KVPY 2018 Notification

KVPY 2018 Notification – Complete notification, eligibility criteria, fellowship details, exam centers and more for Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana 2018

KVPY 2018 Notification

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students who are studying Basic Sciences to take up research career in Science. The aim of KVPY is to identify and encourage deserving students to pursue a career in research. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), has entrusted the responsibility for running the KVPY Program to the Indian Institute of Science or IISc. The aim of KVPY is to assist the students to realize their potential and ensure that the best talent is groomed for scientific research.

Eligibility Criteria for KVPY 2018:

Nationality:

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Educational Qualifications

1. Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2017-18 and have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Mathematics and Science in the X Standard Board Examination. The fellowship of the selected students will begin only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2019-20 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year, they will be invited for the National Science (Vijyoshi) Camp and their travel and other related expenses will be met by KVPY.
2. Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2017–18 and aspiring to join 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. for the session 2018–19 provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination and a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination.
3. Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology are eligible to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship is awarded.
4. Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of the 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. 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 XII Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship is awarded.
5. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science are eligible for KVPY fellowship.

Fellowship Stipend for KVPY Students:

Click Here to Apply for KVPY 2018

How to Apply for KVPY 2018?

Step 1. Registration. – Click Here to Apply

Step 2. Filling personal and academic details,

Step 3. Choosing test center and uploading photo, signature and other certificates as applicable.

Step 4. Payment of application fees.

The application fee for KVPY 2018 notification are as follows:

Exam Pattern

The Complete Exam pattern is given below

• Mode of Exam: The exam will be conducted via online mode
• Language: the exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English language.
• Duration of the Exam: The exam will be for a duration of three hours.
• Exam Mode: The exam will be conducted through online (computer-based test) mode.
• Language: The exam will be conducted both in English & Hindi Language.
• Exam Duration: The duration of the examination will be three hours.
• Type of Questions: Objective Type Questions
• No. of Papers:Two Papers – Paper I and Paper II.
• Marks: The question paper will out of 100 marks.
• Marking Scheme: In PART I, one mark will be given to the candidates for correct answer. In KVPY PART II exam, two marks will be awarded for each correct response.
• In KVPY PART I, 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answer. In KVPY PART II, 0.5 marks will be deducted for wrong response.

KVPY Syllabus 2018

The syllabus of KVPY 2018 will consist of the PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology) Subjects. KVPY 2018 Syllabus will be comprised of the topics & chapters of the Class 10th/11th/12th/1styear of B.Sc/BS/B.Stat/B.Math/MS/Int. M.Sc. There is no prescribed syllabus for this exam.

How to prepare for KVPY 2018?

• Know the complete Syllabus and paper pattern for KVPY
• give equal attention to all subjects
• Solve previous years question paper
• Stay Fit and Healthy with the help of regular exercise
• Make use of best study material and books
• Do sufficient revision and practice before the exam

All the best!