KVPY Exam 2023: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

KVPY is a national fellowship scheme that supports students interested in pursuing research in basic sciences. To identify the best students across the country, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore conducts an annual aptitude test. Students from 11th grade to 1st year of any undergraduate course in basic science like B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math., as well as M.Sc./M.S. Physics, Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry, are eligible for this scheme.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, runs the KVPY scholarship program at the national level. Its objective is to encourage talented students in basic science to take up research work. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, has constituted a Management Committee and a National Advisory Committee (NAC) to oversee its implementation.

KVPY Highlights

Below are the essential highlights of the KVPY 2023 Recruitment examination

Feature	Description
Exam name	Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Conducted by	Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Level	National level scholarship exam
Exam frequency	Once a year
Eligibility	Students studying in Class 11, 12, and first-year of college
Exam pattern	Computer-based test (CBT)
Sections	3 – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
Duration	3 hours
Marking scheme	For SA stream: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 negative marking. For SB/SX stream: 1 mark for each correct answer in Part I, 2 marks for each correct answer in Part II, and no negative marking.
Selection process	Aptitude test and an interview
Official Website	kvpy.iisc.ernet.in
Basic Eligibility	Indian Nationals can apply
Mode of Application	Online
Documents Required	Scanned Photo and Signature
Application Fee	INR 1250 for GEN/OBC and INR 625 (SC/ST/PwD)

Note: SA stream refers to students studying in Class 11, SB stream refers to students studying in Class 12, and SX stream refers to students studying in their first year of undergraduate degree.

KVPY Important Dates

Events	Important Dates (Tentative)
Online Registration Starts	12th July, 2023
Application Submission Ends	6th September, 2023
List of candidates for KVPY	To be declared
Admit Card Available from	3rd week of October 2023
Date of Examination	1st week of November 2023
Answer key releases	4th week of November 2023
Declaration of result	3rd week of December 2023
Interview date	To be declared

KVPY Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for the KVPY SA test, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• They should have completed their XI standard education (with Science subjects) in the academic year 2023.
• They must have scored at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in aggregate in Science and Mathematics subjects in their Class X exams.
• They need to secure a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in aggregate in Science subjects in their XII standard board examination.
• Students who are selected for the KVPY fellowship will only receive it once they join a UG program in Basic Science (B.Sc/BS/B.Stat./B.Math./Int.M.Sc/MS) in the academic year 2023.
• During the one-year interim period, selected students will be invited to the National Science (Vijyoshi) Camp, and KVPY will sponsor their travel and other related expenses.

The eligibility criteria for KVPY SX are as follows:

• Candidates who are currently enrolled in 10+2 can apply for this stream. They need to obtain a minimum of 60% in their 12th Board exam (50% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories).
• The fellowship of selected candidates will only be activated once they join an undergraduate program in Basic Science (B.Sc/BS/B.Stat./B.Math./Int.M.Sc/MS) in the academic year 2022-2023.
• As per the KVPY eligibility criteria for 2023, candidates need to secure a minimum of 75% marks in class 10. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories must score a minimum of 65% marks in the aggregate of all Science subjects and Mathematics.

The eligibility criteria for KVPY SB are as follows:

• Candidates who are currently in their 1st year of undergraduate courses in Basic Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology leading to B.Sc/BS/B.Stat./B.Math./Int.M.Sc/MS during the academic year 2023 are eligible to appear for the KVPY exam.
• In the Intermediate Board Examination, candidates belonging to the GEN category must secure a minimum of 60% marks, while candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category must secure a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Science subjects.
• Before taking up the fellowship, if awarded, candidates must obtain a minimum of 60% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PWD category) in their 1st year final examination of B.Sc./BS/B.Stat./B.Math./Int.M.Sc/MS.

Nationality

The application is open to Indian nationals.

