Kerala SHRC seeks CBSE report on extra exam time for type 1 diabetic students

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sought a report from CBSE on granting extra exam time for students with type 1 diabetes. This follows a plea highlighting similar provisions already implemented in Kerala's SSLC and Plus Two exams.

In Short

• SHRC seeks report from CBSE on extra exam time plea
• Justice Alexander Thomas directs report submission within a month
• Over 8,000 children in Kerala have type 1 diabetes

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has called for a report from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding a plea seeking additional exam time for students with type 1 diabetes. SHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas has directed the CBSE and the Principal Secretary of the General Education Department to submit the report within a month, as per an official statement released on Saturday.

The plea, filed by Bushra Shihab, highlights that the Kerala government already provides an extra 20 minutes per hour for students with type 1 diabetes appearing for SSLC and Plus Two exams.

Shihab has urged for a similar accommodation to be implemented in CBSE exams, emphasising the challenges faced by students managing this condition. According to the plea, over 8,000 children in Kerala and more than 8 lakh across India live with type 1 diabetes.

(With PTI inputs)