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There is no age limit  to apply for the fellowship. Students can apply from class XI onwards. Year of Appearance: Candidates those who are enrolled in class 11, class 12 or in the first year of the undergraduate program in Basic Sciences can apply for the KVPY fellowship.

In SB stream, students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. during the current academic year and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)  in the class 12 Standard Board Examination are eligible to appear for the Aptitude test. Also, before taking up the fellowship the candidate need to secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in the 1st year final examination.

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