Who is eligible for scribe and compensatory time in CTET 2026?

Only candidates with benchmark disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, are eligible for scribe facilities and compensatory time in CTET 2026.

What are the qualification requirements for a scribe in CTET 2026?

A scribe must be at least matriculate and possess a qualification that is one class lower than the minimum qualification required for the CTET examination.

How much compensatory time will eligible CTET candidates receive?

Eligible candidates will be granted compensatory time of not less than 50 minutes per hour of examination.

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CBSE Clarifies Scribe, Time Rules for Disabled CTET Aspirants

5 Feb

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Summary

Only eligible persons with disabilities can get scribe and compensatory time.
Scribes must be one class lower than the candidate's required qualification.
Compensatory time of at least 50 minutes per hour is granted to eligible candidates.

CBSE Clarifies Scribe, Time Rules for Disabled CTET Aspirants

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a crucial notice detailing provisions for candidates with disabilities taking the CTET 2026 examination. These facilities, including scribe assistance and compensatory time, are exclusively for individuals identified as persons with benchmark disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016. Strict adherence to documentation requirements, such as a valid disability certificate and UDID card, is mandatory for eligibility.

For candidates facing writing difficulties, a certificate from a government medical authority is necessary. Scribes must meet specific qualifications, being at least matriculate and one academic year below the minimum qualification for the CTET exam. An interaction session with the scribe is permitted before the exam for suitability assessment. Eligible candidates are entitled to at least 50 minutes of compensatory time for every hour of the examination, as per government directives.