KVPY - Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
Fellowship for young science aspirants
Government of India
Class 11-12
₹70k/year
India
31 Aug 2026
Research
Eligibility
Class 11/12/1st-year UG science students with 75%+ in Science & Maths
75
Science
Class 11-12
2500
Eligibility Criteria
- Student in Class 11, 12, or first year of basic science UG (BSc/BS/Integrated MSc)
- Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Science and Mathematics in Class 10
- Minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in Science subjects in Class 12
- Pursuing science stream with intention to take up research as a career
- Indian national
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- KVPY Aptitude Test (SA/SX/SB streams) — written objective exam
- SA Stream (Class 11): Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics — NCERT Class 9 & 10 level
- SX Stream (Class 12): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology — NCERT Class 11 & 12 level
- SB Stream (1st-year UG): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology — first-year BSc level
- Interview: assesses scientific aptitude, analytical thinking, and research interest
- Exam pattern: 100 marks, 2 parts (Part I 1-mark questions, Part II 2-mark questions), negative marking
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
KVPY Official (kvpy.iisc.ernet.in) — syllabus, previous year papers, and exam pattern
NCERT Books (ncert.nic.in) — Class 9-12 Science and Maths textbooks (essential foundation)
IISc Bangalore (iisc.ac.in) — official KVPY information and FAQs
Resonance & Allen Study Material — KVPY-specific question banks and mock tests
Unacademy KVPY (unacademy.com) — free KVPY preparation classes by IIT faculty
HC Verma (Concepts of Physics) — standard physics reference for KVPY
YouTube: Physics Wallah & Vedantu — free KVPY crash courses and topic-wise lectures
Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) — supplementary video lessons in science and math
Overview
KVPY encourages students to take up research careers in science by offering fellowships and contingency grants.
What It Covers
Benefits
- Fellowship up to ₹7,000/month
- Contingency grant
- Access to research institutions
Selection Process
Online application
Aptitude test
Interview
Important Dates
31 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
Duration
Full course
✓ Renewable yearly
Required Documents
Previous Recipients
Arjun Mehta
2024
KVPY fellow now pursuing integrated PhD at IISc Bangalore.
📍 Research Scholar, IISc Bangalore