhil! let me known your query

    03:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Akhil Ca

    i want to MBA in marketing which will be best scmhrd or sibm banglore

    03:30 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    SCMHRD Pune without any doubt Akhil, it's a college of repute with a good alumni base, which helps in placements

    03:31 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    hey guys

    03:32 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    shoot any queries that you want

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  • Profile Picture Akhil Ca

    I have pretty decent score in under grades will that effect in any process ?

    03:33 PM

  • Profile Picture Deepak Shah

    Hi this is a little off track question may b. After we are done with exams how can we earn along with gdpi prep.. since we have plenty of time once the exam is over till the admissions

    03:34 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hi Akhil, Good undergrad score definitely helps in selection process as there is a weightage for academic marks

    03:35 PM

  • Profile Picture Deepak Shah

    Hi this is a little off track question may b. After we are done with exams how can we earn along with gdpi prep.. since we have plenty of time once the exam is over till the admissions

    03:34 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hey deepak, there are plenty of ways to do so, you can partime with event management firms, do content writing etc

    03:35 PM

  • Profile Picture sandeepsahoo317

    how is ximb . is it good

    03:35 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    XIMB is a fine college to go with, it is better than all the new IIMs except for Ranchi and Trichy

    03:36 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Guys, you can ask for my help in profile evaluation as well

    03:37 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Profile plays a very important role

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  • Profile Picture sandeepsahoo317

    like i have 92 in xth , 84 in 12th , did engineering from nit rourkela , currntly working in tata motors ( 15 months) is it worth it to join ximb or i should try another yr . i m not xpctng much dis yr in cat and iift

    03:38 PM

  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Hyy

    03:38 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Sandeep, i would suggest taking one more shot incase you want

    03:39 PM

  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Hyy

    03:38 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    hey ruchita

    03:39 PM

  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    What are the other things we can do in mean time in order to improve CV or clear gd pi 's

    03:40 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    For GDPI, read a lot, be it newspapers or good non fiction novels

    03:40 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Most b-schools don;t have GDs now

    03:44 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Essay

    03:44 PM

  • Profile Picture Akhil Ca

    accept my fb request , I want to talk to you .

    03:44 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Okay Akhil, meanwhile ping your queries here

    03:45 PM

  • Profile Picture Deepak Shah

    Shuld be go for language course after we are done with exam ?

    03:45 PM

  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Other internship which emphasis CV

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  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    Hello

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  • Profile Picture Deepak Shah

    Shuld be go for language course after we are done with exam ?

    03:45 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    No, they dont matter at all

    03:46 PM

  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    Hello

    03:46 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hey Karan, tell me

    03:47 PM

  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    Which is better nmims or sibm??

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  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    Hii

    03:47 PM

  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    Which is better nmims or sibm??

    03:47 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    SIBM-Pune Smaller batch, good packages, less fee

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  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    I am expecting 93-96 percentile,which colleges should I apply?

    03:48 PM

  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    I am expecting 93-96 percentile,which colleges should I apply?

    03:48 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Share your profile details with acads and workex for better answer

    03:49 PM

  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Other internship which emphasis CV

    03:46 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Don't add random stuff, add things which gives credibility to your story

    03:50 PM

  • Profile Picture sandeepsahoo317

    also i am interested in finance . how is finance in ximb

    03:50 PM

  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    And sir is there any good clg which does not considers sectional cutoff in cat??

    03:51 PM

  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    Are DFS and DSE under Delhi university good options?I have 3 yr work experience in IT industry,83%in 10,79% in 12,79% in btech

    03:51 PM

  • Profile Picture sandeepsahoo317

    also i am interested in finance . how is finance in ximb

    03:50 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    They are good in Marketing and IT placements, i am not really sure about Finance, touch up any of their alumni or current student for detailed info

    03:51 PM

  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    Are DFS and DSE under Delhi university good options?I have 3 yr work experience in IT industry,83%in 10,79% in 12,79% in btech

    03:51 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Don't go for these colleges Dipanjan, they are not worth for someone with 3 years of Work-ex

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  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Pls suggest SM clgs to apply for, background details u knw

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  • Profile Picture Karan Singh

    And sir is there any good clg which does not considers sectional cutoff in cat??

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    IMT, IMI, XIMB, VGSOM, IITs dont consider

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  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    Which colleges should I look for?or should try once again?in that case I will be having a work ex of 4 yrs?

    03:54 PM

  • Profile Picture Dipanjan Ray

    Which colleges should I look for?or should try once again?in that case I will be having a work ex of 4 yrs?

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    If you go into 4+ bracket then you should go for the Top 10, or the ones where consulting companies recruit in huge numbers

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  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Pls suggest SM clgs to apply for, background details u knw

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    wait for CAT percentile is what i would advice

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  • Profile Picture Ernab Swami

    This year, which all bschools accept CAT GMAT and XAT scores?

    03:56 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    For people with 3+ workex, chances of placement in consulting are very high, be it marketing or finance

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  • Profile Picture Ruchita Panchal

    Alright Sir , thankeww alottt

    03:57 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Best of luck

    03:57 PM

  • Profile Picture Ernab Swami

    This year, which all bschools accept CAT GMAT and XAT scores?

