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c. In some cases, students with disabilities may be exempted from a part of an
examination because of a disability. The HEI may decide to use an alternate
assessment tool to ascertain suitability of the student for the degree program. This
will be decided by the Academic Council of the HEI.

d. Students with disabilities must be informed well in advance about the arrangements
being provided for them to undertake the entrance exam.

e. In case the entrance exam is administered by a third party, if the designated test
administrator does not provide appropriate facilities for students with disabilities to
suitably take the test, the HEI will arrange for an alternate entrance exam for
students with disabilities.

4.3. Financial aid, quotas, and age relaxation requirements: People with disabilities may qualify for
several benefits including those presented below:

a. Students with disabilities may qualify for certain benefits under the provisions of the
applicable disability laws of the jurisdiction in which they are located. The HEI shall
ensure the provision of such benefits in accordance with relevant legislation. In the
absence of, or in addition to, any such benefits, the HEI shall adopt a needs-based
system to facilitate students with disabilities whose financial situation may not
otherwise permit them to afford their educational and any additional expenses
related to their needs. The need basis of students with disabilities shall be
determined in accordance with the criteria applicable in any government program
prescribed for needy students. Presently, the benchmark laid down in Ehsaas
Undergraduate Scholarship Program may be used as standard. For all needy
students, all institutional charges including tuition fee, hostel fee and utility charges
shall be waived, to the extent not covered from any other scholarship / support
program. The website and prospectus for the HEI will clearly mention any available
fee waivers and concessions.

b. Students with disabilities may qualify for age relaxation in admission requirements
and disability quotas under applicable legislation, and the HEI shall ensure
compliance in accordance with relevant legislation. The HEI’s website and prospectus
will clearly mention any designated quota for persons with disabilities and any age
relaxation options.

c. Reservation of at least one seat for higher qualification i.e. MS/MPhil and PhD for
students with disabilities in all public sector universities / institutions

d. Age relaxation up to ten years for admission to all educational programs.

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