APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Tertiary education institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Not to be confused with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Other name

| KTU
Type| Public
Established| 2014; 11 years ago (2014)
Budget| ₹ 50 million
Chancellor| Governor of Kerala
Vice-Chancellor| Dr. K. Sivaprasad[1]
Students| 160,000+
Location|

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala

India

8°32′30″N 76°54′21″E﻿ / ﻿8.5416°N 76.9057°E﻿ / 8.5416; 76.9057
Language| English
Colours| Blue, Magenta, and Olive
Affiliations| AICTE, UGC, AIU
Website| ktu.edu.in

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) is a state public technological university headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

KTU is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) approved university that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in engineering, technology, and management-related streams.[2][3] Named after the Indian aerospace scientist and statesman A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2015,[4] it is both an affiliation and teaching university, with more than 170 affiliated colleges[5] and over 160,000 students enrolled, having jurisdiction over the 14 districts of Kerala.

It is a relatively new and reformed technological university, with its first batch enrolled in the academic year 2015-16.[5][6]

## History

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KTU was established by the Government of Kerala through an Ordinance on 21 May 2014.[7] Kuncheria P. Isaac, a former Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education, was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of the university on 1 September 2014, and M. Abdul Rahman, former All India Council for Technical Education Director, was appointed as the first Pro-Vice-Chancellor.[8] Classes for the first batch under KTU began on 1 August 2015.[5]

## Academics

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The language of instruction is English, Malayalam. KTU offers the following academic degrees in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.[9]

### Undergraduate programs

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* Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
* Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
* Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
* Bachelor of Vocational Education (B.Voc)
* Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)

### Postgraduate programs

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* Master of Technology (M.Tech)
* Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
* Master of Business Administration (MBA)
* Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

### Doctoral programs

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* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

## List of vice chancellors of KTU

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Vice chancellors of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

No. | Name | Term of office
Assumed office | Left office | Time in office
1  | Dr. Kuncheria P Isaac | 1 September 2014[8] | 2 January 2018  | 3 years, 123 days
2  | Dr. J Letha | 3 January 2018[10] | 4 October 2018  | 276 days
3  | Dr. Usha Titus IAS | 5 October 2018  | 21 February 2019  | 139 days
4  | Dr. MS Rajasree | 22 February 2019[11] | 3 November 2022  | 3 years, 254 days
5  | Dr. Ciza Thomas | 4 November 2022[12] | 31 March 2023  | 148 days
6  | Dr. Saji Gopinath | 1 April 2023[13] | 27 October 2024[14] | 1 year, 209 days
7  | Dr. K. Sivaprasad | 27 November 2024[15] | Incumbent | 58 days

## See also

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* List of engineering colleges in Kerala

## References

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1. ^ The Hindu Bureau (27 November 2024). "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
2. ^ "KTU invites applications for PhD till March 31". Onmanorama. Malayala Manorama Company Ltd. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
3. ^ "KTU sanctions new courses, hikes student intake for new academic year". The Hindu. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
4. ^ Press Trust of India (PTI) (29 July 2015). "Kerala's Technological University to be Named After President APJ Abdul Kalam". NDTV. Thiruvananthapuram. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
5. ^ a b c "KTU BTech first batch results out: 36.41 pass percentage recorded". The New Indian Express. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
6. ^ K, Krishnachand (30 December 2018). "Government nod to set up Kerala Technological University HQ in capital". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
7. ^ Kerala Technological University Ordinance. Government of Kerala. 5 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
8. ^ a b "VC for technical university". The Hindu. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
9. ^ "Academic Programs".
10. ^ "CUSAT VC given additional charge of KTU". Deccan Chronicle. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
11. ^ "Dr Rajasree appointed new Kalam Technological University VC". Deccan Chronicle. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
12. ^ "Amid fierce protests, Kerala Governor's nominee takes over as KTU VC-in charge". The New Indian Express. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
13. ^ "Saji Gopinath assumes charge as KTU V-C in-charge". The Hindu. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
14. ^ George, Sarath Babu (29 October 2024). "Leadership void at DUK and KTU: Administrative challenges persist amid Vice-Chancellor vacancies". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
15. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (27 November 2024). "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024. `{{cite news}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)

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Universities in Kerala

State universities|

* APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)
* Calicut University
* Cochin University of Science and Technology
* Kannur University
* Kerala Agricultural University
* Kerala University
* Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
* Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
* Kerala University of Health Sciences
* Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
* Mahatma Gandhi University
* National University of Advanced Legal Studies
* Sree Narayanaguru Open University
* Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
* Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Central universities|

