{"id":813,"date":"2025-11-24T13:52:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nidcoaching.org\/?p=813"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:52:32","slug":"nid-cut-off-trends-previous-year-analysis-expected-cut-off-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nidcoaching.org\/blogs\/nid-cut-off-trends-previous-year-analysis-expected-cut-off-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NID Cut-Off Trends: Previous Year Analysis &#038; Expected Cut-Off for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re preparing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nidcoaching.org\/\"><b>NID Entrance Exam<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Design Aptitude Test or DAT) and considering joining with the help of <\/span><b>NID Online Coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is understanding <\/span><b>cut-off trends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The NID cut-off determines whether you move from prelims to mains (or studio test), and ultimately, your admission to B.Des or M.Des programs at NID. In this guide, we analyze previous years\u2019 trends, explore the factors that impact cut-off, and project the <\/span><b>expected NID cut-off for 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 along with how the right <\/span><b>NID Study Material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and coaching strategy can make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is the NID Cut-Off &amp; Why It Matters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin, let\u2019s clarify the role of cut-offs in the <\/span><b>NID Entrance Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifying Cut-Off (Prelims)<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the minimum score candidates must achieve in the DAT Prelims to be shortlisted for the next phase.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/design-architecture\/exams\/nid-cutoff-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final \/ Admission Cut-Off (Mains + Studio Test \/ Interview)<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For B.Des and M.Des, NID applies a combined evaluation: Prelims + Studio Test (and Interview, for M.Des).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discipline- or Campus-wise Cut-Off (for M.Des)<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different specializations (e.g., Product Design, Animation Film Design) or campuses (Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, etc.) often have their own closing scores.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having clarity on cutoff trends helps you set realistic goals during your <\/span><b>NID Entrance Exam preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decide how intensively you should use <\/span><b>NID Study Material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and whether you might need <\/span><b>NID Online Coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bridge the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Historical Trends: NID Cut-Offs in Recent Years<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s examine what the past few years have looked like for NID cut-offs \u2014 for both Prelims and final admission \u2014 to better understand how they may trend for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>NID DAT Prelims Cut-Off Trends<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to multiple sources, for <\/span><b>B.Des<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the NID DAT Prelims cut-off for 2024 (Open \/ General category) was <\/span><b>58.50 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2025, the <\/span><b>expected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NID DAT Prelims cut-off for the General category was in the range of <\/span><b>55\u201360 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, per admissions forecasts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on analysis by careers360 and design careers sites, the qualifying marks historically ranged <\/span><b>between roughly 45 to 60<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on category and year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Observation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The cut-off for prelims has shown some stability around the high-50s for General category, with slight variations year to year based on the difficulty of the exam and applicant pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>NID Final Admission Cut-Off \/ Studio Test Trends (Mains)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Shiksha, for <\/span><b>M.Des admissions in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the last candidate\u2019s score (Open) for various disciplines ranged from <\/span><b>55.10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Animation Film) to around <\/span><b>72.95<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Toy &amp; Game Design).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>NID Ahmedabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a popular campus, the closing mark for M.Des (General) in 2025 was <\/span><b>50.15<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while in 2024, it was very close at <\/span><b>50.10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>M.Des Admissions Handbook 2025-26<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NID lists <\/span><b>minimum qualifying criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for Open \/ Gen-EWS categories, candidates must meet at least <\/span><b>50% mark requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while OBC-NCL is 45%, and SC\/ST\/PwD are 40%.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These trends highlight that for M.Des, while the prelims are important, the cut-off for final admission is strongly influenced by the Studio Test and Interview, especially in specialized design disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Factors Influencing NID Cut-Offs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sense of cut-off fluctuations, here are the key factors that typically influence how high or low cut-offs go:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty Level of the NID Entrance Exam (DAT)<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If prelims or mains are more challenging in a given year, cut-offs may drop slightly. Conversely, easier papers often push cut-offs higher.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Applicants<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher competition (more aspirants) usually translates to higher cut-offs, especially in popular categories or campuses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Seats &amp; Reservation Policy<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total seats at different NID campuses and reservation quotas (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) directly influence category-wise cut-offs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Performance in Studio Test \/ Interview<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For M.Des, since the Studio Test and Interview hold significant weight, a surge in quality of applicants or tougher judging can push up admission cut-offs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category-Wise Trends<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, etc.) will have their own cut-off behaviors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicant Strategy &amp; Preparation<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants who take help from <\/span><b>NID Online Coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or use quality <\/span><b>NID Study Material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may perform better, indirectly influencing cut-off because of higher-quality candidate pool.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Projected \/ Expected NID Cut-Off for 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the historical data and influencing factors, we can make a few educated projections about the <\/span><b>expected NID cut-off for 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both prelims and final admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83e\uddee Expected Prelims Cut-Off (2026)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Prelims Cut-Off (2026)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Open \/ General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>56 \u2013 60<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (out of 100) \u2013 Slight uptick expected due to rising competition and design aspirant growth.