Sometimes children have been identified much younger and have a cumulative history of a specific learning disability. They have been given remedial help and despite this, still struggle in some areas. All Boards of Examinations have recognized Dyslexia and also that, given some provisions during examinations , these children can work to their potential. Given below is a comprehensive table of the concessions provided by the different Boards and some of the procedures that need to be followed.

 Provisions in IGCSE board:  https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/271195-special-educational-needs.pdf

Provisions in IB Board: 
https://www.haef.gr/~/media/Files/HAEF/IB/pdf/Info_for_parents/Candidates_with_SpecialAssessmentNeeds_2011.ashx?la=en

The concessions given to children with dyslexia and the procedures of the different Boards of Education

 

TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD-SAMACHEER

ICSE/ISC

CBSE

NIOS
Concessions
  • extra time
  • overlooking spelling errors
  • calculator in math
  • scribe
  • exemption from second language
  • only 4 subjects if granted second language exemption
  • extra time
  • overlooking spelling errors
  • calculator in math and sciences
  • scribe/typewriter
  • exemption from second language/ other subjects
  • total 5 subjects a must
  • scribe
  • exemption from 2nd language/ other subjects
  • total 5 subjects
  • alternate subject instead of exempted subject/ language
  • scribe
  • exemption from 2nd language/ other subjects
  • total 5 subjects
  • alternate subject instead of exempted subject/ language
Documents Necessary
  • Assessment done every year
  • IQ report
  • Clearance from Medical board
  • One assessment is enough can be used till class XII
  • Medical certificate from Govt Doctor
  • No IQ report necessary
  • One assessment is enough can be used till class XII
  • Medical certificate from Govt Doctor
  • No IQ report necessary
  • Any previous assessment done will do
  • Medical certificate from Govt doctor
  • No IQ report necessary
Procedures for application for Concessions Through school with the following:
  • Report for learning disability from Institute of Mental Health / Psychiatry department at any Government Hospital / Nodal agency like MDA
  • IQ testing done by a Government agency
  • Clearance from Medical Board

Private candidates:
Can apply directly to Director of Examinations at DPI (Directorate of Public Instructions) after getting all the necessary documents.
  • Only through school after getting the assessment report for learning disability from any recognized organization
  • Only through school after getting the assessment report for learning disability from any recognized organization
  • Directly to the NIOS Board through the accredited centres
Number of subjects 5 to be taken for X

No compensatory subject for second language exemption

Exam to be taken up at the same time

https://www.ripples-cel.com/media/School and Boards_TN.pdf		 7 subjects are to be taken by the candidates, of which 4 are compulsory and 3 have a choice of subjects. They should have attained the pass standard in at least 5 subjects which must include the subject English.

Dropping of the subject and choosing an alternative subject should be done at the beginning of the IX

Exam to be taken up at the same time

https://www.cisce.org/Concessions.aspx
 		 Besides one language any four of the following subjects are offered:
Mathematics, Science, Social Science, another language, Music, Painting, Home Science, Introductory Information Technology, Commerce(Elements of Business) & Commerce(Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy)

Dropping of the subject and choosing an alternative subject should be done at the beginning of the IX

Exam to be taken up at the same time

http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/circulars/2018/Exemptions_concessions for PWD.pdf

 		 One language along with any 4 subjects from the prescribed list (available in the NIOS website)
Can be done in parts over a period of 5 years


Can be staggered

https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/PWD/provisionforlwd.pdf