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GSEB HSC Exam 2026: Ahmedabad Teen With Disability to Write Class 10 Board Papers Using His Feet

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: February 26, 2026 11:09 IST

A 15-year-old student from Ahmedabad is writing his 10th board exam papers with his feet, as he is disabled. ...

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A 15-year-old student from Ahmedabad is writing his 10th board exam papers with his feet, as he is disabled. Nitin Kumar Krishna Paswan, who is a resident of Khokhra, will appear for the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) on Thursday, February 26. He has 60% disability and cannot use his hands, but will write papers with his foot. 

Nitin was born with disabilities, and examination rules make him eligible to get a writer's assistance. Nitin declined the help of assistance, but to write his paper with his leg. Speaking to the news agency IANS, he said,  "I feel very good, and also I have worked very hard. I was unable to write with my hands from the beginning, but I can write with my feet. I have received a lot of support from everyone..."

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Nitin, a student of Rashtrabharati Hindi High School, has practised writing with his feet since early childhood. Nitin's daily practice of writing with his feet gave him hope and turned this into his new strength. From Class 1 to this day, he has taken every exam without any assistance.dddddd

Nitin Kumar Family Background

Nitin's father works at a brick kiln to support his family, while his mother makes incense sticks. Despite financial challenges within family, Nitin's parents encouraged his education. 

Tags: Board ExaminationsGujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board10th and 12th Board Exams
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