Can anyone get admission to NIT without appearing for the JEE Mains exam?

No, the aspirant has to appear for the JEE Main exam to get admission to NITs

When will the JEE syllabus be released?

The JEE main exam syllabus was released on November 2. Candidates can download the JEE main syllabus online at jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Who will conduct JEE Main 2024?

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main exam in 2024.

Does IEM accept the JEE Mains score?

Yes, a candidate can get into IEM Kolkata through JEE Mains; based on previous year cutoffs, your likely rank will be around 40,000 or below. JEE Mains is also an option for admission to Heritage College. However, WBJEE is the primary admissions test.

Is 90% a good score in JEE Mains?

Yes, 90% is considered a good score, but admission to top NITs may require a higher percentile.

Is 75% required for JEE Main?

Yes, candidates need 75% in their Class 12 boards (65% for reserved categories) or be in the top 20 percentile.

When was the JEE Mains exam 2025?

JEE Main 2025 dates are yet to be announced but typically held in January and April.

What is the date of JEE Main 2025?

JEE Main 2025 Session 1 is expected in January and Session 2 in April.

Can I get IIT with 98 percentile?

With a 98 percentile in JEE Main, you can qualify for JEE Advanced, but admission to IIT depends on your JEE Advanced rank.

Can I get NIT with 95 percentile?

Yes, 95 percentile can get you into an NIT, though it may depend on the branch and category.

Does 12th marks matter in IIT?

No, IIT admissions are based on JEE Advanced ranks, not 12th marks.

Does JEE require 12th marks?

For eligibility, you need a minimum of 75% in your Class 12 or top 20 percentile for JEE Advanced.

Can I crack JEE without maths?

No, maths is a mandatory subject for JEE.

Can I crack JEE in 3 months?

It's possible with focused, intense preparation, especially if you already have a strong foundation.

Yes, JEE Main is considered tough due to competition and the extensive syllabus.

Which IIT makes the toughest paper?

IIT Kanpur and IIT Bombay are known for setting tough JEE Advanced papers.

Can I get any NIT with 90 percentile?

Yes, you may get lower-ranked NITs, but branch options may be limited.

Can I get a seat in IIT with 90 marks?

No, 90 marks in JEE Main are unlikely to qualify you for JEE Advanced or IIT admission.

90 marks are decent, but typically not enough for top engineering colleges.

Is 95 a good score in JEE Mains?

Yes, 95 percentile is a good score and can secure admission to some NITs or IIITs.

JEE MAIN 2025: Application Process, Registration, Exam Dates

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17 Oct 2024: JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates: Check Expected Schedule, Registration & Live Updates

Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main 2025 exam dates soon after it is released on the official website. NTA is expected to announce the JEE Main 2025 exam dates in October 2024. Candidates will be able to start JEE Main 2025 registration in the first week of November 2024. Those who have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or are appearing for the exam can register for the JEE Mains exam. NTA will conduct NTA JEE 2025 in two sessions - January and April. JEE Main exam date 2025 for both sessions will be available through the official notification. The authority will conduct the IIT JEE 2025 exam in online mode.

What is JEE mains Exam?
JEE Main 2025: Highlights
JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates
JEE Main 2025 Application Form
JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria
JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2025 Syllabus
JEE Main 2025 Preparation Tips
JEE Main Mock Test PDF Download
JEE Mains 2025 High Weightage Chapters
JEE Main 2025 City Intimation Slip
JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2025
JEE Main 2025 Result
JEE Main 2025 Cut Off
JEE Mains 2025 Counselling
JEE Mains Cut off Percentile
JEE Mains Cutoff for Previous Year

What is JEE mains Exam?

The Ministry of Education and the Government of India established the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is an independent, and self-supporting leading testing organization under the Societies Registration Act (1860)Conducting efficient, international and open standardized tests to evaluate the competence of higher education students, to improve educational equality and quality by developing and managing research-based systems that are valid, reliable, efficient (Truthful), fair or international ratings.

