NTA Issues Guidelines for JEE Mains 2025 People With Disabilities Candidates! Know Your Rights Here!
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released guidelines for candidates with disabilities appearing in the JEE Mains 2025 examination. These guidelines aim to provide clarity on issues related to scribes and compensatory time for PwD (People with Disabilities) candidates.
Who is Eligible for PwD Benefits?
To be considered under the PwD category, a candidate must have a benchmark disability, defined as “not less than forty percent of a specified disability” certified by a competent medical authority. This includes individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that hinder their full participation in society.
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- Have a benchmark disability of 40% or more
- Have a specified disability certified by a competent medical authority
- Have a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment
- Face barriers that hinder full and effective participation in society
Facility of Scribe and Compensatory Time
PwD candidates with difficulty in writing can avail the facility of a scribe, provided they submit a certificate from a government healthcare institution. Additionally, these candidates will receive an extra hour for a three-hour examination, regardless of whether they use a scribe or not. For exams shorter than an hour, extra time will be allowed on a pro-rata basis, with a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Facility of a scribe
- Compensatory time of an extra hour for three-hour examinations
- Pro-rata basis extra time for shorter examinations (minimum 5 minutes)
- A certificate from a government healthcare institution required
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JEE Mains 2025 Guidelines Important Documents Required
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- Certificate from a competent medical authority
- Certificate from a government healthcare institution (as per proforma at Appendix-II)
- Disability certificate
Stay Informed and Prepared
To learn more about JEE Mains 2025 and PwD guidelines, visit the official NTA website. Don’t miss out on important updates and notifications. Stay ahead and prepare well for the examination. Stay informed and prepared for JEE Mains 2025. Familiarize yourself with the PwD guidelines and required documents. Reach out to the NTA or your institution’s disability support services for further assistance.
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