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Started in 1999, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a national level fellowship scheme funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It aims at encouraging students to take up research as a career in the field of Sciences. KVPY exam is conducted in three different streams namely SX, SA, and SB which includes questions from Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. KVPY exams are usually held in the month of November every year held by prestigious IISc Bangalore. Check out this blog to know the detailed syllabus of KVPY fellowship!
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KVPY Syllabus: Exam Highlights
| Description | Details |
| Exam Name | KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) |
| Authority | Indian Institute of Science |
| Streams | SA, SB & SX |
| KVPY Exam Centres 2020 | 54 Centres Pan India |
| Official Website | kvpy.iisc.ernet.in |
KVPY Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Now you know KVPY Exam is divided into three categories i.e of SA, SB & SX streams. It is important to understand the structure of the exam according to different streams. Let us have a look at each one individually.
SA Stream
Syllabus for SA stream consists of two parts including the Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics chapters of class X and XI. Below are given the two parts of the exam:
| Subject | No of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Part 1 | Part 2 | ||
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Total | 60 | 20 | 100 |
The table given below includes the KVPY syllabus for SA stream:
| Subjects | Topics |
| Physics | Magnetic Effects of Current Sources of Energy Reflection Refraction Electromagnetic Induction Applications in Daily Life Kinematics Laws of Motion Work, Energy, and Power Physical World and Measurement Gravitation Thermodynamics. |
| Chemistry | Chemical Reactions Metals, and Non-Metals Periodic Classification of Elements Carbon Compounds Acids, Bases and Salts Basic Concepts of Chemistry Thermodynamics States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties Environmental Chemistry |
| Biology | Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants Heredity, and Evolution Reproduction Life Processes Our Environment Plant Physiology Diversity of Living Organisms Cell: Structure and Function Human Physiology |
| Maths | Real Number Polynomials Geometry Introduction to Trigonometry Statistics Quadratic Equations Probability Surface Areas & Volumes Coordinate Geometry Mathematical Reasoning Statistics and Probability Trigonometric Functions. |
KVPY Syllabus: SB/SX Streams 2020
SB and SX streams of KVPY has the same exam pattern, the exam is divided into 2 parts. Have a look at the table given below to know more about it:
| Subject | No of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Part 1 | Part 2 | ||
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 40 | 160 |
KVPY SB Syllabus 2020
The KVPY syllabus for SB stream comprises a combination of topics from Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics of class X, XI and XII. Let us have a look at them:
| Stream SB | Topics |
| Chemistry | Periodic Classification of Elements Carbon compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties Metals and Non-Metals Environmental Chemistry Thermodynamics Chemical Reactions Basic Concepts of Chemistry Solid State, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics Isolation of Elements Surface Chemistry Chemical Bonding Chemistry of Noble Gases Structure & Bonding, Alkenes, Cycloalkenes, Dienes |
| Physics | Electrostatics Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Sources of Energy Refraction Applications in Daily Life Kinematics Laws of Motion Magnetic Effects of Current Work, Energy and Power Gravitation Thermodynamics Reflection Current Waves & Optics Electricity & Magnetism Electrostatics Thermal Physics Electromagnetic Induction Physical World and Measurement |
| Biology | Life Processes Human Physiology Genetics and Evolution Our Environment Ecology and Environment Plant Physiology Reproduction Diversity of Living Organisms Cell: Structure and Function Biology and Human Welfare Biotechnology Genetics Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants |
| Math | Statistics Surface Areas & Volumes Vectors and 3-D Geometry Calculus Real Number Polynomials Geometry Introduction to Trigonometry Quadratic Equations Probability Coordinate Geometry Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics, and Probability Trigonometric Functions Linear Programming, Relations, and Functions Analytical Geometry in Two Dimensions Vector Algebra Evaluation of Integrals. |
KVPY SX Syllabus
KVPY Syllabus for SX stream comprises core science topics from class X, XI, XII and BSc 1st year. The table given below showcases the same:
| Stream SX | Topics |
| Physics | Reflection of Light Electromagnetic Induction Kinematics Laws of Motion Work, Energy, and Power Sources of Energy Physical World and Measurement Gravitation Thermodynamics Electrostatics Refraction Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current |
| Chemistry | Surface Chemistry States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon compounds Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties Chemical Reactions Environmental Chemistry Solid State Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Isolation of Elements Periodic Classification of Elements |
| Math | Coordinate Geometry Mathematical Reasoning Real Number, Polynomials Introduction to Trigonometry Surface Areas & Volumes Statistics Quadratic Equations Probability Trigonometric Functions Geometry Linear Programming Vectors and 3-D Geometry Calculus, Relations, and Functions |
| Biology | Cell: Structure and Function Genetics and Evolution Life Processes Plant Physiology Diversity of Living Organisms Reproduction Human Physiology Biology, and Human Welfare Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants Ecology and Environment |
KVPY Syllabus – Fellowship Information
The KVPY or Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is a national fellowship program for students pursuing their studies in the basic sciences. This fellowship, which is run by the Indian Institute of Science and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, aims to identify and encourage talented students to pursue their research careers in the field of science. The selection process of the KVPY fellowship consists of an aptitude test and an interview, the combined marks of which are used to select successful candidates for the fellowship. Selected candidates are provided generous fellowship amounts till the pre-Phd level of study.
FAQs
Answer) Candidates can apply for the KVPY fellowship only through the online mode. Applications made on hard copy are not accepted.
Answer) The KVPY aptitude test is divided into 3 streams – Stream SA (for students enrolled in the 11th standard), Stream SX (for students enrolled in the 12th standard) and Stream SB (for students enrolled in the first year of any undergraduate course in science).
Answer) The KVPY aptitude test is held in the CBT (computer based test) mode.
Answer) No, you cannot avail the KVPY fellowship simultaneously with any other scholarship. If you are already availing another fellowship, you need to relinquish it in order to be eligible to avail this fellowship.
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In SX stream, out of four subjects can we attempt only 3 subjects, as I am PCB student so I dropped my maths subject and I really want to give this exam, can you please tell, is it compulsory to attemp all four subjects
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Registration for kvpy 2021-2022
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Hey Debangshu!
The applications for 2022 will be announced soon and the entire registration process is online so do check the website for further details. All the best.
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In SX stream, out of four subjects can we attempt only 3 subjects, as I am PCB student so I dropped my maths subject and I really want to give this exam, can you please tell, is it compulsory to attemp all four subjects
Registration for kvpy 2021-2022
Hey Debangshu!
The applications for 2022 will be announced soon and the entire registration process is online so do check the website for further details. All the best.
is kvpy held in 2021
HIi Pooja!
Yes, the exam for the KVPY fellowship took place in the month of January 2021. The applications for 2022 will be announced soon.