CLAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines for Candidates with Disabilities Released; Check Revised Updates Here

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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has published the exam day guidelines for candidates preparing for the CLAT Exam 2024, set for December 3, 2023. The guidelines are specifically for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)/ Specially Abled

New Delhi: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has issued revised instructions for candidates participating in the CLAT Exam 2024 on December 3, 2023. The guidelines have been released for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)/ Specially Abled Persons (“SAPS”) with less than 40 percent disability.

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As per the updated CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2024, the candidates who wish for a scribe or reader assistance must notify the Consortium of NLUs by uploading the necessary document(s) to their applicant portal.

Until this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, PwDs/SAPs were required to organize their personal scribe and cover associated costs. However, starting this year, the Consortium provides the option to request a scribe or a reader.

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According to the official CLAT Notification 2024, candidates opting for the Consortium's arranged scribe had to indicate this in their applicant portal by November 26, until 3 PM. It is also important for these candidates to upload Annexure I by 12:00 pm on November 28, 2023. Moreover, candidates organizing their own scribe must upload Appendix II and III by 12:00 PM on November 28.

How to Request a Scribe for CLAT 2024 Exam?

Candidates can follow the straightforward steps outlined below to apply for a scribe.

Step 1: Login your CLAT 2024 account.

Step 2: Select the 'Submit Scribe Documents' button.

Step 3: Complete the form, specifying whether you will arrange your own scribe or request the consortium to arrange one, and then click the 'Save' button.

Guidelines for PWDs and Specially Abled Persons on CLAT Exam Day

Candidates falling under the PWD/Specially-abled category appearing for the CLAT Exam should adhere to the following crucial instructions:
PwDs/SAPs will be allotted an additional 40 minutes, extending the total exam duration to 2 hours and 40 minutes.
PwDs/SAPs candidates are required to bring their original Disability Certificate to the CLAT 2024 Test Centre on the examination day.
Those PwDs/SAPs candidates opting for a scribe must communicate their request by sending an email to the consortium, using the provided proforma.

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