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is an all-India common engineering entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and previously conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for admission. to undergraduate programs, BE, B.Tech, and B.Arch at NITs, IIITs, other centrally funded technical institutions, institutions funded by several participating state governments, and several other institutions.

JEE Main 2025: Highlights

Name of Exam	JEE Main
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	300 Marks
Total Sessions in 2024	Two Sessions
Exam Medium	13 Languages
Examination Category	Undergraduate Level Exam
Exam Conducting Authority	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Purpose	Admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IITs and 33 GFTIs
Mode of Examination	Computer-based
Test Centers	The exam centres will be allotted as per the choice of cities made by the candidates in their online application form.
JEE Main Official Website	nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates

Candidates must check the following table regarding JEE Main Exam Dates:

January Session:

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Notification releases	2nd week of November 2024
Application Form	1st week of November 2024
Last date to apply	2nd week of December 2024
Last date to submit fee	2nd week of December 2024
Correction facility	2nd week of December 2024
Advance city intimation slip	2nd week of January 2025
Admit Card	2nd week of January 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam	3rd to 4th week of January 2025
Answer Key	2nd week of February 2025
Result	3rd week of February 2025
Cut Off	1st week of March 2025
Counselling	4th week of May 2025

April Session:

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Notification releases	1st week of November 2024
Application Form	1st week of February 2025
Last date to apply	1st week of March 2025
Last date to submit fee	1st week of March 2025
Correction facility	1st week of March 2025
Advance city intimation slip	4th week of March 2025
Admit Card	1st week of April 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam	2nd to 3rd week of April 2025
Answer Key	4th week of April 2025
Result	1st week of April 2025
Cut Off	2nd week of April 2025
Counselling	3rd week of April 2025

JEE Main 2025 Application Form

Candidates should check the following details about the JEE Main 2025 application form:

The application form for JEE Main 2025 will be released through online mode.
JEE Main 2025 registration will begin from the first week of November 2024.
Candidates will be able to submit the application form till the second week of December 2024.
While filling the application form, upload passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
If any details are found blank or incorrect, the final submission of JEE Main 2025 application form will be incomplete.
The authority will also provide the correction facility to rectify mistakes (if any) in the application form.
Filling more than one application form will lead to rejection of candidature, so only one application form must be filled.

JEE Main Application Fee:

The JEE Main 2025 application fee payable for each session will be mentioned below:
Candidates will be able to deposit the application fee through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking Method/UPI:
Candidates from outside India will have to pay Rs 5000 (Boys), Rs 4000 (Girls), Rs 4500 (General-EWS/OBC-NCL), Rs 2500 (SC/ST/PWD) and Rs 3000 for third gender.

Papers	Category	Application Fee
Papers	Category	Exam Centres in India
B.E./ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning	General	Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 800
	Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – Rs. 900 Girls – Rs. 800
	SC/ ST/ PwD	Boys – Rs. 500 Girls – Rs. 500
	Third Gender	500
B.E./ B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./ B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./ B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning	Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – Rs. 2000 Girls – Rs. 1600
	SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender candidates	Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 1000
	Third Gender	1000

How to Apply for JEE Mains 2025

Candidates should check the following step-by-step process while applying for JEE Main:

Visit the official website (link will be given here)
Login using various available modes
Now login using system generated application number and pre-created password
Upload scanned image of photograph, signature and PWD certificate
Images should be uploaded in correct size and format
Re-check the complete details in the form including all images
Submit application fee using valid payment methods
A confirmation page will appear on your screen
Take a printout of it and keep it safe till the admission process

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the JEE Main eligibility criteria prescribed by NTA to appear for the exam here. All candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying for the exam, or else their candidature will be cancelled.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed their class 12th (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Those who are currently pursuing class 12th can also apply, if they are expected to meet this requirement at the time of admission.

