What is Scribe Facility for PwD in GATE 2027: Eligibility, Guidelines, Documents

What is the scribe facility for PwD candidates in the GATE 2027: IIT Madras have issued and upload GATE 2027 scribe instructions at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. IIT Madras has released GATE application form 2027. The final date for GATE registration 2027 is September 27 (without late fee) and October 5 (with late fee). Candidates who want to apply for GATE 2027 can check scribe eligibility, instructions, how to apply for scribe and other details. 

What is scribe facility for PwD candidates in GATE 2027: Scribe facility is provided to students who belong to dyslexic or PwD category. This year, Indian Institute of Guwahati is conducting the GATE exam in two shifts. Candidates willing to get a scribe assistance had to opt while filling the GATE application form.  But, before we begin, let’s understand what exactly the scribe facility in GATE exam 2027 is and who are eligible for it.

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What is the scribe facility in the GATE Exam?

A scribe assistant is applicable for PwD candidates to write GATE exam on their behalf. During examination, the applicant dictates responses and scribe dictates and submits the answer. PwD candidates can opt for scribe facility at the time of filling GATE exam application form. To avail this facility, candidates have to upload required documents during registration. The documents must be updated, correct, and scanned as per the specifications. Also, scribe applicants must update their GATE DigiLocker account for form fill up. 

Who can opt for the GATE Exam Scribe Facility?

The GATE authorities have issued an official notification regarding the scribe facility along with the information brochure. The following applicants can opt for the GATE 2027 scribe facility -

• A PwD candidate, in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms), and cerebral palsy, can request the facility after the submission of a valid disability certificate/ UDID card. 
• Candidates who have difficulty writing due to a specific disability can also ask for scribe assistance in the GATE 2027 exam. 

What documents are required to opt for Scribe Assistance in GATE 2027?

To avail the “scribe facility for GATE 2027”, the applicant must provide a valid proof justifying their disability. The following documents must be provided at the time of GATE 2027 registration -

• PwD certificate (scanned in PDF format)

The document/certificate must be issued after a medical examination by a multi-member medical authority chaired by the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of a Government healthcare institution.

How to avail Scribe for the GATE 2027 exam?

Candidates can avail the scribe facility while filling out the GATE application form. The scribe will be arranged by the GATE exam conducting authorities. Candidates can follow the steps below to avail the scribe facility for PwD in GATE 2027.

• Visit the GATE’s 2027 official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in
• Click on the application portal link
• Register to generate an enrollment ID and password.
• Log in using the credentials and fill out the application form. 
• Fill out the details under “scribe facility” and upload the PwD certificate
• Pay the application fees and submit the form. 

The GATE will arrange the scribe assistance as per the government guidelines. Applicants must note that the scribe will communicate only in English. 

Government Guidelines for Scribe Assistance in GATE 2027: Scribe Facility arranged by GATE

GATE scribes are available for PwD and dyslexic applicants only (who have availed the facility) at the time of registration. As per the government guidelines, the scribe’s educational qualification must be a minimum of two academic years below and a maximum of three academic years below. 

For GATE, the qualification of the scribe will be either a 12th pass or in the first year of the undergraduate degree. If there are Y candidates who require a scribe, a panel of (Y+1) scribes will be made available at the GATE exam centre, so that every candidate can have an alternative scribe to choose for the service. 

A PwD/Dyslexic certificate (or similar learning disability) will be offered with two scribe candidates from the panel. The applicant has to choose one from the options available. 

NOTE: Candidates must not bring their own scribe if they have opted for “Scribes arranged by GATE”

Also check:

• GATE exam eligibility
• GATE exam registration fees

GATE Exam: Scribes Arranged by Candidates

If the applicant opts to bring their own scribe, then the scribe must not be eligible to appear for the GATE exam. Before selecting this option, candidates must go through the guidelines and instructions carefully. 

• The educational qualification of the scribe must be a minimum of two academic years below and a maximum of three academic years below (the minimum qualification for appearing in GATE 2027).
• If a candidate is bringing their own scribe, then it must inform earlier to the examination body at the time of the application form. 
• In case of an own scribe, any objections to be raised by the examination body as regards of the eligibility of the scribe must be notified 30 days before the date of the GATE exam, so that the candidate can arrange for a new scribe.
• If a candidate brings a new scribe instead of the previous one (as mentioned before), including the short notice, then the examination body will arrange a scribe from its own pool, subject to availability.
• In case any PwD/Dyslexic candidate opted “to bring their own scribe”, but they do not bring their own scribe, then it will not be possible to arrange a new scribe. Honorarium will not be paid to such scribes. 

Also read:

• What is the GATE GOAPS portal
• GATE photo and signature guidelines

Devices accepted for PwD Candidates during the GATE 2027 exam

The following assistive devices are permitted while attempting the GATE examination -

• Braille slate
• Wheel chair

The GATE authorities will not provide any of the above devices. Also, while attempting the entrance test, the candidates will be given an option to view the content on the computer screen in a magnified font (approximately 1.25x or 1.5x). It is advisable to visit the GATE exam centre a day before the exam to stay familiar with the place and arrangements. 

Compensatory Time Offered to PwD Candidates for Appearing GATE Exam 2027

Candidates can avail a compensatory time of 60 minutes, which can be checked on the candidate’s console. PwD candidates with disabilities can also request compensatory time during application form filling (even if they are not using any scribe assistance). However, on-the-spot requests for compensatory time will not be accepted. 

Documents to be carried to the GATE 2027 exam centre (for PwD candidates)

PwD candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre -

• GATE admit card
• Valid photo ID proof (the one provided at the time of GATE registration)
• PwD/Dyslexic certificate

Candidates must provide details correctly inorder to avail GATE scribe facility. For latest updates, candidates must keep visiting the official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in.