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DU released simulated UG ranks for 2.06 lakh CSAS candidates on July 12. The preference list editing closes July 13, with first allocation list due July 16.

The University of Delhi published simulated rankings for undergraduate admissions 2026–2027 on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal at 5 PM on July 12.

According to the university officials, 2,73,751 candidates registered on the CSAS portal this year, the highest number since 2022. During the second phase of the admissions process, which took place from July 3 to July 11, 2,06,835 candidates submitted their course and college preferences, while 2,18,284 candidates finished their registrations. Additionally, the female applicants outnumbered the male applicants among those who completed their registrations, with 1,20,509 women and 97,775 men, as stated by the officials.

During Phase 2, the candidates were required to map their CUET-UG 2026 subjects against those studied in Class 12 and submit ranked programme-college combinations. The simulated ranks were then calculated using the candidate’s normalised CUET-UG score, Class 12 subject mapping, and the preference order submitted in Phase 2. These ranks indicate a candidate’s likely position for each chosen programme-college combination relative to other applicants competing for the same seats. 

The university officials clarified that the simulated ranks do not mean a final seat allocation or an admission offer. Candidates can revise or reorder their programme and college preferences until 4:59 PM on July 13, after which the preference list will be frozen ahead of the first round of seat allocation.

The first CSAS allocation list is scheduled to be released on July 16. Candidates who receive seat offers will be required to accept allotments and complete document verification between July 16 and July 20, with fee payment due by July 21. A second allocation round, allowing candidates to freeze seats or seek upgrades, is scheduled to begin on July 25.

Admissions to 73 undergraduate programmes and over 100 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges are being conducted on the basis of CUET-UG 2026 scores. According to the seat matrix published on the admission portal, DU is offering more than 71,000 undergraduate seats this year. Some of the most sought-after courses include BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) Political Science, and BSc (Hons) Zoology and Mathematics.

 

Read Also: Over 41,473 register for DU UG admissions on the first day of CSAS Phase 1

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Mayank Scripts
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Delhi University aspirants all across India have been receiving scam calls from individuals posing as DU representatives, offering seats in their desired colleges for a ransom.

 

Due to its impeccable literary heritage, surmounting cultural importance and a great network of alumni, Delhi University stands out as one of the most aspirational and promising institutions for UG (undergraduate) studies. With CSAS phase 2 underway, where the college allotment process is decided by the preference list, students are navigating a mix of excitement, anticipation and nervousness. 

Despite the step-by-step process clearly outlined by the official website for admission to DU, a lot of students have reported getting scam calls from individuals claiming to be ‘admission counsellors’. They promise to prepare a personalised preference sheet for the students, helping them secure a guaranteed seat in their favourite college, all for a hefty amount of money. What makes the fraud particularly convincing is the callers’ apparent familiarity with the admission processes, quotas and college placements, lending credibility to their false claims.

Several students spoke to Hindustan Times regarding such frauds and one such student Tanya Rathi, from Ghaziabad reported:

My father received a call from someone saying, “I’m from DU.”‘ They said they help students with counselling and assured us that they would fill my preference sheet in a way that would ensure I get the college I wanted. In return, they quoted him ₹50,000.’’

Another student Rehan Chandra, from Jaipur stated:

The desperation to get into one’s dream college is such that once you hear the person take the name of a top college saying they can help get you admission there, one easily falls for it in that instance… When I received the phone, the caller asked me which college I wanted. 

Then the person on the other end of the phone claimed management quota seats were available and demanded ₹1 lakh to guarantee that I could get one.”

Multiple such incidents have been reported, suggesting that these are not isolated cases but a  part of a larger scam racket, taking place across all the cities, targeting the innocence and aspirations of the hard-working students and exploiting their lives for some amount of money. Such cases have occurred in the past as well. Last year a major fraud racket was caught by Delhi Police and Rs 1.34 crore was recovered in cash in Ghaziabad from two such scamsters who had been targeting the same group and sentiments. 

Similar instances of such frauds have also been reported and raised by users on Reddit of the r/delhiuniversity community who claim that they have been repeatedly contacted by individuals claiming to be the representatives of DU Admission Counselling offering direct admission. 

Addressing the concerns of such unsolicited calls, the Dean of Admissions of DU, Haneet Gandhi, informed:  

The university has repeatedly maintained that admissions are conducted only and only through the official CSAS portal. Any student receiving any such calls should not even think twice and report it to the concerned authorities immediately.”

