KVPY 2019 (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) is a scholarship program conducted by the Department of Science and Technology. It is intended to encourage young students to take up research work in the field of science and technology. KVPY Aspirants are always in the dilemma of how to prepare and where to study from. I am getting various queries on KVPY 2019 and I intend to answer all of those in this post here. Check out our FREE IIT-JEE Crash Course (Video Course with Assignments) When to Apply? Ans: The advertisement for the KVPY 2019 will appear in all the national dailies normally on the Technology Day (May 11) and the Second Sunday of July. In which Class should I apply? 11th or 12th ? Ans: You should definitely try to clear it in Class 11 if you can. If you are unable to clear in class 11 then you will have the chance to give the exam again in Class 12. What is the Syllabus for KVPY 2018 ? Ans: See there is no prescribed syllabus as such. But questions are from Class 11 and Class 12 portion. So you need to study your syllabus for Class 11 and Class 12, depending on the stream you are appearing for. Which Books to follow for KVPY 2019? Ans: I believe most of the KVPY Aspirants are JEE Main and Advanced or NEET Aspirants too. So there is no point in disturbing your on going preparation and doing a lot of extra books for KVPY. My recommendation is that you carry on with your preparation of extrance exams and follow the same study material for this exam too. Only thing you need to keep in mind is that you should train yourself for the KVPY Pattern. Try to attempt previous year papers in the given time frame as mock tests. (Refer Next Point)

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How to test myself? Ans: Here is the list of Previous Year KVPY Papers. These are available on official website and I am providing direct links. No one should be allowed to sell these papers as instructed by KVPY:

SA 2016 Question Paper with Answers: PDF SB 2016 Question Paper with Answers: PDF SX 2016 Question Paper with Answers: PDF SA 2015 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2015 Question Paper: PDF SA 2014 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2014 Question Paper: PDF SA 2013 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2013 Question Paper: PDF SA 2012 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2012 Question Paper: PDF SA 2011 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2011 Question Paper: PDF SA Part A 2010 Question Paper: PDF SA Part B 2010 Question Paper: PDF SB/SX 2010 Question Paper: PDF Practice these papers and you will be ready for the exam.

Recommended Books for KVPY 2019:

For Physics: Concepts of Physics HC Verma For Chemistry: NCERT is must. For Mathematics: Mathematics by RD Sharma. For Biology: Elementary Biology by Trueman. You can also refer to free notes and assignments here

Exam Pattern for KVPY 2018:

The examination is conducted by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in two stages on KVPY 2018 Exam Date – first of which is a written aptitude test following which, students are shortlisted for the interview. The written aptitude test is conducted in two ways-

1. Online or computer based mode, and
2. Hard copy or paper-pen based mode

The exam is available in Hindi and English languages.

SB/ SX Exam Pattern (Class 12 / Ist Year )
Subject	No of questions {1 mark}	No of questions {2 mark}
Physics	20	10
Chemistry	20	10
Mathematics	20	10
Biology	20	10
Total No of Questions	80	40
	80+40= 120 questions
Total Marks	80*1= 80 marks	40*2= 80 marks
	80+80= 160 marks

So for SB/SX Exam, there 120 questions to attempted for 160 marks in a 3 hour duration. You can also refer to free notes and assignments here

SA Exam Pattern (Class 11)
Subject	No of questions {1 mark}	No of questions {2 mark}
Physics	15	5
Chemistry	15	5
Mathematics	15	5
Biology	15	5
Total No of Questions	60	20
	60+20= 80 questions
Total Marks	60*1= 60 marks	20*2= 40 marks
	60+40= 100 marks

So for SA Exam, there 80 questions to attempted for 100 marks in a 3 hour duration.

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Eligibility Criteria for KVPY 2017 Exam:

1. The KVPY Fellowships are given to Indian Nationals only to Study in India (Students holding PIO, OCI Card and students intending to pursue / pursing under graduate program under Distance Education scheme / correspondence course of any university are not eligible to apply).
2. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc. / B.S. / B.Stat. / B.Math. / Int. M.Sc. / 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.

KVPY Streams:

Candidates can qualify for the KVPY Fellowship through various streams depending on the following factors, as mentioned across the respective streams:

1. Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2015-16 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. The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc. / B.S. / B.Stat. / B.Math. / Int. M.Sc. / M.S.) in the academic year 2017-18 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 Regional /National (Vijyoshi) Science 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 2015–16 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. / M.S. for the session 2017–18 provided they 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 and a minimum of 60% (50% for SC / ST / PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects (Physics / Chemistry / Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination. 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. / M.S.) in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2017-18 are eligible to apply provided they 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. 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, if awarded.

3. Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc. / B.S. / B.Stat. / B.Math. / Int. M.Sc. / M.S. during the academic year 2015–16 and 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. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc. / B.S. / B.Math. / B.Stat. / Int. M.Sc. / M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC / ST / PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

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