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Exam Concession

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How do I get exam concessions and extra time for my child with special needs?

Children with disabilities in India have a legal right under the RPwD Act, 2016 to exam concessions such as extra time, a scribe or reader, calculator use, subject exemptions and a separate room. To access them, obtain a disability certificate or recognised learning assessment, apply in writing to your school or board well before exam deadlines, and keep all documentation. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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