KVPY Application Process

To register for KVPY, the following requirements must be met:

• An active mobile number and a valid email address.
• A credit card, debit card, or net banking for payment of the application fee. The fee is INR 1250 for General and OBC categories, and INR 625 for SC/ST/PH/Pwd.
• A stable internet connection.
• For those who have completed Class XI, they must apply under the SA stream.
• For those who have completed Class XII, they must apply under the SX stream.
• Those pursuing B.Sc. Basic Sciences (1st year) must apply under the SB stream.

To apply for KVPY 2023, students can follow the steps outlined below:

• Go to the official website using the provided link.
• Click on the link to access the website.
• Then, select the “Login for Application” link to begin the application process.

Step 1: To register for KVPY 2023, candidates must follow these steps:

• Click on the registration link provided above.
• Fill in the application form with basic details such as email address, mobile number, and date of birth. Complete the registration process by entering the captcha.
• Once registered, candidates will receive a user ID and password to access the application portal.

Please ensure that you provide accurate and valid information during the KVPY exam and application process as important communication regarding the same will be sent to your registered E-mail/Mobile number by KVPY. Kindly note that the information provided cannot be modified once it has been submitted.

Step 2: To fill out the KVPY application form for 2023, candidates must follow these steps:

• Log in using their user ID and password.
• Fill out their personal details, including gender, category, and address, and then click “save and next”.
• Provide their academic details, such as educational qualifications and the name and address of their school or college, and then click “save and next”.
• Upload necessary documents, including their photograph and signature, and select their exam preferences, such as language and preferred test centers (up to 4).
• Preview the application form and submit it.

Step 3: Payment of KVPY 2023 Application Fee: Candidates can pay the fee for the KVPY application form online by following these steps:

• Use online payment modes such as credit card, debit card or net banking.
• After remitting the KVPY application fee 2023, candidates can log in to check the updated status of their application form.

Category	Fee
General and OBC	INR 1250
SC/ST/PH/PWD	INR 625

• Once payment is made, candidates will be prompted to review a declaration and proceed with the ‘Submit and Pay’ option.

Important Guidelines for KVPY Process

Before filling out the KVPY application form for 2023, it is crucial for students to go through some important instructions. Below are some of the essential guidelines:

• The KVPY 2023 application form can only be filled out in online mode.
• Candidates must ensure that they meet the KVPY eligibility criteria and other important instructions before proceeding with the application process for KVPY 2023.
• It is advisable for students to keep all the required documents ready before beginning the KVPY 2023 application process.
• Incomplete applications or applications from ineligible candidates will be rejected immediately.
• The application fee for KVPY is non-refundable, and if a student’s KVPY 2023 application form is rejected, no money will be refunded.
• Before submitting the KVPY application form for 2023, candidates should carefully verify all the data entered. Once submitted, no changes can be made to the application form.
• Students with successful applications will receive the KVPY admit card. Therefore, it is crucial for candidates to double-check all the information entered in the form before submitting it.

Preview and Correction Guidelines for KVPY

• Prior to the final submission, it is mandatory for candidates to preview their KVPY application form 2023.
• Once the form is submitted successfully, there will be no provision for making corrections, hence previewing is crucial.
• Therefore, it is advised that candidates thoroughly review their KVPY application form 2023 before submitting it.

Students should ensure that they complete the KVPY Application Process accurately to avoid any errors or omissions, as any mistake in the registration may lead to the rejection of their application.

KVPY Admit Card

The KVPY Admit Card will be made available in online mode by the official authority for every registered candidate. Starting from the 1st week of January 2023, candidates can visit the official website to download their admit card. Upon registration and verification of the required details, candidates can access and download their admit card. Before downloading the admit card, it is essential for candidates to carefully review all the important information contained therein. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their admit card to the examination centre.

To obtain the KVPY Admit Card, please refer to the following instructions for downloading it from the website:

• Go to the official KVPY website at http://kvpy.iisc.ernet.in/.
• Log in using your username and password.
• Select the ‘Admit Card’ tab.
• The KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna) Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and save the Admit Card for future reference.

KVPY Exam Centers

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has published the list of examination centers for the KVPY exam. As students fill out their KVPY 2021 application form, they can choose their preferred exam city from the list of available options. During the application submission process, students are allowed to select up to four cities. Let’s locate the KVPY exam center from the available options.

