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1800-102-2727KVPY: The KVPY exam has been cancelled by the Department of Science and Technology, DST. The authority has decided to discontinue the exam. KVPY fellowship Programme will now be combined with the INSPIRE fellowship
KVPY or Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana was a National-level program that was started in 1999 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The aim behind starting this program was to encourage students to take up research careers in Basic Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore used to conduct Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) exam every year where students studying in class 11th, 12th & UG Science courses could sit for the exam. The exam awarded fellowship under three streams - SA, SX, and SB, respectively up to the pre-Ph.D. level.
KVPY - Important Highlights
Exam Name |
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) |
Funded by |
Department of Science and Technology |
Conducted by |
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore |
Frequency |
Annually |
Exam Level |
Intermediate |
Languages |
English, Hindi |
Mode of Application |
Online |
KVPY 2022 Application Fee |
1250 Rs [For General Category] 625 Rs [For Reserved categories] |
Aptitude Test Mode |
Online |
Duration of Exam |
3 Hours |
Details for the exam pattern of the KVPY aptitude test are given below:
Section |
Questions in Part 1 |
Questions in Part 2 |
Total Marks |
Maths |
15 |
5 |
25 |
Physics |
15 |
5 |
25 |
Chemistry |
15 |
5 |
25 |
Biology |
15 |
5 |
25 |
Total |
60 questions |
20 Questions |
100 |
Marks for 1 correct answer |
1 Marks |
2 Marks |
|
Marks for 1 incorrect answer |
-0.25 mark |
-0.5 mark |
Particular |
Questions in Part-I |
Questions in Part-II |
Mathematics |
20 |
10 |
Physics |
20 |
10 |
Chemistry |
20 |
10 |
Biology |
20 |
10 |
Total |
80 questions |
40 Questions |
Marks for 1 right answer |
1 Marks |
2 Marks |
Marks for 1 wrong answer |
-0.25 mark |
-0.5 mark |
KVPY has 4 Subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Students who are appearing in the exam must check the complete KVPY exam pattern and syllabus for better understanding. Refer to the table given below for the complete KVPY syllabus.
Biology |
· Heredity and Evolution · Reproduction · Life Processes · Our Environment · Plant Physiology · Diversity of Living Organisms · Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants · Cell: Structure and Function · Human Physiology |
Chemistry |
· Metals and Non-Metals · Periodic Classification of Elements · Chemical Reactions · Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties · Carbon Compounds · States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Bases and Salts, Acids · Thermodynamics · Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry |
Mathematics |
· Geometry · Introduction to Trigonometry · Statistics · Quadratic Equations · Probability · Coordinate Geometry · Surface Areas & Volumes · Real Number · Polynomials · Mathematical Reasoning · Statistics and Probability · Trigonometric Functions |
Physics |
· Magnetic Effects of Current · Gravitation · Thermodynamics · Applications in Daily Life · Kinematics · Sources of Energy · Reflection · Refraction · Electromagnetic Induction · Laws of Motion · Work, Energy and Power · Physical World and Measurement |
The KVPY Eligibility criteria to apply for SA, SB & SX is specified by the IISc, Bangalore. Only those students who satisfy the KVPY eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the respective stream. The KVPY is a national level scholarship exam for talented students who want to pursue higher education in basic science.
According to the KVPY eligibility criteria, all students studying in Class 11, 12 and 1st year of UG courses in basic science are eligible for SA, SX and SB streams, respectively. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for KVPY.
Stream |
Minimum Qualification |
Marks Required |
SA |
Enrolled in Class 11 during 2021-22 |
Aggregate 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths and Science Subjects in 10th Board Exams 2021 |
SX |
Enrolled in Class 12 during 2021-22 |
Aggregate 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths and Science Subjects in 10th Board Exams |
SB |
Enrolled in the 1st year of an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences during 2021-22 |
Aggregate 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths and science subjects in class 12th exams. |
- Students enrolled in Class 12 with Science subjects during the year 2021-22 are eligible for the KVPY SX Stream or must be a student of 2nd year of Cambridge International Examination Board
Basic Sciences |
Contingency Grant/ Annum |
Fellowship Amount |
SA/SX/SB- during B.Sc./B.S./Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./B.Stat./B.Math. |
Rs. 20,000 |
Rs. 5,000 |
SA/SX/SB – during M. Sc./Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./M.Math./M.Stat. |
Rs. 28,000 |
Rs. 7,000 |
All those students who fulfil the KVPY 2022 Eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. The application forms are available on the official website kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. All such candidates who are not eligible will not be able to sit for the exam and their application forms will be rejected. So, it's necessary to read the instructions carefully.
The date for the release of admit cards is announced on the official KVPY website. Some of the important details mentioned on the admit card are:
Candidates need to follow the given steps to download the KVPY Admit card and get the same to the exam hall
As soon as the admit cards are released, you should make sure that all these details are correct. In case of any discrepancy, you should contact KVPY’s helpline immediately.
On the day of the exam, you need to present your KVPY admit card to the invigilators, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the exam. Visit KVPY Admit Card section to get more details on this.
It not only helps in getting a scholarship for the student's further studies, but also offers a prestigious badge to the students.
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