Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a national level fellowship programme in the field of Basic Sciences. KVPY is conducted by Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore and KVPY 2017 will be conducted on the 4th of November 2017. KVPY recognises and awards fellowships to competent students who wish to pursue a career in the field of science. KVPY fellowship has a two-stage selection process i.e. Aptitude Test and Personal Interview. Candidates successfully clearing these two stages are awarded the prestigious fellowship. Also, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criterion for the KVPY exam.
KVPY 2017
Objective of KVPY
KVPY’s objective is to attract talented and highly motivated individuals to pursue a career in basic science courses and research. Started in 1999, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, it is a national level fellowship programme which offers scholarships and contingency grants till pre-Ph.D level to the eligible candidates. The DST completely funds the fellowships granted to selected candidates which are as follows
| Category/Stream | Monthly Stipend | Annual Contingency Grant |
| SA/SX/SB – B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Integrated M.Sc./M.S. for first three years | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 20000 |
| SA/SX/SB – M. Sc./Integrated M.Sc./M.S for Fourth and Fifth year | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 28000 |
The premier focus of KVPY is to identify students with excellent academics and with an aptitude for science. It helps them realize their potential and motivates them to contribute to research in the field of basic science to ensure the growth of the best minds in the country. The selection of the competent candidates is made from a wide spectrum of candidates from those studying in the 11th standard to the 1st year of any undergraduate programme in Basic Sciences. It has three streams:
- SA – For students pursuing Science and currently in Class 11th
- SX – For students pursuing Science and currently in Class 12th
- SB – For students pursuing Science and currently in the first year of graduation
After clearing the two-stage process candidates are eligible for direct admission in the top-notch institutes of the country like the IIScs and IISERs.
Important dates for KVPY
The online applications for KVPY 2017 had started on the 16th of July 2017 and the last date to fill the online application form is on 23rd August 2017.
The important dates regarding the application
| Online application begins | 16th July,2017 |
| Online application closes | 23rd August,2017 |
| Last date of payment of application fees | 23rd August,2017 |
| KVPY Admit card download | First week of October,2017 |
| Examination date | 4th November,2017 |
| KVPY results- Aptitude Test | First week of December,2017 |
| Interview process (tentative) | 15th of January to 15th of February 2018 |
| Final Result (tentative) | March, 2018 |
Who can Apply? – KVPY Eligibility Criteria
There are primarily three streams for KVPY depending upon your eligibility- SA, SB and SX. You are required to adhere to a prescribed eligibility criteria for KVPY. The criteria mentions the details regarding academic conditions, age limit and marks required.
Candidates pursuing the following undergraduate programmes can also apply:
B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.
The details regarding the different streams of KVPY and the eligibility criteria are mentioned in following link
Syllabus for KVPY
Depending on your stream you will have a different syllabus for the KVPY exam. KVPY does not have a fixed syllabus but it will test your analytical skills and aptitude in the field of Basic Science. It has four sections those being Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Thus, you are expected to be thorough with the concepts of the same.
To know more about the KVPY syllabus click the following link
Selection Process
KVPY has a two stage selection process: aptitude test and personal interview. After clearing both of these stages, you would be eligible for the KVPY scholarship. The candidates clearing the cut-off for the prescribed stream would be eligible for the personal interview. The results of both will determine, one’s selection for the scholarship.
To know more about the selection process click the following link
How to Apply for KVPY? – Application Procedure
- Application forms available online from 16th July 2017.
- Application forms issued only through online mode and no application would be accepted through offline mode.
You can fill the online form till the 23rd of August 2017.
Click here to see a detailed review of the application procedure
KVPY Exam Paper Pattern
Mode of Examination: The exam would be conducted in an online mode.
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English & Hindi
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Papers: The question paper is divided into two parts: Part 1 & Part 2. There will be four sections in Part 1 & Part 2 (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology).
Marks: The question papers of Stream SA & Stream SB/SX will be of 100 marks.
Marking Scheme: In Part 1 of all Streams, one mark would be awarded for correct response & 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect response. In Part 2 of Stream SA & Stream SB/SX, for each correct response, two marks would be awarded to the candidates & 0.5 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
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Tips and tricks to crack KVPY
- Fundamentals: Since the exam focuses on the core concepts, you should have a good hold on them. It is important to understand these concepts rather than mugging them, so that you can apply them in different scenarios in the actual exam.
- Go through/ Solve Previous Year Papers: They are of premier importance when it comes to an exam like KVPY. They would give you an insight into the actual examination and its difficulty level so that you can plan your preparation accordingly.
- Diligent Preparations: You should keep at it. You can solve multiple choice questions from different reference books and textbooks prescribed for 11th and 12th standard.
