The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to encourage students to pursue careers in basic sciences research. It identifies and supports talented students. Students in classes 11, 12, or undergraduate programs in basic sciences who meet the eligibility criteria can receive monthly stipends and annual grants if selected. The selection process involves an aptitude test covering physics, chemistry, math, and biology, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. The test aims to evaluate analytical ability rather than factual knowledge. This presentation provided details on the KVPY program eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, selection procedure,

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KISHORE VAIGYANIC PROTSAHAN YOJANA
(KVPY)

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ABOUT KVPY
• The "Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana" (KVPY) is a program started in
1999 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government
of India to encourage students of Basic Sciences to take up research
careers in Science.
• The aim of the program is to identify and encourage talented and
motivated students to pursue career in research.
• Update: The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the
national dailies normally on the Technology Day (May 11) and the
Second Sunday of July every year.

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Privileges of being a KVPY scholar
• A summer programme of 1 or 2 weeks where you get to listen to
lectures by experts & visit near scientific research laboratories &
institutions.
• An Identity Card is issue to each KVPY Fellow. Several national
laboratories, universities & other institutions extend special privileges
like library, laboratory facility to KVPY Fellow on production on the ID
card
• Institution which accept KVPY aptitude test score: IISc- Banglore, IIT-
Bommbay, ICMR- New Delhi, IISER-Kolkata, HBCSE- Mumbai.

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ELIGIBILITY
The KVPY Fellowships are given only to Indian
Nationals to Study in India.
• Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic
year 2014-15 and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in
aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board
examination.
• Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the
academic year 2014–15 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic
Sceiences must have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in
aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in
the X Standard Board Examination.
• Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic
having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in
SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII Standard
Board Examination.

5. FELLOWSHIPS
BASIC SCIENCES Monthly Fellowship Annual Contingency Grant
SA/SX/SB - during 1st to
3rd years
of - B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Mat
h. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.
Rs. 5000/- Rs. 20000/-
SA/SX/SB - during M. Sc. /
4th to 5th years of
Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.
Rs. 7000/- Rs. 28000/-
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6. Exam Pattern
The candidates have to go through the 2 stages to be selected in KVPY.
• Stage 1: Written Aptitude Test (multiple choice). The test will be conducted at
different centers across the country.
• Stage 2: Interviews(short listed candidates from Aptitude test will be called for the
Interview which is the final stage of the Selection Process)
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7. Subject Covered
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Maths
• Biology
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8. Test Paper Pattern
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STREM SB+2/SX
Stream SAB+2/SX Part 1 Part 2
Type MCQ MCQ
Sections 4 (PCBM) 4 (PCBM)
No of Question 4*20=80 4*10=40
Attempt Only 3*20=60 2*10=20
Stream SAB+2/SX Part 1 Part 2
Marking Scheme
For Correct Answer 1 2
For Incorrect 0.25 0.5
Maximum Marks : 100

9. Test Paper Pattern
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STREM SA
Stream SA Part 1 Part 2
Type MCQ MCQ
Sections 4 (PCBM) 4 (PCBM)
No of Question 4*15=60 4*5=20
Attempt Only All Question All Question
Stream SA Part 1 Part 2
Marking Scheme
For Correct Answer 1 2
For Incorrect 0.25 0.5
Maximum Marks : 100

10. Syllabus
• There is no prescribed syllabus for written test. The written
test aims to test the understanding & analytical ability of the
student than his/her factual knowledge. However , students
are tested for the syllabus up to class XII(PCBM)
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11. Exam Date
• Date of KVPY Exam/ Aptitude Test : 4th
week of October Month
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12. SELECTION PROCEDURE
• Aptitude Test: Written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and English
at different centers across the country. It’s weight age is 75% in the final
merit list.
• Interview: Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed
students will be asked to appear for an interview which is the final stage of
the selection procedure.
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13. The cut off for KVPY 2013
All India Rank List – General Merit and cut off marks
 Stream -SA: (60.00 % and above)
 Stream –SB: (45.00 % and above)
 Stream –SX: (50.00 % and above)
All India Rank List under Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST students in the KVPY Fellowship
Program and cut off marks:
 Stream -SA: (45.00 % and above)
 Stream –SB: (35.00 % and above)
 Stream –SX: (35.00 % and above)
All India Rank List under Empowerment Initiative for PWD students in the KVPY Fellowship
Program and cut off marks:
 Stream -SA: (45.00 % and above)
 Stream –SX: (35.00 % and above)
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14. KVPY Programmes @ DLPD
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15. KVPY Programmes
SA STREAM | SB+2/SX STREAM COMPLETE PACKAGE
The entire course is divided into 2 parts. Study Material
Package & Practice Test Series
Study Material Package (SMP)
• Subject wise booklets for Physics, Chemistry & Biology & Maths having
detailed theory, solved illustrations followed by unsolved exercises with
Answer-Key.
• Last 7 year Test Papers with solution
• Note: Available for Both Stream- SA & SB+2/SX
Practice Test Series
Available in Online or Postal Mode.
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16. Fee Structure-KVPY(2014-15)
Courses Fee(Rs.)
KVPY-SA Stream Complete Pack [SMP + Last 7 years Test Papers + Practice Test
Series (Online/Postal)] *
3500
KVPY-SX Stream Complete Pack - MATHS [ SMP + Last 7 years Test Papers +
Practice Test Series (Online/Postal)] *
4800
KVPY-SX Stream Complete Pack - BIOLOGY [ SMP + Last 7 years Test Papers +
Practice Test Series (Online/Postal)] *
4800
AN INSIGHT INTO KVPY* 200
*No Scholarship
Students who enrolled in MAHAPACK VIRAAT are eligible for
10% Discount on KVPY Complete pack
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17. THANKS.............
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