Such calls are not meant to be taken seriously, and for any guidelines or doubts related to admission and the counselling process, parents and students are advised to refer to the official DU Admissions. 

If you get such a suspecting call, you could report it at www.sancharsaathi.gov.in / www.cybercrime.gov.in

Or call: Cybercrime Helpline Numbers: 1930, 011-20892633, 9319301930

 

Rajarshi Ghosh 

[email protected] 

 

Read Also: NCWEB applications open for B.A. (Prog) and B.Com; last date to register: July 24

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The NCWEB has commenced the admission process for B.A. (Prog.) and B.Com. programmes for the 2026–27 academic session. Eligible women candidates residing in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi can apply online until 24 July.

The Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) has opened admissions for its B.A. (Prog.) and B.Com. undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Online registrations began on July 8 and will remain open until July 24.

NCWEB is inviting applications for two undergraduate programmes: B.A. (Programme), with various subject combinations on offer, and B.Com. Admissions will be granted purely on a merit basis, determined by the marks obtained by candidates in their Class XII board examinations. No entrance test has been announced for the process.

Applications are being accepted exclusively through the official NCWEB admission portal. The registration process is entirely online, with applicants required to register using a valid Email ID, create a password, and complete the CAPTCHA verification before proceeding.

The admission portal notes that candidates should not wait until the final day to pay the registration fee, as applications will only be considered complete after successful payment. Candidates registering on the portal are considered for merit-based courses at NCWEB alone, subject to eligibility criteria. Applicants have also been advised to read the detailed Bulletin of Information, available in both English and Hindi, before filling out the form.

Applicants are advised to keep their Class XII board examination mark sheets and other required documents ready before beginning the registration process. For admission-related queries, applicants may contact NCWEB’s Tutorial Building at the Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi, email [email protected], or call 011-27667866.

With the registration window now open, eligible candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the July 24 deadline to avoid potential technical issues caused by heavy traffic on the admission portal.

Following the closure of the registration window, NCWEB is expected to release merit lists and subsequent admission schedules on its official website. Applicants are advised to regularly check the portal for updates and further announcements regarding the admission process.



Kaustubh Dwivedi
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DU has published its Sports Supernumerary Quota seat matrix for the 2026-27 session, listing 2,153 seats across 28 sports and dozens of colleges – with Volleyball, Basketball, and Football offering the deepest pools, while Diving and Squash remain the most fiercely contested.

With CSAS-UG Phase II preference filling underway, the Faculty of Sports Sciences has released the 2026–27 Sports Seat Matrix in both sports-wise and college-wise formats. Published on July 6, the matrix details the supernumerary sports quota seats available across Delhi University colleges for the upcoming admission cycle.

A total of 2,153 seats have been earmarked under the sports quota, including 1,119 for men and 1,034 for women, across 28 recognised sports. As in previous years, team sports account for the largest share of seats, with Volleyball leading at 222 seats (117 men, 105 women), followed by Basketball (206), Football (195), and Cricket (192). While Cricket remains heavily male-dominated with 157 men’s seats and 35 women’s seats, Basketball has one of the most balanced gender distributions.

At the other end of the spectrum, Diving has just one seat, reserved for women at Shyam Lal College (Evening). Squash offers only 10 seats across the University, while Wrestling and Weightlifting have around 30 seats each. Sports such as Baseball, Hockey (35 seats, mostly for men), and Netball (22 women-only seats) are available at only a handful of colleges, making college preference a key factor for applicants.

Under DU’s sports quota admission framework, candidates are assessed on a 400-mark scale200 marks for verified sports certificates and 200 marks for trial performance – along with a 25% weightage from CUET-UG scores. To be considered, applicants must have registered their sport during CSAS-UG Phase I and uploaded eligible sports certificates issued within the last three years before the trials are conducted.

Aamna Rehman

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Read Also: DU Releases UG Seat Matrix 2026-27 

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Delhi University has released detailed guidelines for admissions under the Extracurricular Activities (ECA) quota, outlining general instructions and category-specific ECA trial requirements.

On Friday, July 3, Delhi University released a notification regarding admissions under the Extracurricular Activities quota. The notification said that the trials for ECA admissions are most likely to begin on July 15, 2026.

All official schedules and category-wise trial centres will be posted on the UoD Admissions website. No individual communications will be sent to applicants; therefore, they must keep checking the website regularly.

