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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Some friends from my School/College are planning to take the KVPY aptitude test. Can we ask our School/College authorities to request bulk applications for us?
Candidates must apply online only. No hard copy of the application is available. Bulk applications from school/college authorities will not be entertained.

2. What is the meaning of the phrase 'computer-based test'? I have never taken such a test before.
The phrase means that the test will be conducted using an easy-to-use portal on a computer. No prior experience with using computers is needed to opt for such a test. In fact, students who choose to take the computer-based test will be directed to a web link that contains a mock aptitude test hosted on the same portal. This will allow them to get familiar with all features of the testing environment.

3. Can I take a computer-based test in Hindi?

Yes

4. What is the syllabus for the aptitude test?
There is no prescribed syllabus for the aptitude test. The aptitude test aims to test the understanding and analytical ability of the student than his/her factual knowledge. However, students are tested for the syllabus up to class X/XII/1st year of  B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. as applicable.

5. What are the eligibility criteria for  KVPY 2021-22?

(a) Stream SA:Due to prevailing COVID-19 situation, as one-time measure, students who have passed  X Standard Board Examination and eligible to enroll in XI standard (Science subjects) during the academic year 2021-22, are eligible to appear for Aptitude test. The student should produce a study certificate of class XI class once they are selected as a provisional KVPY fellow. Moreover, the fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join for an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2023-24 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the XII standard Board Examination.
Students promoted through both the Summative Assessments-II conducted by the school and conducted by the Board are eligible to apply, if they satisfy eligibility criteria. If the students have obtained a letter grade in the qualified examination, they are requested to convert it into an appropriate % marks and fill-up the application form.
(b) Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard (Science subjects) during the academic year 2021–22 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S) during the academic year 2022-23. The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if  they join for an undergraduate course in Basic sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2022-23 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination.
(c) Stream SB:  Due to prevailing COVID-19 situation, as one-time measure, students who have passed  XII Standard Board Examination and eligible to enroll in the 1st year B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. during the academic year 2021–22 are eligible to appear for the aptitude test. The student should produce a study certificate of 1st year  B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S once they are selected as a provisional KVPY fellow. Moreover, the fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate  program in Basic sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S) in the academic year 2021-22 and secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in 1st year of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.

6. Is it necessary that the students have to study all the four subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics?
In the Stream-SA  all questions are compulsory (Science and Mathematics)
In respect of the streams SB and SX, there will be four sections in Part I (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) and four sections in Part II (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics).  Candidates may answer any THREE of the four subjects in Part I and any TWO of the four subjects in Part II. In case the candidate attempts more sections, the best of three in Part I and the best of two in Part II are considered.
 

7. When does the KVPY advertisement come in the newspapers?
The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies on Technology day (May 11), and on the second Sunday of July every year.
 

8. Can I avail the KVPY Fellowship along with a merit scholarship?
KVPY does not allow its Fellows to receive simultaneously fellowship /scholarship from more than one source, either government or private. In case they are in receipt of any other fellowship or scholarship, they will have to relinquish it in order to avail the KVPY Fellowship.
 

9. When can I get the application form?
The KVPY is publishing its detailed advertisement on 2nd Sunday of the month of July every year. The application form can be obtained after the publication of the advt.

10. When should I submit the application form?
The last date for submission of the application form will be notified in the detailed advertisement published during July every year.

11. Whom should I contact in case of Examination center related queries?
The students can send their queries through e-mail which will be answered.
 

12. I have a scanned copy of my photograph/signature/caste certificate, the file size of which exceeds the limit mentioned in the online application form.  What should I do?
Please compress the file and then upload it.
 

13. When and How do I download the ADMIT CARD?
Candidates may download ADMIT CARD during 3rd/4th week of December 2021 by logging in to their application portal at KVPY website. Details regarding Examination venue and seat number will be available in the admit card.

NOTE-  EXAMINATION DATE & TIME:  9th January 2022

STREAM SA : Forenoon  9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Candidates should report at 8AM)
STREAM SB/SX : Afternoon 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Candidates should report at 1 PM)