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My son has 40 percent disability in upper limb will he be eligible for personal with disability quota in Karnataka ?


Thiyagarajan 24th Nov, 2018
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priyaankasarkar Student Expert 25th Nov, 2018

Dear Thiyagarajan, According to NTA,Candidates having an extent of disability 40% to 80% only are ELIGIBLE for NEET-UG 2019. Candidates having more than 80% disability may be declared NOT ELIGIBLE for admission to Medical Courses.Candidates having locomotor disability in relation to lower limb(s) may be considered ELIGIBLE.Candidates having locomotor disability in relation to the spine may be considered ELIGIBLE.The candidates with following locomotor disability are NOT ELIGIBLE for consideration for admission to Medical Courses when there is: Involvement of the whole body. Involvement of three limbs in any combination (both lower limbs + one lower limb OR one lower limb + both upper limbs);Involvement of both upper limbs. The extent of locomotor disability more than 80%. Involvement of both lower limbs of such an extent that the candidate is unable to sit, stand, walk, and/or bend due to significant pain, stiffness, weakness, deformity etc.Involvement of a single upper limb which is the dominant UPPER LIMB (which is right upper limb in a majority of persons) to an extent that the candidate has loss of a thumb, cannot hold an object satisfactorily, has significant weakness/ deformity/ stiffness of joints, or the limb is lacking normal sensations.Involvement of SPINE with weakness and/or deformity to such an extent that the candidate is unable to sit steadily for long duration, and/or has significant pain, and/or cardio-respiratory compromise etc.Some Disability.  Cases In case of Leprosy cured persons as candidates, an important consideration will be the extent of involvement as per Guidelines notified by Govt, of India, especially extent of involvement of Eyes, and extent of involvement of Hands.

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10th May, 2019
I have problem in my left eye so I will get any reservations in NEET .under pwd quote
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6th Nov, 2021
Sir Mera upper limp (right hand) disability hai or Lowe limp ( right foot) disability h to KY Mera Neet 2021 m selection ho jye GA kya
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6th Aug, 2022
I am handicap by both lower limb and unable stand one place more time so l am eligible for neet admission
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