The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a national fellowship program in India initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It aims to identify and encourage students with a strong aptitude for research and science, and to nurture their talent through scholarships and mentorship.
KVPY is available for students in different stages of their education, and it is categorized into three streams:
1. Stream SA:
Class: Currently in Class 11 (Science stream).
Marks: Minimum 75% in Mathematics and Science in Class 10 (65% for SC/ST/PWD).
Fellowship Activation: After enrollment in undergraduate courses upon fulfilling eligibility.
2. Stream SX:Class: Currently in Class 12 (Science stream).
Marks: Minimum 75% in Mathematics and Science in Class 10 (65% for SC/ST/PWD).
Fellowship Activation: After enrollment in undergraduate courses upon fulfilling eligibility.
Stream SB:Class: Currently in the 1st year of an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences.
Marks: Minimum 60% in Class 12 (50% for SC/ST/PWD).
Fellowship Activation: After passing the first year of undergraduate program with 60% marks.
The KVPY exam assesses knowledge in the following subjects:
1. Syllabus Review: Understand the syllabus, which is aligned with the current academic curriculum of classes 11 and 12.
2. Regular Study: Follow a disciplined study routine.
3. Practice Problems: Solve previous years' papers and mock tests.
4. Conceptual Understanding: Focus on understanding fundamental concepts rather than rote learning.
1. Monthly Fellowship:
SA/SX/SB: Rs. 5,000 per month during the 1st to 3rd years of undergraduate studies.
Enhanced: Rs. 7,000 per month during the 4th to 5th years of undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
2. Annual Contingency Grant:SA/SX/SB: Rs. 20,000 per year during the 1st to 3rd years.
Enhanced: Rs. 28,000 per year during the 4th to 5th years.
3. Research Opportunities:Access to summer camps, internships, and research facilities at national laboratories and universities.
4. Academic Advantage:Recognition through KVPY can be advantageous for future academic and research opportunities.
The KVPY Aptitude Test is a computer-based test (CBT) that evaluates candidates on the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Sections: Part I and Part II
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Questions:Part I: 60 questions (15 questions per subject)
Part II: 20 questions (5 questions per subject)
Marks Distribution:Part I: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
Part II: +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 for incorrect answers.
Total Marks: 100
2. Stream SX/SB:Sections: Part I and Part II
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Questions:Part I: 80 questions (20 questions per subject)
Part II: 40 questions (10 questions per subject)
Marks Distribution:Part I: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
Part II: +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 for incorrect answers.
Total Marks: 100
Note: Candidates have to attempt any three subjects in Part I and any two subjects in Part II.
1. Class 12 and Undergraduate Students: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) to activate the fellowship.
2. Continued Academic Performance: Maintain a specified academic performance during undergraduate studies.
1. Balanced Study: Distribute study time among all four subjects.
2. Practice Papers: Regularly solve past papers and take mock tests.
3. Review Concepts: Focus on understanding fundamental concepts.
4. Time Management: Practice managing time effectively during the exam.