State	Exam City
Andhra Pradesh	Tirupathi, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry
Karnataka	Hassan, Dharwad, Chikkalballapura, Shivamogga, Udupi, Hubballi, Belagavi, Davanagere, Bidar, Bengaluru, Haliyal, Chikkamangaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Puttur, kalaburagi
Maharashtra	Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Amaravati`
Tamil Nadu	Kanchipuram, Madurai, Nagercoil, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem
Assam	Silchar, Guwahati, Tezpur, Dibrugarh
Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
Meghalaya	Shillong
Manipur	Imphal
Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Raipur, Bilaspur
Puducherry	Puducherry
Goa	Mapusa, Panaji
Gujarat	Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain
Jammu	Jammu
Punjab	Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Bhatinda
Rajasthan	Ajmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Sikar
Uttarakhand	Haldwani, Roorkee, Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh	Meerut, Varanasi, Noida, Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Jhansi, Moradabad
Bihar	Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Jharkhand	Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bokaro, Jamshedpur
Orissa	Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela
Tripura	Agartala
West Bengal	Hooghly, Durgapur, Kalyani, Siliguri, Asansol, Burdwan, Kolkata
Chandigarh	Chandigarh
Delhi	New Delhi
Haryana	Gurugram, Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Sonipat
Telangana	Hyderabad, Warangal
Kerala	Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam,Kannur, Idukki, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur.

KVPY Exam Centers

Candidates who participate in the entrance test at KVPY are evaluated for the scholarship, and those who perform well are selected to attend the interview. The Commission responsible for the scholarship will release the final list of selected candidates. Below is a table listing the exam centers for the KVPY 2023 interviews.

Aptitude Test Centre	Interview City (State)	Interview Center
Hyderabad (SA & SB)	Hyderabad – I	University of Hyderabad
Jaipur, Jodhpur (SA, SB)	Jaipur-I	MNIT- Jaipur
Jaipur, Jodhpur (SX)	Jaipur-II	LNMIIT
Ambala, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Jammu, Mohali	Mohali	IISER-Mohali
Aurangabad, Belgaum, Belagavi Pune(SA, SB & SX), Mumbai (SB)	Pune	IISER-Pune
Kochi, Trivandrum	Trivandrum	IISER – Trivandrum
Durgapur, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi (SB), Agartala, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Durgapur (SA)	Kolkata-II	ISI-Kolkata
Durgapur, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Agartala, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Siliguri (SX)	Kolkata-III	IACS-Kolkata
Mumbai(SA, SX)	Mumbai	IIT-Bombay
Faridabad (SB & SX), Delhi (SB), Ghaziabad, Noida, (SA & SX), Delhi (SB)	Delhi-II	Delhi University
Vijayawada, Hyderabad (SX) (SA & SX), Hyderabad (SX)	Hyderabad – II	CCMB – Hyderabad
Allahabad, Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi	Allahabad	HRI Allahabad
Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara	Ahmedabad	IIT Gandhinagar
Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangalore, Mysuru	Bengaluru	KVPY, IISc.
Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Vishakhapatnam	Bhubaneswar	NISER Bhubaneswar
Chennai	Chennai	Anna University
Delhi (SX)	Delhi-III	JNU
Delhi, Faridabad (SA)	Delhi-I	IIT-Delhi
Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri (SA)	Kolkata-I	IISER-Kolkata
Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur	Bhopal	IISER Bhopal
Kozhikode, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Thrissur	Coimbatore	Bharathiar University

KVPY Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the KVPY SA stream in 2023 is as follows:

• The SA stream exam will take place in the morning, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
• The exam is 3 hours long.
• The test consists of two parts.
• Part I has 60 questions, followed by Part II with 20 questions, making a total of 80 questions for the KVPY SA stream.
• All questions in all subjects must be attempted as it is compulsory.
• Questions are provided in two languages, English and Hindi.
• Negative marking is applicable for each incorrect answer.
• In Part I, each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, and for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
• In Part II, each correct answer is awarded 2 marks, and for each incorrect answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted.
• The total marks for the question paper are 100, with 25 marks allotted for each subject.