* Central University of Kerala
* Aligarh Muslim University Malappuram Centre

Deemed universities|

* Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
* Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
* Kerala Kalamandalam

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Government|

* Co-operative Academy of Professional Education
* Department of General and Higher Education
* Department of Technical Education
* Institute of Human Resources Development
* Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Examinations
* Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board
* Kerala State Education Board
* Kerala State Science and Technology Museum

Universities|

| Kasargod|

* Central University of Kerala

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Kannur|

* Kannur University

Wayanad|

* Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Malappuram|

* University of Calicut
* Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
* Darul Huda Islamic University

Thrissur|

* Kerala Agricultural University
* Kerala Kalamandalam
* Kerala University of Health Sciences

Ernakulam|

* Cochin University of Science and Technology
* Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
* National University of Advanced Legal Studies
* Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

Kottayam|

* Mahatma Gandhi University

Kollam|

* Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
* Sree Narayanaguru Open University

Thiruvananthapuram|

* University of Kerala
* APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
* Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology

Arts and science colleges|

* Assumption College, Changanasserry
* Bharata Mata College
* BPC College Piravom
* Catholicate College Pathanamthitta
* Centre for Convergence Media Studies
* Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
* Chinmaya Mission College
* Clusters School of Digital Arts
* CMS College Kottayam
* Cochin College
* College of Applied Science Malappuram
* College of Applied Science, Thamarassery
* College of Applied Science, Vadakkencherry
* College of Applied Sciences, Adoor
* EMS Memorial College of Applied Science
* Farook College
* Fatima Mata National College
* Government Brennen College, Thalassery
* Government College, Chittur
* Government College, Kattappana
* Government College, Kottayam
* Government College, Manimalakkunnu
* Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
* Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
* Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Arts & Science
* Kerala School of Mathematics, Kozhikode
* Little Flower College
* M.E.S. Ponnani College, Ponnani
* Mahatma Gandhi College
* Malabar Christian College
* Markaz Arts and Science College
* Mar Ivanios College
* Mar Kuriakose College
* Mar Thoma College
* Mary Matha Arts & Science College
* MES College Marampally, Aluva
* N. S. S. College, Pandalam
* Newman College, Thodupuzha
* Nirmalagiri college, Kuthuparamba
* Nss College Rajakumari
* PGM College
* Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College
* Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts
* RLV College of Music and Fine Arts
* Sahya Arts and Science College
* St. Albert's College
* St. Dominic's College
* St. Mary's College, Thrissur
* St. Teresa's College
* St. Thomas College, Palai
* St. Thomas College, Thrissur
* Sayd Abdulrahman Bafakhy Tangal Memorial Government College
* R. Shankar Memorial Arts and Science College
* Sneha College of Architecture
* Sree Kerala Varma College
* Sree Krishna College
* Sree Narayana College for Women
* Sree Sankara College
* Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom
* St John's College, Anchal
* St Joseph College of Communication
* St. Berchmans College
* St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
* St. Pius X College, Rajapuram
* St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry
* St. Joseph's College, Moolamattom
* Sullamussalam Science College
* Swathi Thirunal College of Music
* Union Christian College, Aluva
* Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam
* University College Thiruvananthapuram
* Yeldo Mar Baselios College
* Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College
* Sree Rama Varma Music School

Medical education|

* Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
* Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
* Azeezia Medical College, Kollam
* Believers Church Medical College Hospital
* Calicut Medical College
* Co-operative Medical College, Kochi
* Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
* Government Medical College, Kollam
* Government Medical College, Malappuram
* Government Medical College, Thrissur
* Government T D Medical College, Alappuzha
* Kerala Veterinary College, Mannuthy
* Kottayam Medical College
* Pariyaram Medical College
* PSM College of Dental Science and Research
* SUT Academy of Medical Sciences
* Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam
* Trivandrum Medical College

