Procedure for providing assistance of a writer/extra time to differently abled candidates
Differently abled candidates who wish to apply for grant of extra time/writer’s help, on account of permanent physical/neurological/visual disability, may apply to the Institute, in own hand writing. Where a candidate cannot write, on his behalf, his/her representative may write the application. The application should be accompanied by the following:
Certified true copy of the certificate issued by a Doctor of the level of not less than Civil Surgeon of a Government Hospital to the effect that the disability is of permanent nature and specifying clearly the nature and extent( i.e. %) of permanent disability. Certified true copies of permission, if any, granted by the State Higher Secondary Board/University/ICAI in candidate’s 10+2 or degree examination or earlier examination of ICAI in which he/she had earlier appeared . Attested full sized (post card size) latest photograph indicating the name of the candidate on the photograph itself. Two copies of colour passport sized photographs (4.5*3.5 cm) for issuing Photo Identity Card. Any other document in support of request for grant of the facility of a writer and/or extra time.
Cases of injuries or disablement of a temporary nature such as fracture of the right or left arm, forearm, or dislocation of a shoulder, elbow or wrist etc., are not eligible for extension of the facility of writer/extra time.
Please note that the application in this regard along with the enclosures should be sent at the following address: The Additional Secretary (Exams) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ICAI Bhawan Indraprastha Marg New Delhi 110 00