KVPY

Target Field Science
Eligible CandidatesStandard 11th and 12th Students
SubjectsPhysics Chemistry Maths Biology(class XI only)
Question TypeObjective MCQs
Paper Pattern80 Questions(100 Marks)

Tentative Month(s)November
ApplicantsAround 1 lakh
QualifyAround 2,500
ModeOnline
Duration3 hours
LanguageEnglish Hindi

Brief

Brief

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a national-level scholarship/fellowship program conducted to promote and encourage highly driven students to opt for research careers in basic science courses. It is initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India. Students who qualify KVPY, known as the KVPY fellows, receive monthly scholarship up to pre Ph. D. level.

The KVPY exam is administered by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc). Candidates who qualify the aptitude round are called for a face to face interview. About 2500 out of one lakh aspirants are awarded KVPY fellowship.

Fellowship Program

A KVPY fellow is entitled to receive the monthly stipend pre Ph.D. level or 5 years, whichever is earlier, given that he maintains the minimum grade every year.

From the second year of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat /Integrated M.Sc./Integrated M.S. program, KVPY fellows must participate and perform satisfactorily in summer program in an academic Institution of National or International repute or a DSIR approved research labs. This is mandatory for the continuation of fellowship.KVPY fellows are issued an identity card which grants them access to national universities and laboratories who have agreed to extend special privileges like lab facilities, libraries, etc.

Basic Science CoursesMonthly Fellowship AmountAnnual Contingency GrantSA/SX/SB - 1st to 3rd years of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Integrated M.Sc./M.S.Rs 5000Rs 20000SA/SX/SB - during M. Sc./4th to 5th years of Integrated M.Sc./M.S./M.Math./M.Stat.Rs 7000Rs 28000

Eligibility Criteria

There are 3 streams for which KVPY is conducted - SA, SX and SB. The eligibility criteria for KVPY 2018-19 for these streams are mentioned below.

SA - Candidates must be studying science stream in class 11. A candidate must secure a minimum of 75% in math and science subjects in class 10th board exams. For SC, ST and PWD, the minimum required marks is 65%.SX - Candidates must be studying science stream in class 12. A candidate must secure a minimum of 75% in math and science subjects in class 10th board exams. For SC, ST and PWD, the minimum required marks is 65%. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure a minimum of 60% in math and science subjects in class 12th board exams to take up the fellowship. For SC, ST and PWD, the minimum required marks is 50%.SB - Candidates must be studying in their 1st year of Bachelor degree in any of the Basic Science courses. A candidate must secure a minimum of 60% in math and science subjects in class 12th board exams. For SC, ST and PWD, the minimum required marks is 50%. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure a minimum of 60% in the first year of his undergraduate course to take up the fellowship. For SC, ST and PWD, the minimum required marks is 50%

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