Frequently Asked Question

Grace Marks refers to the award of additional/compensatory marks/grades to  the  students in proportion to their outstanding performance in the fields of Arts, Sports,
Games, NCC, NSS activities, etc. and to the students with Benchmark Disabilities.

Types of disabilities under RPwD Act, 2016

1.  Physical disabilities [Locomotor disability, Visual impairment, Hearing impairment, Speech and language disability, etc.]
2.  Mental Disability/ Intellectual disabilities [(a) Specific learning disabilities like perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia (b) autism spectrum disorder]
3.  Mental behavior
4.  Disabilities caused due to chronic neurological conditions/ blood disorders
5.  Multiple disabilities.

Points to be noted

 The students shall produce medical certificate issued by a Psychiatrist in government service or by the Medical Board constituted as per RPwD Act 2016, while applying for grace marks/grades.

Application along with Medical certificate duly attested by a Guezzeted Officer and  required chalan receipt shall be submitted for awarding gracemarks for the students with benchmark disabilities. 

Percentage of of disabilities and  Grace marks to be awarded Common for UG & PG courses 

Sl No

Disability

Percentage of Grace marks/grades to be awarded

1

Students having 40% to 49% disability

(Certified by a Medical Board)

10% (of the marks /grades scored)

2

Students having50% to 59% disability (certified by a Medical Board)

15% (of the marks /grades scored)

3

Students having 60% to 69% disability (certified by a Medical Board)

20% (of the marks /grades scored)

4

Students having 70% & above disability (certified by a Medical Board)

25% (of the marks /grades scored)