    03:56 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Ernab! Almost every b-school in country accepts one of these 3 scores please be more specific

    03:58 PM

  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir 10th 91%

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  • Profile Picture avinash.vutukuru

    Hii sachin

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir 10th 91%

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Biswa, give me other details too, like your expected CAT percentile etc

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    10th 91% 12th 81% grad 70% cat (expectation ) - 95 around .

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    What other clgs other dan iims . Already applied for ximb and mdi

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  • Profile Picture avinash.vutukuru

    My profile 10th-92.17% 12th-96.1% b.tech 88.10% i got 219 in nmat but only 55 in language section...and I am a 2017 pass out....placed in cognizant but not yet received my call letter...will this gap will haunt me in interviews and in cat i am expecting 95+ percentile

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Can i except any call from any iim other dan baby iims. ?

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  • Profile Picture Akhil Ca

    alumini from sibm also make live over here?

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  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Hello sir

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    What colleges other than IIM spjmir are good for finance

    04:07 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    hi. im a general female dentist. X score-90.4(cbse) XII score-81.6(cbse) graduation 70.69(topped). grad finished in 2015 but i have no work ex. will i get any iim calls at 92-94 percentile?

    04:08 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hey guys

    04:09 PM

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    Wait for a moment, i will reply to every message here

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  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Hello sir

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    What other clgs other dan iims . Already applied for ximb and mdi

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Hey

    04:10 PM

  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Than IIM and Spjain what colleges r good for finance

    04:10 PM

  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Hi sir

    04:10 PM

  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    What other clgs other dan iims . Already applied for ximb and mdi

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Apply for IITs, IMT, IMI as well

    04:10 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    Is dse worth applying ? Apart from roi,

    04:10 PM

  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir DSE ? Worth it ?

    04:11 PM

  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Than IIM and Spjain what colleges r good for finance

    04:10 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    MDI is a fine college too! Dont get choosy at this stage, apply to many as you can

    04:11 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    sir please answer my question

    04:11 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    hi. im a general female dentist. X score-90.4(cbse) XII score-81.6(cbse) graduation 70.69(topped). grad finished in 2015 but i have no work ex. will i get any iim calls at 92-94 percentile?

    04:08 PM

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    Baby IIMs look most feasible at this stage

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir DSE ? Worth it ?

    04:11 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    You can apply but not really good

    04:12 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    hi. im a general female dentist. X score-90.4(cbse) XII score-81.6(cbse) graduation 70.69(topped). grad finished in 2015 but i have no work ex. will i get any iim calls at 92-94 percentile?

    04:08 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Do apply to IITs wherever eligible, they may preference to female candidate

    04:12 PM

  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir 10th 91 12th 81 grad 70 cat 95 around any chance of new iims ( not baby iims )

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  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    IITs take non engineers?

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  • Profile Picture Biswa Dikshit

    Sir 10th 91 12th 81 grad 70 cat 95 around any chance of new iims ( not baby iims )

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    No, I don’t think so, very marginal

    04:14 PM

  • Profile Picture Abhishek Raj

    Sir, 10/12/grad(engineer): 89.32/85.2/69.63.

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  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    I won't get IIM and Spjain MDI may get 90-95+ range percentile I have 19 months work ex (core manufacturing)and want to build a career in finance

    04:14 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    IITs take non engineers?

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Madras takes, you can check for others too

    04:14 PM

  • Profile Picture Abhishek Raj

    Sir, 10/12/grad(engineer): 89.32/85.2/69.63.

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Please post your query, you have a decent profile with a messed up grad score

    04:15 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    i am more interested in colleges like mdi, xlri, old iims,fms , nitie, ximb, schmrd, sibm will dse be considered a compromise compared to these? not considering the roi here

    04:15 PM

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    I won't get IIM and Spjain MDI may get 90-95+ range percentile I have 19 months work ex (core manufacturing)and want to build a career in finance

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Take a try more! Finance from tier 2 doesnt get that good roles l

    04:15 PM

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    Sir , 10/12/grad(engineer): 89.3,85.2,69.63. I am expecting around 90-94% in cat. Category: NC-OBC. Which colleges should i focus on? And how good is SIBM-Bangalore. Since i m a fresher.

    04:16 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    i am more interested in colleges like mdi, xlri, old iims,fms , nitie, ximb, schmrd, sibm will dse be considered a compromise compared to these? not considering the roi here

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    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    DSE stands nowhere close to them! You’ll get loan with low interest if you get into any of them!

    04:16 PM

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    thank you somuch. any chance of getting sp jain/mdi call? my profile diversity is above average (as needed by sp jain) but i dont have work ex

    04:16 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    is ximb a good choice for BM ?

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  • Profile Picture Abhishek Raj

    Sir , 10/12/grad(engineer): 89.3,85.2,69.63. I am expecting around 90-94% in cat. Category: NC-OBC. Which colleges should i focus on? And how good is SIBM-Bangalore. Since i m a fresher.

