Introduction
The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an annual scholarship program run by the Indian government’s Department of Technology and Science (DST). DST began administering the test in 1999. It is a national endowment program that leads to a Ph.D. On behalf of DST, the test is administered by the IISC (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore.
KVPY aims to encourage students to pursue a career in basic science research. The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a fellowship for students in the 11th and 12th grades, as well as first-year undergraduate students studying Basic Sciences. This article will give you an overview of the exam. To know more details, you can click on KVPY Details.
Exam Highlights
| Exam Full Form | Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) exam |
| Conducting body | IISC (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore |
| Institution initiated Exam | Department of Technology and Science (DST) |
| Initiated year of the exam | 1999 |
| Exam Level | National Level exam |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Total Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Streams eligible for the exam | SA, SB, SX |
Eligibility Criteria for KVPY Exam
The following are some criteria that students need to qualify to appear for the exam-
1. Age Limit
| Stream | Criteria |
| SA Stream | The minimum age must be 16 years. |
| SB Stream | The minimum age must be 17 years. |
| SX Stream | The minimum age must be 18 years. |
2. Educational Qualification
| Stream | Criteria |
| SA Stream | In their class 10th board examinations, they must have received a minimum of 75 % aggregate marks in Math and Science courses (65 % for ST, SC, and PWD candidates). |
| SB Stream | To take the aptitude test, you must have a minimum of 60% in Science subjects in your 12th-grade board examinations and 1rst year of your graduation(50 percent for SC, ST, and PwD students). |
| SX Stream | In their class 10th board examinations, they must have received a minimum of 75 % aggregate marks in Math and Science courses (65 % for ST, SC, and PWD candidates). |
3. Nationality
For Stream SA, SB, SX the candidate should have Indian citizenship. They should have Indian nationality to pursue those exams.
4. Who can apply?
| Stream | Criteria |
| SA Stream | The students who enroll in Science in class 11 can apply for the exam. |
| SB Stream | The candidate who has completed their 1 year of graduation can apply for the exam. |
| SX Stream | The students of class 12 studying Science subjects can enroll for the exam. |
Exam Pattern
The following details are common in all three streams-
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based exam |
| Sections | 2 sections, Part 1 and Part 2 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Duration | 3 hours |
| Subjects | Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics |
For SA Stream
- There are a total of 80 questions to attempt.
- In part 1, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong attempt.
- In part 2, there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong attempt.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Marks | |
| Part 1 | Part 2 | (15*1 + 5*2) | |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Total | 60 | 20 | 100 |
For SB/SX Stream
- There are a total of 80 questions to attempt.
- In part 1, the applicants need to answer 3 out of four parts. Each right answer is worth one mark, while the negative marking for each wrong question is 0.25 marks.
- In part 2 they need to attempt 2 of the 4 components. Each right answer is worth two points, negative marking for each wrong question is 0.5 marks.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Marks | |
| Part 1 | Part 2 | (20*1 + 10*2) | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 20 | 10 | 40 |
KVPY Exam Registration process
The candidate needs to follow these steps to fill the application for the KVPY exam-
- Log into the official website of the KVPY exam. Now, candidates have to register themself on the portal. They should write their email ID and mobile number to register for the exam.
- Now, they need to log in for the application option.
- After that, the candidates should fill in all the required credentials.
- Now, scan the required documents and upload the website.
- The candidates now have to pay the application fees.
- After paying the fees, they can click on submit.
Application fees
The candidates need to pay the application fees online only.
| Category | Fees |
| General, OBC | Rs. 1250 |
| SC, ST | Rs. 625 |
Document required to fill the application form
- They’ll require a scanned passport-sized photo in JPG/JPEG format. The picture should be under 150 kb in size.
- The candidate’s signature should be scanned. The picture should be under 80 kb in size.
- If applicable, a scanned copy of the caste certificate should be included.
- For PwD candidates, a scanned pdf copy of their medical certificate.
Fellowships in KVPY
The fellowship program is open to candidates from the three streams of SA, SB, and SX.
| Basic Sciences | Monthly Fellowship | Annual Contingency Grant |
| SA/SX/SB
( 1 To 3 Years of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.) |
Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
| SA/SX/SB
( Candidates of 4 or 5 years of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./M.Math./M.Stat. or students of M.sc. are eligible) |
Rs. 7,000 | Rs. 28,000 |
KVPY FAQs
- Is it mandatory for students to take the KVPY exam in each of the four subjects?
In stream-SA, you need to answer all the questions. In-Stream SB/SX, applicants must choose 3 subjects from a list of 4 in Part I and two subjects in Part II.
- Where will I get my Admit Card?
The Admit Card may be obtained by visiting the official website. The admission card will provide information about the examination center and seat number.
- When will the test be held?
STREAM SA- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
STREAM SB/SX – 2 PM to 5 PM
- Can I give an exam in Hindi?
Yes, one can give examinations either in Hindi or English.
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