Does CBSE has any exemption for the Dyslexic candidates?

The following exemptions have been granted as per Examination Bye-Laws which is available on the Board's website www.cbse.nic.in >Examinations.

A candidate from a recognized school who has some physical deformity or is otherwise unable to take part in Work Experience and Physical and Health Education, may be granted exemption by the Chairman on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution, supported by the medical certificate from a Medical Officer of the rank not below an Assistant Surgeon.

Blind, Physically handicapped, Dyslexic, Autistic and candidates with disabilities as defined in the persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 appearing for the Secondary School Examination or Senior School Certificate Examination shall be permitted to use an amanuensis or allowed additional time as given below or both -

For paper of 3 hours duration 60 minutes For paper of 2 ^ hours duration 50 minutes For paper of 2 hours duration 40 minutes For paper of hours duration 30 minutes

Dyslexic, Spastic candidates and candidates with Visual and Hearing Impairment have the option of studying one compulsory language as against two.

This language should be in consonance with the overall spirit of the Three language Formula prescribed by the Board. Besides one language any four of the following subjects be offered: -Mathematics, Science, Social Science, another language, Music, Painting, Home Science and Foundation of Information Technology, Commerce (elementary Book Keeping and Accountancy) and Commerce (Elements of Business)

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