Unable to find MVC template in Visual Studio2015 - asp.net-mvc-5

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File -> New Project ->Web-> ASP .Net Web Application
I am using VisualStudio 2015 Community version, before I was able see option MVC on this page, but I am confused what should have went wrong.
I tried creating project using WebApplication option available, this created a template which mostly looks like MVC, few new folders like migration and services.
It will be great if someone can help me through this.

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