Age Limit: There is generally no upper age limit for JEE Mains; however, some participating institutes may have specific age requirements. Candidates should verify the guidelines provided by the institutes they wish to apply to.

Number of Attempts: Students can attempt JEE Mains a maximum of three times in consecutive years. This flexibility provides candidates with more opportunities to improve their scores.

Percentage Criteria: For admission to IITs, NITs and other participating institutes, candidates are generally required to secure a minimum percentage in their Class 12 exams, which is often 75% for general category students. This criterion may be relaxed for SC/ST candidates. 5. Nationality: Indian citizens, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and foreign nationals are eligible to appear for this exam.

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JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern

Paper	Subjects	Section wise Questions		Total Questions	Marks
Paper	Subjects	Section A	Section B	Total Questions	Marks
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)	Physics	20	10	30	100
	Chemistry	20	10	30	100
	Mathematics	20	10	30	100
	Total	90		90	300
Paper 2A (B.Arch)	Mathematics	20	10	30	100
	Aptitude Test	50		50	200
	Drawing Test	02		02	100
	Total	82		82	400
Paper 2B (B.Planning)	Mathematics	20	10	30	100
	Aptitude Test	50		50	200
	Planning	25		25	100
	Total	105		105	400

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus

Candidates can download the JEE Mains syllabus PDF from the table below. NTA had revised the JEE syllabus last year. The removed syllabus of JEE Mains and the new JEE Mains syllabus PDF download can be checked below. The JEE Main syllabus 2025 includes topics from NCERT Class 11 and 12. For Paper 1, candidates need to study the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of Class 11 and 12. For Paper 2A, the syllabus includes Mathematics, Drawing, and General Aptitude while for Paper 2B, students need to study Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning.

JEE Main Syllabus 2025 for Paper 1 (BTech)

Mathematics	Physics	Chemistry
Sets, Relations, and Functions	Physics and Measurement	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Kinematics	Atomic Structure
Matrices and Determinants	Laws of Motion	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Permutation and Combination	Work, Energy and Power	Chemical Thermodynamics
Trigonometry	Rotational Motion	Solutions
Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications	Gravitation	Equilibrium
Sequence and Series	Properties of Solids and Liquids	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability	Thermodynamics	Chemical Kinetics
Integral Calculus	Kinetic Theory of Gases	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Differential Equations	Oscillation and Waves	p-block elements
Co-ordinate Geometry	Electrostatics	d- and f-block elements
Three Dimensional Geometry	Current Electricity	Coordination Compounds
Vector Algebra	Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism	Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
Statistics and Probability	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
	Electromagnetic Waves	Organic Compounds containing Halogen
	Optics	Organic Compounds containing Oxygen
	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
	Atoms and Nuclei	Biomolecules
	Electronic Devices	Chemistry in Everyday Life
		Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus for Paper 2A (BArch)

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Texture related to Architecture and Build-envirounmentVisusalising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal) Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Drawing	Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc), landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main Syllabus 2025 for Paper 2B (BPlan)

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Textures related to Architecture and building environment Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal) Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of plans, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Planning	General Awareness: General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs, etc. Social Science: The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India Economic development- economic sectors, globalization, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial cities, Thinking Skills: Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.

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JEE Main 2025 Preparation Tips

JEE Main is one of the toughest exams, and hence it requires a proper preparation strategy. To pass the JEE Main 2025 exam and score good marks, candidates must have dedication and determination. Every year, more than 10 lakh candidates take the JEE Main 2025 for admission to IITs, NITs, and other prestigious engineering institutes. Candidates can consider the following preparation tips to score well in the exam.

