Facts, Syllabus and Pattern
What is KVPY?
The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students to take up research careers in areas of basic sciences, engineering and medicine. The aim of the program is to identify and encourage talented and motivated students to pursue a career in research.it is conducted in two parts a. Aptitude Test b. Interview.
The KVPY fellowship is granted in the following streams:
1. SA : Enrolled in Class XI in the appearing year
2. SX : Enrolled in Class XII in the appearing year
3. SB : Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.
Syllabus for KVPY
Exam Pattern for KVPY
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Particulars
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Details
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Subjects
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For SA : Science and Maths
For SX and SB : Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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Types of Questions
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For SA : MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
For SX and SB : Four sections in Part I (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics)
and four sections in Part II (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics). Candidates
are allowed to answer any THREE of the four subjects in Part I and any TWO of the
four subjects in Part II
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Mode of examination
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Online Mode
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Languages
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English, Hindi
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- Aptitude test has 75% weightage in merit list and Interview has 25% weightage in Merit List.
Felloship –
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Monthly Felloship
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Annual Contingency Grant
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For SA/SX/SB -
during 1st to 3rd years
of - B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. /
Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.
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5000 Rs
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20000 Rs
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For SA/SX/SB -
during M. Sc. / 4th to 5th years
of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./
M.Math./M.Stat.
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7000 Rs
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28000 Rs
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How to apply
Eligibility Criteria for KVPY
a. For SA : Minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination
b. For SX : Minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination and a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination
c. For SB : Minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded
Registration for KVPY
APPLICATION FEES FOR KVPY
Important dates
Exam Dates for KVPY
Registration Dates
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Release of notification & enrolment
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July-August
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Exam Dates
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Date of Examination for Aptitude Test
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1st Sunday of November
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Date of Interview
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January, February
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Result Dates
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Declaration of Result of Aptitude test
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December
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Declaration of Result for interview
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April
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