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Type-1 diabetes students get 20 extra minutes per hour for KEAM
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Students with Type-1 diabetes appearing for the KEAM entrance examination will get an extra 20 minutes for every hour of the test. The Higher Education Minister said the concession requires a medical certificate from a doctor.
The move addresses difficulties caused by fluctuating blood glucose levels during exams. The government had already issued an order granting the same extra time for other state higher education and professional college exams. Candidates may also carry essential medical supplies such as insulin pens, glucose tablets, water and light snacks into the hall after security checks.
The decision followed a representation from the Type-1 Diabetes Foundation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The exemption directly addresses the medical risks students with Type-1 diabetes face during prolonged exams, where fluctuating blood glucose can impair concentration or cause emergencies. By standardising the accommodation across all higher education entrance tests, the government removes the need for case-by-case appeals. The 20-minutes-per-hour formula is effectively a one-third extension on standard exam duration, giving affected students a practical buffer. The allowance for insulin pumps, monitors and snacks also means the policy treats continuous glucose management as a normal examination accessory rather than a disruption. Unresolved is how invigilators will be trained to distinguish legitimate medical equipment from prohibited devices. The Type-1 Diabetes Foundation, which petitioned for the change, would expect clarity on that soon, given the next KEAM exam cycle is months away.
Source: thehindu.com
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