Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) originated and subsidized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, is an on-going National Program of Communions in Basic Sciences. The Indian Government to entice specially and highly inspired students for following basic science courses and exploration career in science.

The aim of the KVPY is to detect and inspire talented and interested students to pursue career in research.

The selection of students is complete from those studying in XI standard to 1st year in any undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences specifically B.Sc. /B.S. /B.Stat. /B.Math. /Int. M.Sc. /M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having ability for scientific research. Special groups / committees are set up at IISc, to screen the submissions and conduct an aptitude test at various centers in the country.

On the performance in the aptitude test, qualified students are called for an interview which is the final stage of the selection process. In the final selection aptitude test and interview marks both are important.

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) advertisement published in all the national dailies generally on the Technology Day (May 11) along with the Second Sunday of July every year.

KVPY Applications are online and offline applications are available till the date given on advertisement published in every year. Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria will have to attempt the examinations on examination date.

Eligibility criteria –

For Stream SA: 

·         Students of Class XI in Science with a minimum of 80% in combined in Mathematics and Science in Class X board exams (70% for SC/ST/PH).

For Stream SX: 

·         Students of Class XII in Science with a minimum of 80% in combined in Mathematics and Science in Class X board exams (70% for SC/ST/PH) OR candidates in their second year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board.

·         The Students necessities take admissions to an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences like Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc. /B.S. /B.Stat. /B.Math. /Int. M.Sc./M.S. in the academic year.

·         They need to secure a minimum of 60% in Mathematics  & Science Subjects Class XII (50% for SC/ST/PH)

 

For Stream SB: 

·         Candidates in the first year of study in basic sciences ( B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics & Science Subjects Class XII board exams (50% for SC/ST/PH)

 

KVPY Paper Pattern:

For SA:

·         Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

·         One mark Questions 15 Nos.

·         Two mark Questions 05 Nos.

 
For SX/SB

·         Subjects to cover: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

·         One mark Questions 20 Nos.

·         Two mark Questions 10 Nos.

Website:  http://www.kvpy.org.in

Contact Info:

The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik  Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560 012

Telephone: (080) 22932975 / 76, 23601008, 65474150 

Fax: (080) 2360 1215