A blind candidate wants to pursue Phd in English. She has completed BA and MA in English. Kindly advise.

<p>Hi.</p><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAhAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">&nbsp;Universities in India, following University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, provide necessary support and reasonable accommodations for visually impaired students. Successful examples of visually impaired individuals earning doctorates from institutions like Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) demonstrate the feasibility of this path.<span data-wiz-uids="iFPy4d_d,iFPy4d_e,iFPy4d_f" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">&nbsp;</div><div role="heading" aria-level="3" data-animation-nesting="" data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae="">General Admission Procedure</div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIBBAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">The admission process is generally the same for all candidates, with specific provisions for persons with disabilities (PwD):</div><ol data-processed="true" data-complete="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAA" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Meet Eligibility Criteria:&nbsp;The candidate must possess a Master's degree in English (or a related field like Linguistics) from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks, with a&nbsp;5% relaxation&nbsp;in marks (to 50%) for differently-abled candidates as per UGC norms.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Qualify Entrance Exam:&nbsp;Admission typically involves a departmental or university-level entrance test, which may be followed by an interview or a presentation of a research proposal.</span><ul data-complete="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Candidates who have qualified national-level exams like&nbsp;UGC NET/JRF&nbsp;may be exempt from the written test and can be selected based solely on their interview performance.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">For the written test, candidates can request a&nbsp;scribe&nbsp;(writer) or&nbsp;reader/lab assistant&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;compensatory time&nbsp;as specified in the guidelines.</span></li></ul></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAE" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Interview and Research Proposal:&nbsp;Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview where they discuss their proposed research area. The university is mandated to provide necessary accommodations and understand the specific needs of the candidate for a fair assessment.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBRAF" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Document Verification and Enrollment:&nbsp;The final steps involve verifying documents, confirming the research supervisor/topic, and paying fees. Fee waivers and scholarships are often available for students with disabilities.</span><span data-wiz-uids="iFPy4d_1c,iFPy4d_1d,iFPy4d_1e" data-complete="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></li></ol><div data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">&nbsp;</div><div role="heading" aria-level="3" data-animation-nesting="" data-sfc-cp="" data-processed="true" data-sae="" data-complete="true">Key Support and Resources Available</div><ul data-processed="true" data-complete="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIBxAA" data-sae="" data-complete="true"><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Assistive Technology (AT):&nbsp;Universities with good accessibility infrastructure provide computers equipped with screen-reading software like&nbsp;JAWS&nbsp;(Job Access With Speech) or NVDA, scanners with Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Braille embossers, and digital voice recorders.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBxAB" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Accessible Library Resources:&nbsp;Libraries often offer e-books, online journal access, audiobooks, and specialized software to convert printed text into accessible digital formats. Some institutions like AMU and Delhi University have substantial collections of Braille and Daisy books.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBxAC" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Infrastructure Accessibility:&nbsp;Universities are required to provide a barrier-free environment, including accessible buildings, classrooms, and libraries.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBxAD" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Extended Program Duration:&nbsp;Visually impaired candidates (with more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of up to two years in the maximum duration for completing their Ph.D.</span><span data-wiz-uids="iFPy4d_25,iFPy4d_26,iFPy4d_27" data-complete="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><div data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">&nbsp;</div><div role="heading" aria-level="3" data-animation-nesting="" data-sfc-cp="" data-processed="true" data-sae="" data-complete="true">Top Universities with Noted PwD Support</div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIChAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">While most central universities have a mandate to be inclusive, some have specifically noted facilities:<span data-wiz-uids="iFPy4d_3i,iFPy4d_3j,iFPy4d_3k" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></div><ul data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><li data-hveid="CAEICxAA" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">University of Delhi (DU):&nbsp;Has an Equal Opportunity Cell and provides technologies like the 'Inclusive Print Access Project' and a Braille library/Audio Book Resource Centre.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEICxAB" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad:&nbsp;A visually impaired scholar completed her PhD in English Literature from EFLU at a young age, highlighting their supportive environment.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEICxAC" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Aligarh Muslim University (AMU):&nbsp;Known for having a large collection of Braille books and a history of supporting visually impaired scholars.</span><span data-wiz-uids="iFPy4d_3v,iFPy4d_3w,iFPy4d_3x" data-complete="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul>

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