IIT Dhanbad Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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IIT Dhanbad Latest Updates and News

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15 Jun, 2026 GATE COAP 2026 Round 6 offers out @coap2026.iitr.ac.in. The last date to submit the decision is June 17 (9 AM). Round 7 offers on June 20, 2026. Read news!

15 Jun, 2026 IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 has been released. Check course-wise IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026.

  • Round 1 Cutoff for B.Tech program is 3994-15777 for the General Category.

09 Jun, 2026 IIT JAM JOAPS 2026 Second Allotment List  out @jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Candidates allotted seats must pay the seat booking fee by Jun 11. Third allotment list on Jun 16, 2026. Read news!

IIT Dhanbad IIT JAM Cutoff 2026 has been released for the M.Sc program. Round 2 Cutoff Rank for the General Category is 73-822. Check IIT Dhanbad IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff.

09 Jun, 2026 IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2026 is out for M.Tech program. Round 5 cutoff ranges between 250-724 for the General Category. Check IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2026 here.

The institute offers admission to UG, PG, and doctoral programs through national-level entrance tests. For admission to its flagship BTech program, candidates must have JEE Advanced scores and participate in the JoSAA counseling. IIT Dhanbad BTech Fee is INR 2.45 Lakhs for the first year. The Round 1 Cutoff Rank 2025 for the IIT Dhanbad BTech program ranged from 3348 - 14937 for the general category.

IIT Dhanbad also offers MTech, MSc, MA, and MBA programs at the PG level. For admission to MTech, MSc, and MBA courses, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT scores are taken into consideration. However, for the MA admission, the institute conducts a written test and a personal interview for the final selection. IIT Dhanbad admission 2025 is ongoing for the MTech, MA, and PhD programs.

Direct Link: IIT Dhanbad Admission

IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026

Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

IIT Dhanbad BTech Admission Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad accepts JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of both the exams and counselling are tabulated below:

JEE Advanced Exam Dates 2026

Events Date
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates (Extended) Apr 23 - May 05, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date (Out) Jun 01, 2026

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
Document Upload Date (Round 1) Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 30, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 2) Jun 30 - Jul 03, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jul 06, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 3) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2026
Round 4 Seat Allotment Date Jul 10, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 4) Jul 10 - Jul 13, 2026
Round 5 Seat Allotment Date Jul 16, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 5) Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2026
Registration & Choice Filling Date Jun 02 - Jun 11, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 13, 2026

IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission Dates 2026

M.Tech admission at IIT Dhanbad is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register on both the IIT Dhanbad admission portal and the COAP portal, after which seats are allotted through COAP counselling rounds. Candidates can check the COAP Counselling schedule and IIT Dhanbad–specific admission dates in the table below.

Events Date
IIT Dhanbad 2026 M.Tech Registration Date March 24 – April 19, 2026

COAP Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
Registration Begins Mar 27, 2026
Seat Allocation Round 1 May 11 - May 13, 2026
Seat Allocation Round 2 May 17 - May 20, 2026
Seat Allocation Round 3 May 24 - May 27, 2026
Seat Allocation Round 4 May 31 - Jun 03, 2026
Seat Allocation Round 5 Jun 05 - Jun 10, 2026

IIT Dhanbad MBA Admission Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad MBA program is offered through its Department of Management Studies (DMS). DMS, IIT Dhanbad MBA Admission 2026 is going on. The interviews will be held from Feb 19 to March 29, 2026. Read More

IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the M.Sc programs at IIT Dhanbad is based on IIT JAM scores followed by JOAPS Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the JOAPS Counselling in the table below:

JOAPS Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
3rd Merit List Release Date Jun 16, 2026
4th Merit List Release Date Jun 27, 2026
JOAPS Registration Date Mar 27 - Apr 15, 2026
1st Merit List Release Date May 25, 2026
2nd Merit List Release Date Jun 08, 2026

Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:

Course Exam Name Registration Date Exam Date
M.Tech GATE Aug 28 - Sep 28, 2025
  • Feb 07, 2026
  • Feb 08, 2026
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Feb 15, 2026
M.Sc IIT JAM Sep 05 - Oct 20, 2025 Feb 15, 2026

