The “Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)” is a National Program of Fellowship in Basic Sciences which is initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract exceptionally motivated students to pursue basic science courses and research careers in science. Under this scheme, students are encouraged in science research from school level to postgraduate level.
Objective:
- Identify students with talent and aptitude for research.
- Help them realize their academic potential.
- Encourage them to take up research careers in science.
- Ensure the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.
Streams under KVPY:
KVPY exam is conducted for various streams:
- Stream SA: This is for those students who are studying in class 11 with Science and who have interest in Science.
- Stream SX: It is for students who are pursuing class 12 science and have interest in pursuing science research at the graduate level.
- Stream SB: It is for students who are studying in the first year of graduation (B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc.) and want to pursue a career in science.
KVPY Exam Format:
The entrance examinati
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