Screen Reader Access
This website has been designed to be compatible with commonly used screen reader software, in line with GIGW guidelines for Banaras Hindu University.
Compatible screen readers
The content on this website is designed to work with the following screen readers:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) — free and open source, for Windows.
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) — commercial, for Windows.
- Narrator — built into Microsoft Windows.
- VoiceOver — built into Apple macOS and iOS.
- TalkBack — built into Android devices.
Downloading a free screen reader
NVDA is a free, open-source screen reader for Windows and is recommended by the Government of India for accessing government websites. It can be downloaded from nvaccess.org.
Navigation tips
- Use the Tab key to move forward through links and form controls, and Shift + Tab to move backward.
- Use heading-navigation shortcuts (e.g. H in NVDA/JAWS) to jump between page sections quickly.
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + F or the site search to locate specific content directly.
- Skip-to-content and landmark navigation are supported on every page of this site.
Difficulty accessing content?
If any page or document on this website is not accessible to you with a screen reader, please let us know via the Contact Us page, including the page URL and the assistive technology you used, so it can be corrected.