IIT Dhanbad B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time BTech program for 4 years. The program is offered in 13 specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, etc. IIT Dhanbad also offers a 5-year BTech+MTech Dual Degree Program in multiple Specializations. The list of specializations and seat intake, along with its fee structure, is mentioned below:

Course Specialization Eligibility and Selection Criteria First Year Fee
BTech Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing Must have passed 10+2 (PCM) with 75% marks and have qualified JEE Advanced. Final seat allotment through JoSAA counseling. INR 2.45 Lakhs
BTech+MTech Mathematics and Computing, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and Computer Science and Engineering

IIT Dhanbad BTech and Integrated MTech Admission Process 

  • Selection to the B.Tech/iMtech program is based on the marks secured by the candidates in the JEE Advanced entrance exam followed by the JoSAA Counseling Process.
  • The seat allotment is based on the college cutoff and the candidate's preference for courses and colleges.
  • IIT Dhanbad confirms admission to BTech/ Integrated MTech based on the minimum rank cutoff and seat allotment.

IIT Dhanbad BTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. In 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 3348. For B.Tech Mathematics and Computing, the closing rank is 4010. The closing rank for B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering is 5556, while for B.Tech Electrical Engineering, it is 6854.

Tabulated below are IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

IIT Dhanbad M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time MTech program for 2 years and an Executive MTech program for 3 years. The MTech program is offered in 31 specializations, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data analytics, etc. Candidates can check the details of the MTech and executive MTech Programs listed below:

Course First Year Fees Eligibility and Selection Criteria
M.Tech INR 91,250- 1.75 Lakhs (Based on Specialization) Graduation in a relevant subject (B.E./ B.Tech) with at least 6 CGPA or 60% marks from a recognized Institute.A relaxation of 5% marks or an equivalent grade is provided to reserved category candidates. Selection will be based on the GATE Score and final seat allotment through COAP counseling. Sponsored Category Students are required to appear for Written Test/ Interview conducted by the Institute
Executive MTech INR 1.79 Lakhs Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute/university

IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission Process 

  • The selection is based on the GATE score followed by the COAP counseling process.
  • Candidates must submit the IIT Dhanbad application form online through the institute’s official website for admission to the MTech program.
  • A written test or interview will be conducted by IIT Dhanbad for sponsored category candidates.

IIT Dhanbad MTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, the cutoff marks are 757 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, and 718 in both Round 5 and Round 6. For M.Tech Data Analytics, the cutoff marks are 727 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, 718 in Round 5, and 706 in Round 6.

Tabulated below IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

Courses Round 1
(Cutoff marks)
Round 2
(Cutoff marks)
Round 3
(Cutoff marks)
Round 4
(Cutoff marks)
Round 5
(Cutoff marks)
Round 6
(Cutoff marks)
M.Tech Data Analytics 777 765 757 747 743 735
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 772 764 754 747 744 735
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 755 747 739 734 727 718
M.Tech VLSI Design 663 639 622 600 592 561
M.Tech Mining Engineering 640 592 587 558 519 519
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 635 610 573 557 545 536
M.Tech Machine Design 635 608 588 567 559 539
M.Tech Thermal Engineering 629 563 552 546 525 512
M.Tech Power Electronics & Electrical Drives 616 594 563 557 543 531
M.Tech Power System Engineering 608 551 543 531 514 496
M.Tech Structural Engineering 579 550 535 522 517 488
M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering 570 513 490 477 456 428
M.Tech Chemical Engineering 459 428 408 398 379 359

IIT Dhanbad PG and PhD Admission 2026

Other than the engineering domain, IIT Dhanbad also offers admission to MA, MSc, MBA, EMBA and PhD Programs in different specializations. Candidates can check the details of the PG and PhD Programs along with their first-year fees in the table below:

Course Specialization Eligibility and Selection Criteria First Year Fee
MSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing Bachelor’s degree in respective discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks and have qualified IIT JAM and must participate in the CCMN and JOAPS counselings for selection INR 56,250
MSc Tech Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics
MA Digital Humanities Graduation in a relevant subject with at least 6 CGPA or 60% marks from a recognized Institute.A relaxation of 5% marks or an equivalent grade is provided to reserved category candidates. Selection will be based on National Level test/Institute written test score followed by a personal interview
MBA General and Business Analytics INR 1.9 Lakhs
EMBA - INR3.06 Lakhs
PhD Management, EVS, Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, all engineering streams Post graduation with at least 60% marks in aggregate ORCandidates with 4-year bachelor’s degrees with 8 CGPA from any CFTI or Institute with 1st to 100th rank in the Overall category in NIRF India rankings. Selection will be based on GATE/ NET/CAT/GMAT + Personal Interview INR 68,850

