Monday, March 6, 2017

Maharashtra Govt Higher & Technicla Education Department GR | Writers, exam centres close by: Life made easier for special needs college students in Maharashtra



Maharashtra Govt Higher & Technicla Education Department GR | Writers, exam centres close by: Life made easier for special needs college students in Maharashtra

Students with 21 different disabilities to get relief from Maha education department

The state released a government resolution (GR), stating that there will be uniform rules for schools and colleges. “From the beginning, we were clear that students with special needs should not be at a disadvantage.As concessions are available till the higher secondary level, the same should be extended to higher education too,” said a statement released by the state education minister, Vinod Tawde.

Students with special needs will now be allowed to appear for an exam at a college or university close to home, they will be given 20 minutes extra to complete their paper.Depending on the subject, students will also be allowed to use magnifying glasses and calculators. Grace marks and writers will be given according to the students requirements.


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Pralhad Jadhav

Senior Manager @ Library
Khaitan & Co                                                                    


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