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KEAM Exam: Extra Time for Type-1 Diabetes Students
12 Nov
Summary
- Students with Type-1 diabetes receive 20 extra minutes per hour.
- Medical certificates are required for additional examination time.
- Essential supplies like insulin and snacks are permitted in the hall.
Students diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes will benefit from a new policy granting them an extra 20 minutes for every hour they spend taking the KEAM entrance examination. This compassionate measure, effective as of an unspecified recent date relative to November 12, 2026, was enacted following a proposal by the Type 1 Diabetes Foundation.
To avail themselves of this extended time, students must present a medical certificate issued by a qualified doctor. The accommodation seeks to mitigate the physical challenges associated with fluctuating blood glucose levels during the high-pressure environment of an examination. Furthermore, candidates with Type-1 diabetes are allowed to bring necessary medical supplies and light refreshments into the examination hall, subject to security screening.