Applicants must report to their allotted centres with the original copies of their uploaded ECA certificates and their CUET scorecard. Unless otherwise specified, accompanists are not permitted during ECA trials. They are required to bring all necessary instruments, costumes, props, and stationery, as borrowing or sharing will not be permitted. Assessment will be based solely on proficiency, with no prescribed syllabus, and the Assessment Committee’s decision will be final. Recording trials or using unauthorised electronic devices, including AI tools, may result in the cancellation of candidature. Rescheduling will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the ECA Committee.

The category-specific trial guidelines are as follows:

  1. Creative writing: Participants will write on a topic announced at the venue and will have up to two hours to complete the task. Writing sheets will be provided. 
  2. Dance: Candidates must prepare a 3-5 minute routine of their choice. Props, costumes, and makeup are permitted, while music must be carried on a pen drive. Performances will be assessed on technique, rhythm, expression, stage presentation, and overall artistic merit.
  3. Debate: Speakers will receive the motion on the spot and may argue either for or against it within four minutes. Reading from notes is not permitted.
  4. Digital media: Topic and expected output announced on the stage on the spot. Duration will be announced at the venue. Applicants must bring all their own equipment and one electronic copy of previous work. Memory cards must be fully formatted. 
  5. Fine arts: Topic announced on the spot. Duration announced by the committee. Only drawing sheets will be provided. Painting can be done in oil, water, poster, or pastel colours. 
  6. Music Vocal: Applicants must prepare a piece of 3-5 minutes. Indian vocal can be in any language, but Western vocal must be in English. A maximum of one accompanist is allowed, but they may not sing along. Purely instrumental electronic backing apps are allowed, but karaoke with vocals is prohibited.
  7. Musical instruments (Indian): Applicants must prepare a performance of 3-5 minutes, using notified instruments or approved regional equivalents. Applicants must bring their own instruments and tune them before the slot; no extra time will be provided. Criteria for this category are swar, taal, raag selection, composition, technique, and overall presentation. A maximum of one accompanist shall be permitted. 
  8. Musical instruments (Western): Candidates must perform for 3-5 minutes using a notified instrument. They must bring and tune their own instrument before the trial. One accompanist or instrumental backing track is permitted. Evaluation will be based on rhythm, technique, musicality, composition, and presentation.
  9. Theatre: Applicants are required to prepare a 4-minute mono-act on a chosen theme. The committee may assign an on-the-spot performance to the applicant.  Applicants must bring their own makeup, costumes, props, and background music. Only one accompanist is allowed, only for non-acting specialisations (like scriptwriting).
  10. Quiz: The quiz will assess current affairs and general factual knowledge. The assessment may include one or more written rounds, all of which will count towards the final score. Answers must be written in blue ink only in the provided booklet (pencil or other colours will not be evaluated).
  11. Divinity: Candidates must prepare a presentation of 3-5 minutes of Bhajan, kirtan, Shabad, Sikhi Guruvani Declamation, or instrumental, not exceeding 4 minutes. An additional on-the-spot piece may be requested. A maximum of one accompanist is allowed, vocalist if the applicant plays an instrument, or vice versa.
  12. Yoga: Applicants must present at least 4 asanas from a recognised school within a maximum of 4 minutes. The committee may request additional demonstrations. Applicants must bring their own Yoga mat and accessories (blocks, straps). No props or music is permitted.

The University has reiterated that rescheduling will only be allowed in exceptional cases, such as the unavailability of travel tickets for outstation students, and only with the approval of the ECA Committee. No trial will be rescheduled after the designated dates for a particular category have concluded, including on medical grounds.

 

Vanshika U Singh

[email protected] 

 

Read Also: DU Opens Registration Portal for One-Year Postgraduate Programmes 2026-27

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The University of Delhi has begun registrations for its One-Year Postgraduate (PG) Programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. The programmes have been introduced for graduates of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under UGCF 2022.

The University of Delhi has opened its admission portal for One-Year Postgraduate (PG) Programmes for 2026-27, according to the Bulletin of Information (BoI) released on July 4, 2026. Registrations for the same are being accepted exclusively through pgportal.uod.ac.in.

The one-year format has been designed for students who have completed their Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under the UGCF 2022 framework itself based on the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).This will be the first batch of students taking the faster postgraduate route. Graduates from the School of Open Learning (SOL) and the Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) can also apply under the same eligibility criteria.