    04:16 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    You would get IITs, baby iims, new iims as well (not all but many) Don’t settle for SIBM-B, its not worth! Apply to NITiE as well

    04:17 PM

  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Will u consider ximb as tier 2 college???

    04:18 PM

  • Profile Picture Avni Sethi

    thank you somuch. any chance of getting sp jain/mdi call? my profile diversity is above average (as needed by sp jain) but i dont have work ex

    04:16 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Nope, unless you have a stellar profile, no chance

    04:18 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    is ximb a good choice for BM ?

    04:17 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Yes, it is a good college

    04:18 PM

  • Profile Picture Manobes Padhy

    Will u consider ximb as tier 2 college???

    04:18 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Tier 2 is IMT, IMI, ximb, IITs and a few new IIMs

    04:19 PM

  • Profile Picture Divyansh Singh

    sibm pune, schmrd for BM ?

    04:19 PM

  • Profile Picture Abhishek Raj

    Ok sir thank you. How good is dfs/dbe in DU. And what backup should i keep if i fall back to early 80% in cat?

    04:20 PM

  • Profile Picture Biplav Mehta

    Sir,i have 2 years of workex and i am expecting around 95 percentile in cat .(male,engineer,nc-obc) do i stand a chance to get a call from colleges like NITIE??

    04:20 PM

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    Ok sir thank you. How good is dfs/dbe in DU. And what backup should i keep if i fall back to early 80% in cat?

    04:20 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    See, you have got good chances in colleges with reservation, apply to such colleges!

    04:20 PM

  • Profile Picture Abhishek Raj

    Ok sir thanks for helping.

    04:21 PM

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    My profile 10th-92.17% 12th -96.1% b.tech-88.10% general male...completed b.tech in 2017...placed in cognizant but not yet received call letter will this gap haunt me in interviews.....wrote nmat got 219 but language section only 55 is retake required?expecting 95+percentile in cat

    04:21 PM

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    Nitie has sectional cut-offs for cat score, right? If yes, how much is it?

    04:21 PM

  • Profile Picture Biplav Mehta

    Sir,i have 2 years of workex and i am expecting around 95 percentile in cat .(male,engineer,nc-obc) do i stand a chance to get a call from colleges like NITIE??

    04:20 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Definitely yes! You have a chance, apply to IITs as well. You may get new IIMs Crosscheck again

    04:21 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    @avinash: You have a good profile, you can always explain that you are waiting for joining, it wont be an issue

    04:23 PM

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    @Divyansh: Refer to current students and pagalguy please, i dont have info on sectionals

    04:23 PM

  • Profile Picture avinash.vutukuru

    Sir what about nmat retake got 219 but only 55 in language section...is retake required....

    04:24 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    @avinash: I don’t have any NMAT background knowledge, please refer to any current student

    04:24 PM

  • Profile Picture Biplav Mehta

    sir, just as a backup should i apply for dep of financial studies and dep of comm ?

    04:24 PM

  • Profile Picture avinash.vutukuru

    Thanks sir

    04:25 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    @Biplav; for the time being yes

    04:26 PM

  • Profile Picture Biplav Mehta

    thank you sir @sachin mandot

    04:26 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Best of luck guys!

    04:27 PM

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    Shoot me mail or message incase you need help

    04:27 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    still open?

    04:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Best of luck

    04:29 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    Hi Sachin

    04:30 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    still open?

    04:29 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Yes Raghav, tell me

    04:30 PM

  • Profile Picture sirihk4545

    Hi Sachin. My 10th, inter, graduation (BCOM) scores are 9.7,97.5%,85.6% respectively. Cat around 80 percentile

    04:31 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    Ok here are the number NMAT - 211 10th-76 12th 82 grad 67 GEM CAT 95-98 2 yr wrk ex Shall I expect MDI with this? What are the chances for NMIMS mumbai?

    04:31 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    Also TIA :)

    04:32 PM

  • Profile Picture sirihk4545

    Hi Sachin. My 10th, inter, graduation (BCOM) scores are 9.7,97.5%,85.6% respectively. Cat around 80 percentile any chance of call from an iim

    04:32 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    Ok here are the number NMAT - 211 10th-76 12th 82 grad 67 GEM CAT 95-98 2 yr wrk ex Shall I expect MDI with this? What are the chances for NMIMS mumbai?

    04:31 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    Both have decent chances as of now! Apply to IITs etc too

    04:33 PM

  • Profile Picture sirihk4545

    Hi Sachin. My 10th, inter, graduation (BCOM) scores are 9.7,97.5%,85.6% respectively. Cat around 80 percentile any chance of call from an iim

    04:32 PM

    Profile Picture Sachin Mandot

    NO! Unless you have category advantage

    04:33 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    IITs can be applied for after CAT right?

    04:33 PM

  • Profile Picture Raghav Sharma

    and one last question I am still not very clear about the stream I should go for, how can I, in the next few months, prepare myself to take a sure shot decision about the stream I'd like to choose?

    04:36 PM

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