Scribe

A person who writes or types on behalf of a student with a disability during examinations, transcribing the student's dictated answers. In India, students with vision impairments typically complete exams in Braille up to 9th grade but must transition to using scribes for public board examinations (8th and 10th grade), as Braille is not permitted for these high-stakes assessments. Finding and training appropriate scribes is a significant logistical burden for teachers, with strict eligibility criteria (scribes must be within one year of the student's age). The scribe system raises concerns about exam fairness, as response quality may depend on the scribe's writing speed and accuracy.