The university is offering 34 post-graduate programmes spread across nine faculties, including Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Commerce, and Music and Fine Arts.

Limited seats are available for the one-year PG Programme ranging from 6 to 45 seats depending on the course/department. Popular courses such as MA in English/Hindi/History, MSc in Maths and Physics have a large number of seats. The MA( Urdu) course has the highest number of seats, with 50 seats in total of which 19 are unreserved.

Admissions are strictly merit-based and will be based on the CGPA scores from all eight semesters. Candidates from General, OBC-NCL and EWS must have the equivalent of 50% overall to be eligible, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates can apply with a minimum of 45%. Eligibility criteria are further segregated into two types of programmes; the first being Honours with Research and the second being Major-based and might have slightly different minimum cutoffs.

The admission process will include three phases:  registration, programme selection after result declaration, and seat allocation. A one-time, non-refundable application fee of ₹250 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates must be paid by candidates.

Reservations of 22.5% for SC/ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, and 10% for EWS candidates are provided. Supernumerary quotas such as PwBD, single girl child, orphan, and university ward categories will carry for the same.

The second phase of registrations will open after the declaration of results of the 8th semester. Additionally, the official portal of the one-year PG Programme includes a section of ‘Important Dates’. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the same for important deadlines.

Aridaman Singh

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DU releases the UG Seat Matrix 2026-27 for CSAS admissions, detailing category-wise seat splits across 91 colleges.

The University of Delhi has released the Undergraduate Seat Matrix for the Academic Session 2026-27 on the official admissions portal on July 3, 2026. The document lays out the sanctioned seat intake for admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) 2026.

According to the University, the seat matrix spans 86 departments and 16 faculties across 91 colleges.

The document explicitly asks aspirants to cross-reference the seat matrix with the Bulletin of Information (BoI) to check specific domain-specific subject mappings required in CUET, and that the University may also consider doing extra allocations in the initial rounds of allocations to begin the academic session with optimal strength.

For every single programme at every college, the matrix lists seats across the following categories, in compliance with the official reservation norms:

  • UR – Unreserved
  • OBC-NCL – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
  • SC – Scheduled Caste
  • ST – Scheduled Tribe
  • EWS – Economically Weaker Sections
  • Sikh Minority (SM)
  • Christian Minority (CM)

On top of these, colleges also declare additional seats beyond the sanctioned intake for three categories: PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), CW (Children/Widows of Defence Personnel), and KM (Kashmiri Migrants).

Another notable detail in this year’s matrix is how minority-status colleges allocate seats. Colleges with Christian Minority status: Jesus & Mary College and St. Stephen’s College, largely replace the OBC-NCL, EWS (and in the case of JMC and Mata Sundri, also SC/ST) columns with seats reserved for the Christian Minority category, alongside UR seats. 

Similarly, colleges affiliated with the Sikh Minority: Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Mata Sundri College for Women, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College show zero seats in the OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS columns for every programme, with those seats instead accommodated into the Sikh Minority category.

We can also note some of the recent, more niche programs offered by DU, such as:

  • The Cluster Innovation Centre offers both a B.A. (Hons.) Humanities and Social Sciences and a B.Tech. in Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations (IT & MI), each with 20 UR seats.
  • College of Art offers just 1 UR seat (and 1 seat each across OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS) for its Bachelor of Fine Arts programme, the smallest single-programme allocation in the entire matrix.
  • Ramanujan College continues to offer vocational B.Voc. programmes in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, and Software Development, alongside its regular honours courses. 

The full seat matrix, spanning all 91 colleges and every sanctioned programme, is available on the official DU admissions website—admission.uod.ac.in—for students to consult as they finalise their CSAS 2026 preferences.

Read also: Delhi University Releases Academic Calendar for 2026–27

Arshia Sharma

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Ahead of DU UG Admissions 2026, colleges including LSR and Hansraj have launched pre-admission initiatives to help aspirants understand courses, campus life, and the admissions process.

As undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session approach, several Delhi University colleges, including Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) and Hansraj College, have begun organising pre-admission outreach programmes to support prospective applicants ahead of admissions.

LSR has announced an online pre-admission counselling session scheduled for July 8, 2026, to be held via Zoom. The session is open to prospective applicants and aims to address queries regarding admissions, academic programmes, and student life. Interested candidates can register through the Google Form available on the college website to receive the Zoom link before the session.