IIT Dhanbad PG and PhD Admission Process 

  • MSc/MSc Tech Admission: Candidates must have a valid IIT JAM score and should participate in JOAPS and CCMN counseling for final seat allotment. Candidates can check the IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 and CCMN Cutoff 2024 for their reference.
  • MA Admission: Selection to MA Program is based on a written test and interview conducted by the institute. Candidates must apply online through the IIT Dhanbad official website for admission to MA course.
  • MBA Admission: Candidates must have qualified CAT and should appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad. Candidates must check the IIT Dhanbad CAT Cutoff 2024 for their reference.
  • EMBA Admission: Selection to the EMBA Program is based on marks obtained in the bachelor’s degree.
  • PhD Admission: Candidates should have qualified a National Level Entrance Test (NET/GATE/CAT/GMAT based on the specialization) and must appear for a personal interview conducted by the institute.

IIT Dhanbad Student Reviews

See What Rahul Korrapati from B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (2024) has to say about IIT Dhanbad

Regarding the Admission Process, he says, “My rank helped me to get seat here and my marks were 131 in JEE and my category is OBC. Since I took mechanical engineering, IIT ISM Dhanbad is one of the oldest schools for mining and mechanical, that’s why I opted for this institute.” Read More

See What Anurag Gupta from B.Tech. Civil Engineering (2023) has to say about IIT Dhanbad

Regarding the Course Curriculum, he says, “The curriculum design for the civil is good but few of the subject we have to opt are not even required for our core we have to take it forcefully like in the 3rd sem I have to opt for pollution and control management that does not even align with my core.” Read More

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is IIT Dhanbad Ph.D admission merit-based?

Ans. No, the initial selection is done through merit and qualifying entrance exam scores. Thereafter, the shortlisted candidates have to appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

Ques. Who is offered direct admission to IIT Dhanbad M.Tech?

Ans. Only IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 and above on a 10-point scale are offered direct admission to IIT Dhanbad M. Tech program. All other candidates need to have a GATE score and participate in COAP counseling for admission.

Ques. How many seats are available for IIT Dhanbad MBA?

Ans. The IIT Dhanbad General MBA consists of 90 seats, and for MBA in Business Analytics, the total seat intake is 30. The institute also follows a reservation policy as per the GOI rules.

Ques. Is it compulsory to have work experience for IIT Dhanbad MBA admission?

Ans. No, having work experience is not compulsory for admission to IIT Dhanbad MBA Program. However, the institute has assigned a set weightage of 15% for work experience, which means it will be an added advantage.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of admission at IIT Dhanbad?

Ans. The documents required at the time of admission to IIT Dhanbad are listed below:

  • Mark sheets and passing grades for classes 10th and 12th.
  • Graduation Marksheet (For PG Admission)
  • PG Marksheet (For PhD Admission)
  • National Level Test Scorecard
  • Transfer and Migration Certificates
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • PAN card, Aadhar card, or other forms of identification
  • A declaration signed by students and their parents that they will not engage in racial harassment (for hostelers only)

IIT Dhanbad Admissions: Students' Opinion

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AI-Generated Summary based on 587 Reviews

Admission to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering is based on JEE Advanced ranks, following qualifying JEE Mains conducted by NTA. Eligible candidates must be 12th pass from a recognized board, with further details available on the JoSAA website. The JoSAA counseling process, which typically extends over a month, is essential for seat allocation. Prospective students can expect category-specific cutoffs, such as ranks around 3258 for General and 1190 for OBC in past sessions.

There are specific reservation benefits, reducing tuition fees for SC/ST categories, and lower cutoff ranks for reserved categories like OBC and EWS. Girls also benefit from extra reservations. The application process, including fee structures, is detailed on official portals, with application fees differing across categories. JEE Advanced, regarded as one of the toughest exams, involves two 3-hour papers on the same day. The importance of timely application and documentation is emphasized, with the entire admission process largely online, followed by mandatory physical registration at the institute.