- Using the right reference books: You are expected to solve from the reference books which are prescribed by your guides. Do not build a library for yourself, you will end up getting stressed. Some of the books that you can refer are:
- Physics: Concepts of Physics by D.C Verma and NCERT book. A lot of sums have their roots from the NCERT book.
- Chemistry: NCERT should be enough for Chemistry. For inorganic chemistry, you can refer to O.P Tandon.
- Mathematics: R.D Sharma and NCERT will help you sail through Mathematics.
- Biology: NCERT books and the complete AIPMT Guide by MTG should help you score a fairly decent score.
Admit Card and Exam Centre
The KVPY admit cards would be available online once the official notification is released. It is expected to release in the first week of October. The admit card will give you important details regarding your Examination centre, date and time of the examination, your roll number and registration number, your personal information and important instructions regarding KVPY 2017. Once downloaded you are advised to keep the admit safely for future reference. You are supposed to carry the admit card for the examination.
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KVPY Interview Process
As we know, the selection process for KVPY fellowship consists of two stages: Aptitude test and Personal Interview. After clearing the aptitude test i.e. by clearing the prescribed cut-offs, you will be called for the personal interview, which is the second stage of the selection process and its weightage is 25% in the final result. Thus, it is very crucial and important aspect of the selection process.
To know important details regarding the interview process, right from checking the result for the aptitude test to details regarding the call letter to important documents to carry and the Interview center details, Click the following button. You are advised to thoroughly read this article to avoid any mistakes and be prepared for the interview.
KVPY Results
The KVPY 2017 aptitude test result is expected in the first week of December 2017. Aptitude test is a major determining factor in the selection process. Only if you manage to clear the prescribed cut-offs, you would be selected for the second stage.
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KVPY Cut offs
To get selected in the second stage of the selection process, you must clear the prescribed cut-offs. The cut-offs will vary from stream to stream and it will be different for the candidates with reservation and for the PWD students. Also if you wish for a re-evaluation of the OMR sheet, you can pay the prescribed fees and send the paper for re-evaluation to the KVPY office. To know the details regarding the KVPY cut-offs, steps to check the result and the re-evaluation process, read this article.
KVPY Answer Key
KVPY will release its official Answer Key within a few days of the examination. This will help you determine your aptitude test score before the actual results. The procedure to download the official key, highlights of the answer key, important dates regarding the answer key and the procedure to challenge the answer key are given in this article.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Some friends from my School/College are planning to take the KVPY aptitude test. Can we ask our School/College authorities to request bulk applications for us?
Answer – You must apply through online only. No Bulk applications from school/college authorities would be entertained
Q- What is the meaning of the phrase 'computer based test'? I have never taken such a test before?
Answer – The phrase means that the test will be conducted using an easy-to-use portal on a computer. No prior experience with using computers is needed to opt for such a test. If you plan to take the computer based test, you will be directed to a web link that contains a mock aptitude test hosted on the same portal. This will familiarise you with all features of the testing environment.
Q- Can I take a computer based test in Hindi?
Answer – Yes, you can take the test in Hindi.
Q- What is the syllabus for the KVPY aptitude test?
Answer – There is no prescribed syllabus for the KVPY aptitude test. The KVPY aptitude test aims to test your understanding and analytical ability than your factual knowledge. However, you are tested for the syllabus up to class X/XII/1st year of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. as applicable.
Q- Is it necessary that the students have to study all the four subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics?
- In the Stream-SA all questions are compulsory (Science and Mathematics.
- In the streams SB and SX , there will be four sections in Part I (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) and four sections in Part 1 (Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics). You are allowed to answer any THREE of the four subjects in Part I and any TWO of the four subjects in Part 2
Q- When does the KVPY advertisement come in the newspapers?
Answer – The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies on the Technology day (May 11), and on the second Sunday of July every year.
Q- Can I avail the KVPY Fellowship along with a merit scholarship?
Answer – KVPY does not allow its fellows to simultaneously receive fellowship/scholarship from more than one source, either government or private. In case you are the recipient of any other scholarship/fellowship, you must relinquish it, for availing the KVPY Scholarship.
Q- When can I get the application form?
The KVPY is publishing its detailed advertisement on 2nd Sunday of the month of July every year. The application form can be obtained after the publication of the advertisement.
Q- When should I submit application form?
Answer – The last date of submission of the application form will be notified in the detailed advertisement published during July every year.
Q- Whom should I contact in case of Examination centre related queries?
Answer – You can send their queries through e-mail which would be answered.
Q- I have a scanned copy of my photograph/signature/caste certificate, the file size of which exceeds the limit mentioned in the online application form. What should I do?
Answer – You need to compress the files and then upload it.
Q- When and How do I download ADMIT CARD?
Answer – You may download ADMIT CARD during 1st week of October by logging into your application portal on the KVPY website. Details regarding examination venue and seat number will be available in the admit card. To read the steps on how to download the admit card, click here.