Exam Pattern for SA Stream

Section	Part 1	Part 2	Marks
Physics	15 Questions	5 Questions	(1 x 15) + (2 x 5) = 25
Chemistry	15 Questions	5 Questions	(1 x 15) + (2 x 5) = 25
Mathematics	15 Questions	5 Questions	(1 x 15) + (2 x 5) = 25
Biology	15 Questions	5 Questions	(1 x 15) + (2 x 5) = 25
Total	60 Questions	20 Questions	100 marks

Marks Allocation

1 Correct Answer	1 mark in Part 1	2 marks in part 2
1 incorrect answer	-0.25 mark in part 1	-0.5 mark in part 2

The KVPY Exam Pattern for the SB/SX stream is as follows:

• The exam for the SX/SB stream will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.
• The duration of the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna (KVPY) for the SB/SX stream is 3 hours.
• The question paper is of 160 marks.
• Part I of the paper comprises 80 questions, and Part II comprises 40 questions. Candidates must attempt a total of 80 questions only.
• Candidates are required to attempt any three sections from Part I (each section carrying 20 marks) and any two sections from Part II (each section carrying 20 marks).
• For Part I of the SB/SX stream, one mark will be awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• For Part II of the SB/SX stream, two marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and 0.5 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern

Section	Part 1	Part 2	Marks
Physics	20 Questions	10 Questions	(1 x 20) + (2 x 10) = 40
Chemistry	20 Questions	10 Questions	(1 x 20) + (2 x 10) = 40
Mathematics	20 Questions	10 Questions	(1 x 20) + (2 x 10) = 40
Biology	20 Questions	10 Questions	(1 x 20) + (2 x 10) = 40
Total	80 Questions	40 Questions	160 marks

Marks Allocation

1 Correct Answer	1 mark in Part 1	2 marks in part 2
1 incorrect answer	-0.25 mark in part 1	-0.5 mark in part 2

KVPY Syllabus

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has launched the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna to support students in their pursuit of basic sciences research. The Exam Conducting Authority will prescribe the KVPY 2023 Syllabus for SA, SB, and SX Streams. Here are the key highlights of the stream-wise KVPY Syllabus:

• SA Stream: The syllabus will cover topics from Class X and Class XI CBSE Syllabus.
• SB stream: The syllabus will include topics from X, XI, XII, and 1st year of B.SC. Basic Science.
• SX Stream: The syllabus will consist of topics from classes X, XI, and XII.

KVPY Syllabus for SA Stream

The KVPY Exam syllabus for Stream SA encompasses all the topics and chapters from Class X and XI, and the syllabus for Stream A is provided below.

Subjects	Topics
Physics Section	●      Magnetic Effects of Current ●      Reflection ●      Laws of Motion ●      Sources of Energy ●      Refraction ●      Gravitation ●      Applications in Daily Life ●      Ray Optics ●      Electromagnetism ●      Thermodynamics ●      Electromagnetic Induction ●      Kinematics Work, Energy and Power Physical World and Measurement
Chemistry Section	●      Atomic Structure ●      Chemical Reactions ●      Thermodynamics ●      States of Matter: Solid ●      Chemical Bonding ●      Chemical Energetics ●      Stoichiometry ●      Gaseous State ●      Metals and Non-Metals ●      Periodic Classification of Elements ●      Carbon Compounds ●      Basic Organic Chemistry ●      Acids, Bases, and Salts ●      Chemistry ●      Classification of Elements and Periodicity ●      Basic Concepts of Chemistry ●      Liquids, and Gases Environmental
Mathematics section	●      Real Number ●      Polynomials ●      Surface Areas and Volumes ●      Coordinate Geometry ●      Mathematical Reasoning ●      Statistics ●      Geometry ●      Trigonometric Functions ●      Quadratic Equation ●      Permutation and Combination ●      Basic Geometry ●      Progression and Series ●      Coordinate Geometry ●      Probability ●      Introduction to Trigonometry ●      Statistics ●      Quadratic Equations
Biology Section	●      Physiology ●      Plant ●      Reproduction ●      Animals and Plants ●      Heredity and Evolution ●      Life Processes ●      Diversity of Living Organisms ●      Cell: Structure and Function ●      Human Physiology Our Environment

