The KVPY is an on-going National Program of Fellowship in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract exceptionally highly motivated students for pursuing basic science courses and research career in science.
The objective of the program is to identify students with talent and aptitude for research; help them realize their academic potential; encourage them to take up research careers in Science, and ensure the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.
Selection of the students is made from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences namely B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having aptitude for scientific research. Special groups / Committees are set up at IISc to screen the applications and conduct an aptitude test at various centres in the country. Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students are called for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure. For receiving a fellowship, both aptitude test and interview marks are considered.Generous fellowships are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows.
KVPY Eligibility : Candidates must check the detailed eligibility standards given below.
| Stream | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| SA | Candidates who enrolled themselves in Class 11th (science stream) must apply for this exam. Minimum Marks: Candidates must pass class 10th with Mathematics & Science subjects with a minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD). |
| SX | Qualifying Exam: Candidates who have taken admission in class 12th (science subjects) can apply. Minimum Marks: Candidates must score a minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in Mathematics and Science subjects (PCB) in Class 12th. Candidates also have to obtain at least 75% (65% in case of SC/ST/PwD) in class 10th. |
| SB | Qualifying Exam: Candidates who enrolled in 1st year of the UG programme in Basic Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology)- B.Sc/BS/B.Math./B.Stat./MS/Int. M.Sc) can apply for this exam. Minimum Marks: Candidates must score at least 60% (50% in case of SC/ST/PwD category) in 10+2 examination. In the first year of their final exam in B.Sc/BS/B.Math./B.Stat./MS/Int. M.Sc, students must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD). |
KVPY Exam Pattern :
| Particulars | Part 1 | Part 2 |
| Subjects (all sections are mandatory) |
Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Marking Scheme | Right Answer- +1 Wrong Answer- -0.25 |
Right Answer- +2 Wrong Answer- -0.50 |
| Total questions asked | 60 | 20 |
| Language | English and Hindi | |
| Duration | 3 hours | |
| Total Marks | 100 marks | |
| Particulars | Part 1 | Part 2 |
| Subjects | Attempt any three from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Attempt any two from the Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Marking Scheme | Right Answer- +1 Wrong Answer- -0.25 |
Right Answer- +2 Wrong Answer- -0.50 |
| Total questions asked | 20 questions from each section | 10 questions from each section |
| Duration | 3 hours | |
| Language | English and Hindi | |
| Total Marks & Questions | 100 marks & 80 questions | |
| Exam | KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) |
| Conducting Authority | IISc, Bangalore (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) |
| Streams | SA, SB and SX |
| KVPY Exam Centers | 54 Cities across |
| KVPY 2022 Exam Date | 7 November , 2022 |
| Mode of Exam | Online i.e. Computer-based |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
| Exam Type | Scholarship Examination |
| Number of Qualified candidates | SA- 75, SB- 66, SX- 144 |
| Timing of the Exam |
SA: 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM SX/SB: 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Total Number of cities conduct the exam | 111 |
| Official website | www.kvpy.iisc.ernet.in |
The below table represents a schedule of KVPY 2020 Exam:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Application Process begins | 12 July , 2022 |
| Last date of form submission | 25 August , 2022 |
| Issue of KVPY Admit card | to be notified |
| KVPY 2022 Exam Date | 7 November , 2022 |
| KVPY Result declaration | Yet to be notified |
| Interview session | THE KVPY FELLOWSHIP-2021 WILL BE AWARDED SOLELY BASED ON APTITUDE TEST WITHOUT INTERVIEWS. |