Extra time through scribe is a must. US department maintains 50% extra
time, Indian education system follows one third extra time.
If the exam is for theoretical subjects where one just need to write
essays one can do without extra time but when there are some numbers,
tables or diagrams involved extra time become important.
We need to insist on extra time else universities make it a rule and
problem is faced by visually impaired students who will give exams after
we pass out. So, question is not for just our passing out, long term
scenario should be thought of.
with regards
Avneesh Singh
On 28-03-2012 8:51, Umesha Economics wrote:
UGC is of no use in this case. disability commissioner may come to
help. but I don't agree with you that we should not use the both.
there are some valid reasons for availing both. the communication
between scribe and candidate takes more time than one person writing
the exam. if your scribe is slow, as it is usual since he/she is from
a lower grade, it adds to the delay. when you are instructing to
writing a diagram, it consumes much of time. there are some others as
well. so, don't come to a hasty conclusion so easily.
Umesha
----- Original Message ----- From: "Amiyo Biswas"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, 27 March, 2012 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding Extra Time in Examinations under UGC Rules.
You are right. Today I advised the candidate to meet the controller
of examinations and apply for scribe and extra time. Her brother
contacted the UGC office today. They said that each university has
its own rules and they cannot interfere in this matter. the
Disability Commissioner of West Bengal was also approached. She
clearly told that the university is correct. We are not supposed to
avail ourselves of both scribe and extra time. We have enjoyed undue
facilities so far. Unfortunately, I used both these facilities 25
years back.
I agree with Rajesh. We should ask the Social Justice Ministry to
issue a proper guideline immediately. Otherwise we shall have to
depend on interpretations of officials and clerks.
Best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: +91-9433464329
----- Original Message ----- From: "Umesha Economics"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding Extra Time in Examinations under UGC Rules.
go and meet either registrar of evaluation or VC and make a request
to change their examination rules. produce the rules of other
universities, UGC and boards and convince them about the need for
extra time. otherwise, if it is a state university, you can make a
request to the higher education department of your state government.
Umesha
----- Original Message ----- From: "Amiyo Biswas"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, 26 March, 2012 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding Extra Time in Examinations under UGC Rules.
Yes, the Burdwan university will not agree to the draft policy.
They are showing some documents which do not categorically say that
vh examinees are eligible for scribe and extra time. However, the
candidate today contacted the Kolkata office of UGC. They said that
they cannot do anything except for NET. When the Delhi office was
contacted, they asked her to contact Some Chadda, Joint Secretary.
His contact number is available on the UGC site. I could not locate
the Joint Secretary's contact number on the site. Can you help?
Best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: +91-9433464329
----- Original Message ----- From: "Umesha Economics"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding Extra Time in Examinations under UGC
Rules.
I doubt the enforceability of these draft guidelines. the
possibility is to urge the university to change their examination
rules so as to reduce your problem. I did it when I was in masters
in the University of Mysore. you have to tell and convince them
that it is the rule followed everywhere . you have to follow it up
continuously.
Umesha
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ajay Minocha"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, 25 March, 2012 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Regarding Extra Time in Examinations under UGC
Rules.
Hi sir
download the documents for which a link has been provided by me
below
in this mail
the link is
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/65154916/draft%20guidelines%20for%20scribe.rar
regards
On 3/25/12, Amiyo Biswas <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
A vh student is being refused extra time during examination by
the Burdwan
university. According to them, vh students are eligible for
scribe only.
Other disabled persons having writing problem are eligible for
extra time.
I checked the StatusNote.pdf file downloaded from the UGC site.
It has
provisions for the NET exams. It does not ask all institutions
to provide
scribe, extra time etc to vh students. Is there any UGC help
line for such
problems?
Best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: +91-9433464329
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