KVPY 2023 Syllabus for SX Stream

The syllabus for KVPY Stream SX includes chapters and topics from classes X, XI, and XII. Here is a list of the syllabus:

Subjects	Topics
Physics Section	●      Important topics from the Physics section in the KVPY Exam for SX stream ●      Electrostatics ●      SX Exam ●      Refraction ●      Reflection of Light ●      Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current ●      Thermodynamics ●      Electrostatics ●      Current Electricity ●      EMI and AC ●      Magnetic Effects of Current ●      Heat and Thermodynamics ●      Current Electricity ●      Kinematics ●      Physical World and Measurements ●      Laws of Motion ●      Work, Energy, and Power ●      Sources of Energy ●      Gravitation
Chemistry Section	●      Chemical Reactions ●      Environmental ●      Chemistry ●      Aromatic Compounds ●      Coordination Compounds ●      D block and F block elements ●      Solid State ●      Electrochemistry ●      Metals and Non-Metals ●      Carbon Compounds ●      State of Matter: Gases and Liquids ●      Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry ●      Thermodynamics ●      Chemical Kinetics ●      Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties ●      Isolation of Elements ●      Coordination Compounds ●      Surface Chemistry ●      Electrochemistry
Mathematics section	●      Coordinate Reasoning ●      Real Numbers ●      Polynomials ●      Vectors and 3D Geometry ●      Introduction to Trigonometry ●      Surface Areas and Volumes ●      Statistics ●      Relations and Functions ●      Calculus ●      Quadratic Equations ●      Probability ●      Trigonometric Functions ●      Geometry ●      Linear Programming ●      Geometry ●      Coordinate Geometry ●      Quadratic Equations ●      Calculus ●      Mathematical
Biology Section	Biology Section ●      Control and Coordination in Animal and Plants ●      Ecology and ●      Genetics and Evolution ●      Life Processes ●      Environment ●      Plant Physiology ●      Diversity of Living Organisms ●      Cell: Structure and Function ●      Genetics and Evolution ●      Human Physiology ●      Diversity of Living Organisms ●      Control and Coordination in Animal and Plants ●      Reproduction ●      Biology and Human Welfare

KVPY 2023 Syllabus for SB Stream

The KVPY exam for Stream SB encompasses the entire syllabus of the 10th/12th/1st year of the UG course under the In-stream SB category. The following are the topics and chapters included in the Stream SB syllabus:

Subjects	Topics
Physics Section	●      Reflection of Light ●      Electrostatics ●      Alternating Current ●      Applications in Daily life ●      Electricity and Magnetism ●      Kinematics ●      Heat and Thermodynamics ●      Electrostatics ●      Refraction ●      Current Electricity ●      Magnetic Effects of Current ●      Thermodynamics ●      Thermal Physics ●      Electromagnetic Induction and ●      Laws of Motion ●      Sources of Energy ●      Current Electricity ●      Work, Energy, and Power ●      EMI and AC ●      Kinematics ●      Gravitation ●      Physical World and Measurement
Chemistry Section	●      Surface Chemistry ●      Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry ●      Thermodynamics ●      Chemical Kinetics ●      Chemical Bonding ●      Electrochemistry ●      Thermodynamics ●      Alkynes ●      Alkenes ●      Cycloalkenes ●      Dienes ●      Metals and Non-Metals ●      Acids, Bases, and Salts ●      Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties ●      Chemistry of Noble Gases ●      Alkenes, Cycloalkenes, Dienes, and Alkynes ●      Chemical Reactions ●      Environmental Chemistry ●      Solid State ●      Carbon Compounds ●      Chemical Kinetics ●      Isolation of Elements ●      Electrochemistry ●      Coordination Compounds ●      States of Matter: Gases and Liquids ●      Chemical Bonding ●      Structure and Bonding
Mathematics section	●      Coordinate Geometry ●      Mathematical Reasoning ●      Real Numbers ●      Linear Programming ●      Polynomials ●      Introduction to Trigonometry ●      Surface Areas and Volumes ●      Statistics ●      Relations and Functions ●      Vector Algebra ●      Vectors and 3D ●      Trigonometric Functions ●      Trigonometric Functions ●      Geometry ●      Quadratic Equations ●      Vectors and 3D Geometry ●      Calculus ●      Analytical Geometry in Two Dimensions ●      Evaluation of Integrals ●      Quadratic Equations ●      Probability ●      Coordinate Geometry ●      Calculus
Biology Section	●      Control and Coordination in Animal and Plants ●      Our Environment ●      Biotechnology ●      Reproduction ●      Human Physiology ●      Biology and Human Welfare ●      Cell: Structure and Function ●      Genetics and Evolution ●      Plant Physiology ●      Diversity of Living Organisms ●      Diversity of Living Organisms ●      Genetics and Evolution ●      Control and Coordination in Animal and Plants ●      Ecology and Environment ●      Genetics Life Processes

Selection Process for KVPY

Since no new updates are available for the Selection Process of KVPY 2023, here is the selection process of KVPY 2022

• The first stage of the selection process for KVPY applicants, which is an aptitude test, will be conducted for those whose application forms have been accepted.
• The aptitude test, initially scheduled for 07 January 2022, has been postponed to a later date.
• Questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology will be included in the aptitude test, irrespective of the Stream SA, SB, or SX.
• The aptitude test is the same for all the Streams SA, SB, and SX.
• Candidates who clear the aptitude test will be further invited for an interview.
• During the interview, the candidate’s scientific knowledge and research abilities will be assessed.
• The final list of selected candidates will be announced after the completion of the interview round.
• The interview round is scheduled to take place between the 3rd week of January and February 2022. Students will be notified of their interview date, time, and venue via email or the KVPY website. The candidate’s performance in both the aptitude test and interview will be considered for the award of the KVPY scholarship.

KVPY Aptitude Test

The KVPY Aptitude Test comprises of two parts, namely Part I and Part II, each consisting of four sections. Candidates are permitted to attempt any three sections of Part I and any two sections of Part II. Therefore, it is essential for candidates to prepare their strong subjects efficiently according to the topics covered in the KVPY Syllabus. Here are some additional details about the test:

• The KVPY scholarship program’s Stage I includes the Aptitude Test.
• The Aptitude Test is conducted in a pen-paper format.
• The Aptitude Test aims to shortlist candidates for Stage II.
• Stage I is a common test for all applicants.
• The KVPY Aptitude Test assesses candidates’ knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through a set of questions.

KVPY Interview 2023

The KVPY selection process includes a second stage called the KVPY interview process, which aims to assess a candidate’s research knowledge. The interview focuses on the candidate’s scientific expertise, determining their eligibility and worthiness for the scholarship. The scholarship grant is based on the candidate’s overall performance in both the KVPY test and interview.

Below are the documents that are required to be presented on the day of KVPY Interview Process:

• KVPY Application Form: A copy of the filled online KVPY Application form. The completely filled KVPY Application Form can be downloaded from the official web link using the ID and password.
• KVPY Admit Card: The original KVPY admit card along with a copy of the same.
• Original Marks List: Candidates must bring all the original marks sheets of class 10 and class 12 along with their photocopies for eligibility verification purposes.
• Caste Certificate: The original and valid cast certificate must be produced. The OBC certificate must not be older than 6 months.
• Medical Certificate: Candidates indicating physical or visual fitness issues must obtain a certificate indicating the degree of disturbance.
• Self-Appraisal Form: Candidates must write down their good qualities that must be considered to award them with the scholarship.
• Study Center Form: A form obtained from the last school indicating the completion of schooling, signed by the head of the school/Principal.
• Teacher’s Recommendation Form: A form downloaded from the official website.