Engineering education|

* ACE College of Engineering
* Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering Technology
* Al-Ameen Engineering College
* Amrita School of Engineering, Kollam
* AWH Engineering College
* Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam
* College of Engineering & Management, Punnapra
* College of Engineering Attingal
* College of Engineering Chengannur
* College of Engineering Munnar
* College of Engineering Trikaripur
* College of Engineering, Adoor
* College of Engineering, Aranmula
* College of Engineering, Cherthala
* College of Engineering, Kallooppara
* College of Engineering, Karunagapally
* College of Engineering, Kidangoor
* College of Engineering, Kottarakkara
* College of Engineering, Pathanapuram
* College of Engineering, Perumon
* College of Engineering, Poonjar
* College of Engineering, Thalassery
* College of Engineering, Trivandrum
* College of Engineering, Vatakara
* Federal Institute of Science and Technology
* Government College of Engineering, Kannur
* Government Engineering College, Idukki
* Government Engineering College, Kozhikode
* Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram
* Government Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram
* Government Engineering College, Thrissur
* Government Engineering College, Wayanad
* Institute of Handloom and Textile Technology
* Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
* Mangalam College of Engineering
* Mar Athanasius College of Engineering
* MEA Engineering College
* MES College of Engineering
* Model Engineering College
* Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology
* National Institute of Technology Calicut
* NSS College of Engineering
* P. A. Aziz College of Engineering and Technology
* Providence College of Engineering
* Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology
* Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
* Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
* Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
* SCMS School of Engineering and Technology
* Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
* Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering
* Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Kollam
* TKM Institute of Technology
* Toc H Institute of Science and Technology
* University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha
* Vidya Academy of Science and Technology
* Vimal Jyothi Engineering College

Management education|

* Albertian Institute of Management
* Asian School of Business
* Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam
* DCSMAT Business School
* Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
* School of Communication and Management Studies
* Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship

Law education|

* Government Law College, Ernakulam
* Government Law College, Kozhikode
* Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
* Government Law College, Thrissur
* Kerala Law Academy Law College
* Markaz Law College
* National University of Advanced Legal Studies
* NSS Law College, Kollam
* Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies, Kollam

Fisheries and agriculture|

* Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training
* Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
* Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
* College of Horticulture
* Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
* Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi

Polytechnic colleges|

* Maharaja's Technological Institute
* Sree Narayana Polytechnic College

Colleges of education|

* St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala
* University College of Teacher Education Vaikom

Secondary schools|

* A.G.R.M Higher Secondary School
* Agostino Vicini's Special School
* Aji Senior Secondary School
* Ambalamedu High School
* Angels Arc Senior Secondary School
* Ayathan School
* BEM High School, Parappanangadi
* Bharathiar Government Higher Secondary School
* Bishop Hodges Higher Secondary School
* Bishop Moore Vidyapith Cherthala
* Bishop Moore Vidyapith Mavelikkara
* Bishop Moore Vidyapith, Kayamkulam
* BMM English Medium School
* BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School
* Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kollam
* Church Missionary Society College High School
* CNPPM Vocational High School
* CVKM Higher Secondary School, East Kallada
* Dayapuram Educational and Cultural Centre
* DCSMAT Business School
* Don Bosco School Ernakulam
* Durga higher secondary school
* GHS Trikarpur
* GHSS Rajakkad
* Good Shepherd Kurianoor
* Government Higher Secondary School Maloth Kasba
* Government Higher Secondary School Panamattom
* Govt. High School, Bangra Manjeshwar
* Hail Mary English Medium School, Perumpally
* Ideal Higher Secondary School, Dharmagiri
* Irshad English School Melattur
* Islamic English Medium Higher Secondary School
* Jai Rani Sabs School
* Jawahar LPS, Kurakkodu
* John Joseph Murphy Memorial Higher Secondary School
* Labour India Gurukulam Public School
* Lemer Public School
* Lourdes Public School and Junior College
* Mannam Memorial Residential Higher Secondary School
* Mar Athanasius Memorial Higher Secondary School
* Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School
* Markazul Uloom Senior Secondary English School
* Marthoma Residential School
* Marthoma Senior Secondary School
* Meenangadi Government Higher Secondary School
* MES Kuttippuram School
* MES Pattambi
* Model Technical Higher Secondary School, Kaprassery
* Montfort School, Anakkara
* Moothedath High School
* Mount Bethany EHSS
* NAM Memorial Higher Secondary School, Peringathur
* Nirmala Higher Secondary School, Chemperi
* Palayathu Vayal Govt. UP School
* Pallikoodam
* Panakkad PokoyaThangal Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kottukkara
* Parumala Seminary
* Pratheeksha (special school)
* Railway High School Palakkad
* Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Vadavucode
* S. D. V. College of Arts and Applied Science
* Sacred Heart High School (Changanacherry)
* Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School
* Sainik School, Kazhakootam
* Seethi Sahib Higher Secondary School
* St. George's HSS Kothamangalam
* St. Joseph's Central School and Junior College, Mundakayam
* St Little Tresas UP School, Karumalloor
* St. Mary's Residential Central School, Tiruvalla
* St Peters School, Kadayiruppu
* St. Thomas English Medium Higher Secondary School, Attappallam
* St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Kozhencherry
* Saraswathy Vidyalaya
* Shamsul Ulama Islamic Academy
* The Springs International School
* Sree Bhuvaneswari School
* Sree Narayana Central School
* Sree Sankara Vidyapeetam
* Sri Atmananda Memorial School (Malakkara, Kerala)
* Sri Sathya Narayana High School
* SSHSS Katukukke
* SSMVHS School
* St. Joseph's of the Woods EMHS
* Tagore Vidyaniketan Higher Secondary School
* Technical Higher Secondary School, Cherthala
* Technical Higher Secondary School, Vattamkulam
* Technical Higher Secondary School, Vazhakkad
* Udyogamandal School
* Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School
* Vimalagiri Public School
* Mookkannoor Govt. Higher Secondary School

