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What happened
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has permitted visually impaired students to write SSLC and II PUC exams using computers starting this academic year. Students must bring their own formatted laptops without internet and may use only approved software for typing answers. This change aims to improve exam accessibility while maintaining exam integrity through supervised computer use and providing reader-cum-scribe support if needed.
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Key insights
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Inclusion in Exams: Visually impaired students can now independently type exam answers, increasing accessibility.
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Technology Use: Use of specific approved software and offline computers ensures exam security and standardized conditions.
Takeaways
Allowing computer use will help visually impaired students to participate more independently in board exams while maintaining exam integrity through careful monitoring and support.