Gujarat board resolves error in instructions for visually impaired students

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) corrected an error in question papers for visually impaired students that caused confusion during last year's Classes 10 and 12 board exams.In the 2025 exams, instructions related to questions meant for visually impaired students were printed unclearly. The specific instruction was placed between two questions, making it difficult for students to identify which question was intended for visually impaired candidates. As a result, many students attempted whichever question they believed was applicable. Even invigilators present in the exam halls were unable to provide clarification due to the ambiguity in the question paper.
Following the issue on the very first day of the exam, the board decided that marks would be awarded for whichever question a student attempted, in order to avoid unfair evaluation. However, similar errors were reported in subsequent exam as well, raising concerns about the clarity and accuracy of the question papers.Taking note of the issue, the board made necessary corrections for the ongoing exam this year. Clear and separate instructions are now printed before the relevant questions. The question meant exclusively for visually impaired students is clearly labelled as such, while the alternative question intended for general students also carries a distinct instruction.Due to these improved measures, students reportedly did not face any confusion this year, ensuring a smoother exam process.