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Diabetic Students Get Exam Boost: KEAM Offers More Time
13 Nov
Summary
- KEAM will provide 20 minutes extra time per hour for Type 1 diabetic students.
- Students can carry insulin, CGMS, snacks, and fruits into the exam hall.
- JEE, NEET, and CBSE offer fewer specific provisions for diabetic students.
The upcoming KEAM 2027 examination in Kerala will introduce substantial accommodations for students with Type 1 diabetes. These students will be granted an extra 20 minutes for every hour of the test, a provision requiring a medical certificate.
Further support includes permission to carry vital items such as insulin pens, pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS), glucose tablets, snacks, and fruits into the examination hall after security screening. This initiative addresses the physical challenges associated with blood glucose fluctuations during exams.
Comparatively, national examinations like JEE Main and JEE Advanced primarily offer compensatory time based on disability categories, not specific medical conditions like Type 1 diabetes. Similarly, state exams such as WBJEE and MHT-CET follow disability-centric guidelines.
The CBSE board exams allow diabetic students to carry specific food items and monitoring devices, managed by invigilators, but do not offer additional writing time for the condition itself. NEET UG also permits diabetic candidates to carry certain food items and water.