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC-NCL \/ EWS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>50 \u2013 55<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Following past trends and reservation policies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>45 \u2013 50<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Consistent with earlier years.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>ST \/ PwD<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>40 \u2013 45<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Aligns with minimum qualifying criteria.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projections align with several forecasts from cut-off trackers and industry sources.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidyavision.com\/article\/nid-cutoff?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcbc Expected Final (Admission) Cut-Off for M.Des \/ Studio Test (2026)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For final admission (M.Des), the cut-off is more variable because of design disciplines and campus-specific popularity. Here\u2019s a projected estimate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Open \/ General M.Des (popular disciplines)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>55 \u2013 65<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some past closing scores for Animation, Product Design, etc., ranged in this zone.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>OBC-NCL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ~ <\/span><b>50 \u2013 60<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ~ <\/span><b>45 \u2013 55<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on discipline and number of applicants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Campus Variations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more competitive campuses (like NID Ahmedabad), top disciplines may go even higher; for less competitive campuses or niche specializations, expected cut-off may be slightly lower.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projections are reasonable given past data, but it&#8217;s important to remember that <\/span><b>actual cut-off will depend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on NID\u2019s final applicant pool in 2026, exam difficulty, and studio test performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How NID Online Coaching &amp; Quality NID Study Material Can Help You Beat the Cut-Off<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding cut-off trends is one thing \u2014 surpassing them is another. Here\u2019s how leveraging <\/span><b>NID Online Coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and using strong <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nidcoaching.org\/\"><b>NID Study Material<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly boost your chances of clearing both prelims and final cut-offs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structured Curriculum &amp; Mock Tests<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good NID Online Coaching platforms design their courses around the test structure: DAT prelims, Studio Test, Interview. They also conduct timed mock exams that simulate real cut-off pressures.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focused Practice for Studio Test<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since final admission involves a <\/span><b>Studio Test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coaching programs train you in model-making, clay work, sketching, observation, and conceptualization \u2014 skills that directly impact Studio Test scores, thereby influencing admission cut-off potential.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High-Quality Study Material<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right NID Study Material includes previous-year papers, sample prelims questions, writing prompts, design problem statements, and portfolio-building guides. These improve your readiness and help you target cut-off strategically.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feedback from Experts<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentors of coaching platforms provide feedback on your mock test performance, model designs, and interview readiness. This iterative feedback loop can drastically improve your performance where cut-off matters the most \u2014 final admission.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management &amp; Exam Strategy<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching helps aspirants develop strategies for the DAT Prelims (time-bound questions), and for Studio Test \/ Interview, helps in managing ideation, execution, and presentation \u2014 all critical to clearing cut-offs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways &amp; Strategy for NID 2026 Aspirants<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the actionable insights you should take into account if you&#8217;re aiming for NID admission in 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set Realistic Target Score<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on expected prelim cut-offs (56\u201360 for General), plan your preparation to aim slightly above that for safety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Data-Driven Strategy<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study previous year cut-off data (2023\u20132025) to understand scoring trends \u2014 plus factor in possible upward movement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enroll in NID Online Coaching (if possible)<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structured support, mock tests, expert feedback, and idea-workshops can significantly raise your chances.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invest in Good NID Study Material<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get materials that cover both Prelims and Studio Test; practice sample DAT papers and studio prompts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Studio Test \/ Interview<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not neglect studio test practice: model making, sketching, writing \u2014 these rounds can make or break admission and affect final cut-off success.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regularly Evaluate<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take mock exams under real-exam conditions; if your percentile or score is consistently below cut-off projections, revise strategy, improve weaker areas.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Backup Plan<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize that even if you target top NID campuses, cut-off may vary; have backup campuses or specializations in mind.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nidcoaching.org\/\"><b>NID cut-off<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a critical threshold in your design entrance journey \u2014 whether for B.Des or M.Des. By analyzing previous-year trends, understanding influencing factors, and preparing smartly with <\/span><b>NID Online Coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>NID Study Material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can give yourself a strong shot at not just qualifying but excelling in the NID Admission process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2026, the projected <\/span><b>Prelims cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is likely to hover around <\/span><b>56\u201360 for General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while the <\/span><b>final admission cut-offs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for M.Des (via Studio Test) may vary by discipline but could fall in the <\/span><b>55\u201365<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range for competitive streams. 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