KVPY Results

Looking for information about how to check the KVPY Result 2022?

Follow these steps:

• Go to the official website of KVPY i.e. kvpy.iisc.ernet.in.
• Look for the link to check the KVPY Result 2022 and click on it.
• You will be redirected to a new page where you need to enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the format of DD-MM-YYYY.
• Double-check all the details you have entered before clicking on the “Continue” button.
• The KVPY Result 2022 will be displayed on the screen.
• Review the result carefully to see if you have qualified for the next round or not.
• Download the KVPY Result 2022 and save it for future reference.
• It is recommended that you take multiple printouts of the result for further admission processes.

Candidates who successfully pass both the aptitude test and interview will be selected for the KVPY 2022 Fellowships. Please refer to the following criteria for evaluating the final results of KVPY 2022:

Final Result = 75% of total marks in Aptitude Test + 25% marks in Interview

Revaluation for KVPY

The organization responsible for conducting the examination may offer a re-evaluation option for OMR answer sheets. To apply for a re-evaluation, you must submit a request letter indicating your application/seat number and stream before the deadline. Additionally, you must pay the fees using a demand draft made out to the relevant authority. Any requests submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

KVPY Aptitude Test Cutoff

It is necessary for the KVPY exam candidates to refer to the latest released cutoff before appearing for the exam.

Category	SA Stream	SB Stream	SX Stream
General	50	48	57
SC/ST	40	34	40
PwD	40	34	40

KVPY Final Cutoff

Below are the minimum cutoffs for each category as specified by the authorities, which are considered final.

Category	SB Stream	SA Stream	SX Stream
General	50% & above	55% & above	55% & above
SC/ST	34% & above	45% & above	43% & above
PwD	34% & above	45% & above	43% & above

Benefits of KVPY

The KVPY Scholar badge is highly esteemed and offers direct admission to prestigious higher educational institutes such as IISc and various IISERs. It also provides an opportunity to gain admission to IIT-Hyderabad, which is renowned for computer science. Upon completing KVPY, you will receive a stipend on a monthly and yearly basis during your basic science course, which can be either a 3-year or 5-year integrated course. Further details regarding the scholarship amount are given in the subsequent section below.

For those aspiring to appear for JEE, the KVPY exam provides an excellent opportunity to understand concepts and apply the logic necessary to crack JEE Main and JEE Advanced. It also reduces the pressure of preparing for the 12th board or JEE/NEET. Qualifying for KVPY indicates that you are already qualified to study in Indian higher education institutions.

The KVPY exam is challenging, even more so than JEE Main. Achieving the status of a KVPY fellow (scholar) demonstrates a high level of talent and hard work. Additionally, KVPY scholars enjoy free entry to all national libraries in the country and can attend all science camps.

Regardless of whether you are selected for the KVPY fellowship or not, qualifying and appearing for interviews at a young age will prove beneficial in the future.

As a science enthusiast, clearing KVPY (SA) with a good rank in class 11th will provide an opportunity to gain admission to India’s premier institute, IISc. If you miss the KVPY exam in class 11th or want to improve your rank, you can attempt KVPY (SX) in class 12th and reapply for KVPY (SB) in the first year of your basic studies if necessary. The science course options include B.Sc./B.Stat/B.S./B.Math.

SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP FOR KVPY 2023

The eligibility for KVPY Fellowship/scholarship is determined by the performance of candidates in aptitude tests and interviews. The authority responsible for selection will grant the scholarship to those who have been selected. Below, we have provided information regarding the monetary rewards that are bestowed upon the recipients of KVPY scholarships.

Basic Sciences	Monthly Fellowship	Annual Contingency Grant
SA/SX/SB – during 1st to 3rd years of – B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.	INR 5000	INR 20000
SA/SX/SB – during M. Sc. / 4th to 5th years of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./M.Math./M.Stat.	INR 7000	INR 28000

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