In Brief
- Delhi HC issued notices on PIL to allow calculators for disabled students in Class 12 maths and accountancy.
- The move aims to extend calculator access beyond students with Dyscalculia.
- Notices sent to Centre, CBSE, NCERT, and PARAKH for responses.
- PIL advocates equal facility for all students with disabilities in these exams.
Delhi High Court notices stakeholders on calculator facility extension
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central government, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and the Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH) following a public interest litigation (PIL). The PIL seeks the extension of permission to use calculators in Class 12 mathematics and accountancy examinations for students with disabilities, not limited to those diagnosed with Dyscalculia.
Currently, the allowance for calculator use in these subjects is restricted to students with Dyscalculia, a learning disability affecting arithmetic skills. The PIL argues this exclusion unfairly disadvantages other students with disabilities who also face challenges in handling mathematical computations during exams.
The petition underscores the need for inclusive examination accommodations aligned with principles of equality and accessibility in education. By enabling calculator use, the PIL aims to provide a level playing field for all students with disabilities undertaking these crucial board examinations.
Authorities are expected to respond to the court notices, which mark the beginning of legal scrutiny into the existing policies governing examination aids for disabled students in India.