Understand the JEE Main syllabus and pattern: It is very important to know what needs to be studied. The JEE Main 2025 syllabus is huge and covers Class 11 and 12 subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Also, one has to keep the exam pattern in mind while preparing for the exam to know what type of questions will be asked and how much time is available to complete the paper.
Check out previous year JEE Main question papers: Previous year question papers are a great source of information. They will help students understand the difficulty level of the exam and the weightage of the topics of JEE Main 2025.
Prepare a timetable for study: Studying as per the timetable can help in covering the syllabus in a planned manner. Students are advised to prepare a timetable for JEE Main preparation by devoting at least two to three hours to all three subjects and one hour for revision.
Regular study: Since the syllabus of JEE Main is very vast, all the chapters will be covered only if studied regularly on a daily basis. Regularity is very important to crack JEE Main 2025.
Learning from NCERT textbooks: NCERT textbooks are the foundation of JEE Main syllabus. JEE aspirants should learn from NCERT textbooks and build a solid foundation of ideas and principles. They can also refer to other books to understand the concepts better.
Choosing the best reference books: JEE aspirants should refer to the best reference books covering topics from basic to advanced level.
Revision: Revision is as important as studying a topic. If students are not revising what they study, chances are they will not be able to remember it at the time of exam.
Mock Test Papers: Solve JEE Main mock test papers regularly. It is advised that students solve chapter-wise mock papers upon completion of a chapter and full-length mock test papers after completing the entire syllabus.

JEE Main Mock Test PDF Download

Mock Tests	PDF Download
Mock Test 1	Click here
Mock Test 2	Click here
Mock Test 3	Click here
Mock Test 4	Click here

JEE Mains 2025 High Weightage Chapters

JEE Main 2025 will have equal weightage of 33.3% questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 30 questions will be asked from each subject, out of which 25 have to be answered. However, within the subject, some topics have more weightage than others. Candidates are advised to focus more on high-weightage topics, which have been asked more frequently in the last few years. Here are the JEE Main 2025 weightage chapter-wise topics based on the previous year's analysis:

Physics

Chapter	Weightage
Mechanics (Newton's laws, work, energy, power, momentum, rotational motion, SHM)	25-30%
Electrostatics (Coulomb's law, electric field, potential, capacitance)	15-20%
Current electricity (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, electrical circuits)	15-20%
Magnetism (Magnetic field, force on a moving charge, electromagnetic induction)	10-15%
Modern physics (Atomic structure, radioactivity, nuclear physics)	10-15%

Chemistry

Chapter	Weightage
Organic chemistry (Aromatic compounds, biomolecules, polymers)	30-35%
Inorganic chemistry (Coordination compounds, p-block elements, d-block elements)	25-30%
Physical chemistry (Thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics)	20-25%

Mathematics

Chapter	Weightage
Calculus (Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration)	30-35%
Algebra (Permutations, combinations, probability, matrices, determinants)	25-30%
Trigonometry (Trigonometric ratios, identities, equations)	15-20%
Coordinate geometry (Straight lines, conic sections)	15-20%

JEE Main 2025 City Intimation Slip

National Testing Agency NTA will make the JEE Mains 2025 exam city slip available at least a week before the exam. The link to download the JEE Main Advanced city notification will be available online at jeemain.nta.ac.in. To download the JEE Mains exam city slip notification, candidates need to enter their application number, date of birth, and course. The Advanced exam city for JEE Main exam 2025 also includes IIT JEE exam date information. Please keep in mind that the city information slip is not the same as the admit card.

Steps to Download the JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2025

Visit the JEE Main exam 2025 official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in.
Click on the exam city slip link
Enter the application number and date of birth.
Print out the city intimation slip for future reference.

JEE Main 2025 Admit Card

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Mains Hall Ticket 2025 online on the website about 2-3 days before the exam date. The direct link to download the JEE Mains Admit Card 2025 will be provided on this page. The JEE 2025 Admit Card link will also be available on the official website of JEE Mains Hall Ticket 2025. The admit card will mention the exam date and time, exam center address, and basic information like the candidate's name, photo, signature, and exam day instructions.

