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Exam Pattern for KVPY
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based test |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 80 questions (SA stream) and 120 questions (SB and SX stream) |
| Marks | 100 (SA stream) and 120 (SB and SX stream) |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Part 1) 2 marks awarded for each correct answer (Part 2) |
| Negative Marking | ¼ mark deducted for each incorrect answer (Part 1) ½ mark deducted for each incorrect answer (Part 2) |
Here is the distribution of marks for the exam:
For Stream SA:
| Subjects | 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 |
For Stream SB and SX:
| Subjects | 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 |
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