Research centres|

* Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology
* Centre for Earth Science Studies
* Excise Academy and Research Centre
* Free Software Foundation of India
* Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
* Indian Institute of Spices Research
* Indian Space Research Organisation
* Kerala Bhasha Institute
* Kerala Forest Research Institute
* Kerala School of Mathematics, Kozhikode
* Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
* National Institute of Oceanography, India
* National Institute of Speech and Hearing
* Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute
* Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam Vedic Research Centre

Societies/trusts|

* Lal Bahadur Shastri Integrated Institute of Science and Technology Malappuram
* Muslim Educational Society
* Nair Service Society
* Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library
* Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
* Rajagiri Vidyapeetham
* Sree Narayana Trust
* Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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History|

* Travancore
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* Travancore–Cochin
* Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure

Geography|

* Karamana River
* Agastya Mala
* Brimore
* Ponmudi
* Shankumugham Beach
* Neyyar Dam
* Kovalam
* Vizhinjam

Culture|

* Media
* Culture
* Kerala cuisine
* Malayalam
* Onam
* Vishu
* Mawlid

Government|

* Kerala Legislative Assembly
* Thiruvananthapuram City Police
* Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
* Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority

Industry|

* Technopark
* Technocity
* Bio 360 Life Sciences Park
* State Bank of Travancore
* Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation
* Infosys
* Tata Group
* UST (company)
* Travancore Titanium Products
* Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation
* HLL Lifecare

Organisations|

* C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram
* Centre for Development Studies
* Free Software Foundation of India
* Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
* Kerala Science and Technology Museum
* Southern Air Command
* Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram

Malls|

* Lulu International Shopping Mall
* Mall of Travancore
* Taurus Zentrum

Sports|

* Greenfield International Stadium
* Trivandrum Golf Club
* Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium
* Jimmy George Indoor Stadium
* Central Stadium
* University Stadium
* St Xavier's College Ground
* Vellyani Agricultural College Ground

Transport|

* Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
* Central bus station Thiruvananthapuram
* Main Central Road
* MG Road
* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
* Kollam–Thiruvananthapuram trunk line
* Kazhakuttam railway station
* Kochuveli railway station
* Nemom railway station
* Neyyattinkara railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram Pettah railway station
* Thiruvananthapuram railway division
* Thiruvananthapuram Metro

Health|

* Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
* Regional Cancer Centre
* Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Places of
worship|

* Padmanabhaswamy Temple
* Attukal Temple
* Palayam Juma Masjid
* St. Joseph's Cathedral
* Cathedral of Saint Mary, Pattom
* St. Mary, Queen of Peace Basilica
* O.T.C. Hanuman Temple, Palayam
* Vellayani Devi Temple

Education and
research|

| Lower|

* Arya Central School
* Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
* Chinmaya Vidyalayas
* Christ Nagar School, Thiruvananthapuram
* Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School
* Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum
* Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
* Loyola School
* Mannam Memorial Residential Higher Secondary School
* The Oxford School
* Sainik School Kazhakootam
* St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
* St.Thomas School, Thiruvananthapuram
* Trivandrum International School
* VSSC Central School

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Higher|

* APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
* College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET)
* College of Fine Arts Trivandrum
* Government Engineering College
* Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
* Mahatma Gandhi College
* Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology
* Mar Ivanios College
* Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
* SUT Academy of Medical Sciences
* University College
* University of Kerala

Research|

* Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
* Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
* Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
* Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
* National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
* National Centre for Earth Science Studies
* Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library
* Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
* Centre for Development of Imaging Technology
* Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park

Media and
entertainment|

* Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram
* Asianet
* Amrita TV
* JaiHind TV
* Kairali TV
* Sun TV Network
* Kerala Kaumudi
* Chitranjali Studio
* Kinfra Film and Video Park
* Kerala State Chalachitra Academy

Festivals & events|

* Keraleeyam
* International Film Festival of Kerala
* Soorya Festival
* Attukal Pongala

Other topics|

* Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area
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