Hansraj College has also launched its ‘Campus Connect’ programme ahead of admissions. Unlike LSR’s virtual session, the initiative invites aspirants to visit the campus, interact with the Principal and faculty members, participate in a live question-and-answer session, and take a guided tour of the campus. Separate sessions have been scheduled for July 6 for Arts and Commerce applicants and July 7 for Science applicants. The college publicised the initiative through its official X account, sharing programme details and registration information with prospective applicants. According to the college, the initiative aims to provide prospective students with first-hand exposure to academics, campus facilities, and student life before they submit their applications. 

These initiatives come as thousands of students participate in Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) for undergraduate admissions. With preference filling currently underway, colleges appear to be placing greater emphasis on engaging directly with prospective students and helping them make informed choices about their applications. 

The emergence of such programmes reflects a broader effort by colleges to improve accessibility, enhance transparency, and give applicants a clearer understanding of academic opportunities and campus life as the admission process progresses. 

 

Read Also: Delhi University Releases Academic Calendar for 2026–27

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Aarushi Chaubey

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The University of Delhi has notified the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session, outlining key dates for classes, examinations, and vacations for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The University of Delhi released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session on 2nd July 2026, via an official notification issued by the Registrar. The calendar, applicable to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, specifies dates for both odd and even semesters across the academic year. The calendar comes amidst 82,900 registrations for undergraduate admissions in Phase 1 of CSAS.

According to the notification, classes for odd semesters, I, III, V, and VII, are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 28th July 2026. This marks a slightly earlier start to the odd semester compared to the 2025–26 academic session, in which classes commenced on 1st August 2025. 

An autumn vacation has been designated from 18th to 25th October 2026, with classes resuming on 26th October 2026. Dispersal of classes is scheduled from 20th November 2026, also marking the commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations. Theory examinations for the odd semester are scheduled to begin on 4th December 2026. 

For even semesters, II, IV, VI, and VIII, classes are scheduled to begin on 1st January 2027, after a winter vacation lasting from 25th to 31st December 2026. 

A mid-semester vacation has been scheduled from 21st to 28th March 2027, with classes resuming on 29th March 2027. Dispersal of classes and commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations are scheduled for 30th April 2027, with theory examinations commencing on 13th May 2027. The academic year is set to conclude with a summer vacation running from 3rd June to 20th July 2027.

The notification additionally states that the summer vacation, which is currently in effect under the 2025-26 academic calendar, originally notified to end on 20th July 2026, may be extended to 27th July 2026, in order to accommodate the commencement of the new academic session.

The calendar has been issued for necessary compliance by all concerned. Copies of the notification have been sent to the Dean of Students’ Welfare, the Controller of Examinations, and college heads and principals, among others. 

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Read Also: DU UG Admissions 2026: More than 82,900 students register for 73 courses in the first phase of CSAS. 

Rishika Jain

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Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has commenced undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session, offering 1,194 seats across 23 undergraduate programmes through CUET-UG 2026. The University has also introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expanding its academic offerings.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) commenced undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session on July 2, alongside a significant expansion of its academic offerings. The University is offering admissions to 23 undergraduate programmes across the social sciences and humanities, with a total intake of 1,194 seats.

Admissions will be based on CUET-UG 2026 scores for both three-year and four-year undergraduate programmes offered under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Applicants must register through the University’s CUET (UG) admission portal and carefully review the programme-wise eligibility criteria, reservation policy, fee structure, and admission schedule before submitting their applications.

The University has advised candidates to regularly check its official website for the latest updates and complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

According to the admission brochure, 85% of the seats are reserved for candidates from the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, while the remaining 15% are open to applicants from outside the NCT.

Reservation and seat distribution of the university as mentioned in AUD’s admission brochure for 2026-27

Source: https://aud.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/admission_brochure_2026-27.pdf

The 2026–27 academic session will also see the introduction of several new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as part of the University’s implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. New offerings include a BA in Museology, Culture and Heritage Management, BA in Visual Arts, and MA in Creative Writing, among others. The University has also restructured its BSc in Mathematics programme to include a minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, one-year postgraduate programmes in multiple disciplines will be introduced under the Postgraduate Curriculum Framework (PGCF).

Established in 2008 by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is a public university focused on teaching and research in the humanities and social sciences. The University has been awarded an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Read Also: Over 41,473 register for DU UG admissions on the first day of CSAS Phase 1

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Sheetal Mishra

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