The institute boasts strong placement records and an extensive alumni network, contributing to its reputation and student preference.

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IIT Dhanbad Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 6 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 7 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 8 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 01, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 9 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 10 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Date of Reporting for Session 2026-27 [ME/M.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 21, 2026
Commencement of Semester for Session 2026-27 [ME/M.Tech]
Jul 27, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 5 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 4 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
May 31, 2026 - Jun 03, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 3 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
May 24, 2026 - May 27, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Third List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 16, 2026
Fee Payment for 3rd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026
Forth List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 27, 2026
Fee Payment for 4th List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 30, 2026
Withdrawal Window - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Ongoing
Jun 03, 2026 - Jul 03, 2026
Additional Round List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 03, 2026
Fee Payment for Additional Round - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 07, 2026
Offer Letter Download Available - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 09, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Fee Payment for 2nd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 11, 2026
Second List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 08, 2026
Fee Payment for 1st List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
May 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date for Online Interview for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Upcoming
Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026
Publication Date of Result for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Jul 03, 2026
Admission Date of Selected Candidates for Session 2026 [EMBA]
Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026
Commencement of Classes for Session 2026 [EMBA]
Jul 25, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for Online Written Test for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Jun 14, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Mar 15, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Third List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 16, 2026
Date for Online Interview for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Upcoming
Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 6 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Ongoing
Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026
Fee Payment for 3rd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 7 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Forth List Declaration - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 27, 2026
Fee Payment for 4th List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 30, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 8 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 01, 2026
Publication Date of Result for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Jul 03, 2026
Additional Round List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for Online Written Test for Admission 2026 [EMBA]
Jun 14, 2026
Fee Payment for 2nd List - Admission JAM 2026 [M.Sc]
Jun 11, 2026
Registration Dates for Accept and Freeze Offer - Round 5 COAP 2026 Counselling [M.Tech]
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026

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What are the dates for ISM Dhanbad PhD admission?

Priya Srivastavastudent at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has declared the results for Phase I of its 2024 Phd. Admissions. If you are among the selected candidates, you can download your offer letter using your login credentials. 

Here are the important dates for Phase I Phd. Admissions at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad-

Phase-I Important Dates for IA Category Applicants
Schedule of Phd. Admission Important Dates
Commencement of online application March 21, 2024
Last Date for applying through online portal April 20, 2024
Intimation to shortlisted candidates for interview May 1, 2024
Interview of Shortlisted Candidates May 13- May 15, 2024
Declaration of the merit list May 31, 2024
Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Merit list candidates May 31 - June 4, 2024
Declaration of extended merit list June 6, 2024
Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Extended Merit list candidates June 6- June 10, 2024
Physical Admission (in Campus) & joining of admitted students July 15, 2024

Unfortunately, the Phase-I Phd. admissions 2024 have closed at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. However, you can visit the official website- https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd/add_phd/home for updates on the later Phd. admission phases (if any) for 2024.

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Does IIT Dhanbad conduct a spot round during MTECH admissions?

Sayantani Barman
Anumita GhoseM.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad

Yes, IIT Dhanbad conducts a spot round during MTech admissions thereby increasing your chances of getting a seat. Even if you have taken admission in another branch, you can still change it on a spot round if you have filled in the form of another branch you want. 

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laxmi mishra
Jun 30, 2022 17:04
What is the BE admission eligibility of IIT Dhanbad?
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Ashish Ramtari
Jul 1, 2022 06:47

You need to secure at least 75% in the 10+2 class level board examination. Besides this, you also need to be in the top 20 percentile in the 10+2 examination. If you belong to any reserved category, then a relaxation of 10% will be provided in eligibility criteria.

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tanishka shah
Jun 8, 2022 15:56
Is the MBA course fee same for reserved category students?
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Mudit Mann
Jun 12, 2022 19:01

No, the MBA course fee is not the same for all. The institute charges INR 6.35 lakhs for two years from general students & OBC, and INR 34,900 for two years from SC and ST students.

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mizna harmain
Jun 8, 2022 15:54
When is the GATE CCMT 2022 registration deadline?
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Mudit Mann
Jun 12, 2022 19:01

The last date to register for GATE CCMT 2022 is June 12, 2022. The payment will be paid last by June 13, 2022. The classes will be commenced by August 2022. Check the result on the official website.


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