It is advised that candidates must review all the information on their admit card after downloading the NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2025. Candidates should contact the exam authority in case of any discrepancy in the admit card. Candidates must carry a photo ID card along with the JEE Main 2025 admit card to the exam hall. Candidates must download and take a printout of their JEE Mains 2025 admit card.

How to download JEE Main 2025 Admit card

Open the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the JEE Main exam Admit Card 2025 download link
Login using JEE Main application number and date of birth
Admit card will be displayed on the screen
Download and take a printout

NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2025

NTA will release the JEE Main Answer Key 2025 a few days after the exam ends. Candidates need to log in to the website using their application number and date of birth to download the JEE Main exam answer key. The answer key will contain the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam.

NTA will first release the provisional answer key. If students are not satisfied with any answer, they can also challenge the answers in the provisional key. Students can submit their complaints online within the specified dates. The complaints submitted by the candidates will be reviewed by NTA after which the JEE Mains final answer key will be released.

How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2025

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the answer key

Step 1- Open the JEE Main website

Step 2- Click on JEE Main answer key link

Step 3- Login using your JEE Main 2025 application number and password/date of birth

Step 4- The answer key will be displayed on the screen along with response sheet

Step 5- Download the answer key and take its printout.

JEE Main 2025 Result

The JEE Mains Exam result 2025 will be declared around 1 week after the exam is over. NTA will release the JEE Main scorecard online on the website. Candidates will have to log in to the website to download their JEE Main 2025 results.

Candidates will have to log in to the JEE Mains 2025 result online check link using their application number and date of birth to view their scorecard. The JEE Main 2025 result will contain details of the percentage marks obtained by the candidate in each subject and the total percentage marks.

How to Check JEE Main Result 2025

To check the result, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps

Open the official website
Click on JEE Mains result 2025 link
Login using application number and date of birth/password
Scorecard will be displayed on screen
Download and take printout of the result

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JEE Main 2025 Cut Off

NTA JEE Main exam 2025 cut-off marks will be released after the session 2 results in April 2025. JEE cutoff 2025 will be different for each category. Candidates can check the category-wise expected, JEE Main 2025 cutoff from the table given below.

JEE Main 2025 qualifying marks (Expected)

Category	JEE Main cutoff 2025 (expected)
General	95+
EWS	85+
OBC-NCL	83+
SC	65+
ST	50+

JEE Mains 2025 Counselling

To get admission in premium engineering colleges in India, candidates have to participate in JEE Main exam counselling, commonly known as JOSAA. The registration for this will start after the declaration of JEE Advanced result. The tentative date for JEE Main counselling registration will be in June 2025. Candidates have to fill in their choices within the given schedule.

JEE Mains Cut off Percentile

JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify to appear in JEE Advanced. JEE Main cutoff is different for different categories. NTA has announced the JEE Main cutoff. Candidates can check JEE Main cutoff 2024 below. JEE Main cutoff for 2023, 2022 and 2021 is also available here to understand the cutoff trends in the past few years.

Candidates should note that students do not need to score any minimum marks or cutoff to pass the JEE Main exam 2025. The marks obtained by candidates in JEE Main decide the All India Rank and admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is solely based on the All India Rank. JEE Main cutoff is only for appearing in JEE Advanced.

JEE Mains Cutoff 2024

Category	Cutoff 2024
Unreserved (UR)	100.0000000 to 93.2362181
OBC-NCL	93.2312696 to 79.6757881
SC	93.2312696 to 60.0923182
ST	93.2312696 to 46.6975840
UR-PwD	93.2041331 to 0.0018700

JEE Mains Cutoff for Previous Year

Category/Year	2023	2022	2021
General	90.7788642	88.4121383	87.8992241
OBC-NCL	75.6229025	67.0090297	68.0234447
SC	73.6114227	43.0820954	46.8825338
ST	51.9776027	26.7771328	34.6728999
Gen-EWS	37.2348772	63.1114141	66.2214845
PwD	0.0013527	0.0031029	0.0096375

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