KVPY 2019

KVPY 2019 - IISc Bangalore has released the interview details of KVPY 2019-20. IISc Banglore will release the interview call letter shortly. KVPY Interviews will be held on various dates of January/ February 2020. Students who qualified the KVPY exam, conducted on November 3, 2019 should appear for the interview with result card and necessary documents. KVPY 2019 result was announced on December 10, 2019. The final KVPY merit list will be issued in April 2020. Only students who get the minimum cut off marks in interview will receive the KVPY fellowship. The aptitude test of KVPY exam 2019 was held in computer-based mode across 111 exam cities in the country. The admit card for KVPY 2019 was issued online on October 7, 2019. KVPY 2019 application forms were accepted in online mode from July 8 to August 31. IISc Bangalore has released the KVPY 2019 mock test which can be accessed in online mode. KVPY is a national-level scholarship exam for class 11, 12 & UG students to promote interest in science. Check all details about the KVPY 2019 eligibility, dates, application and selection process along with the important dates and more in this article.
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KVPY Dates 2019

Candidates should be aware of all the dates of KVPY 2019 so that they won’t miss any event. Refer the given table to check all important dates.

KVPY Important Dates

List of KVPY 2019 Interview Centres

KVPY Selection Process 2019

The selection process of KVPY includes two stages, written test and personal interview. Candidates who qualify the written test with minimum cut off marks will be called for interview round, to be held in the third week of January 2020. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview dates, time & venue through email/website. While appearing for the KVPY 2019 interview, candidates should bring the given document for verification-

Documents Required During Interview

• Class X & XII Original Marks Sheet
• Category Certificate (if required)
• KVPY Application Form
• Interview Call Letter
• KVPY 2019 Admit Card
• A Self-Appraisal Form
• Study certificate Form
• Teacher Recommendation Form (in a sealed envelope)

KVPY Interview Tips

KVPY 2019 interviews are likely to be held in January/ February 2020 at IISc Bangalore. Students who qualify the written test with minimum cut off marks will be called for the interviews. Qualified students should log in to their account to download the interview call letter for KVPY 2019. Check some of the basic interview details and tips here in the video below

KVPY Toppers Interview

Toppers of KVPY can actually give an indication about the exam and good tips that can help to crack KVPY 2019. The table below gives the details of the KVPY toppers of the previous year along with a link to their interviews where they give tips on how to prepare for KVPY.

Interviews of KVPY Toppers

KVPY Scholarship 2019

KVPY scholarship will be awarded to candidates who qualify in both the aptitude test and interview but only if they pursue an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences. This fellowship of KVPY will be initiated only after they take admissions to approved UG science courses. Initially, the scholarship will be awarded for only one year to be renewed only if candidates pass the first year with 60% or equivalent (50% for SC/ST & PwD candidates).

KVPY Fellowship Details

KVPY Result 2019

• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has released the KVPY result of the aptitude test online on December 10, 2019.
• The KVPY 2019 result for the aptitude test will be announced in the form of pdfs for each stream and category.
• Shortlisted students will have to download their interview letter.
• The final KVPY result will be available through the candidate login where they must enter their KVPY application number and date of birth.

KVPY Cutoff 2019

IISC, Banglore will announce sets the cutoff marks for the aptitude test first. The final cutoff for awarding the fellowship will be announced after the completion of the interview round and finalizing the list of candidates for each category and stream. KVPY cutoff marks are the minimum marks required to be shortlisted for the interview and thereafter the fellowship. The cutoff will be separate for the aptitude test and final selection.

KVPY Cutoff 2018 for aptitude test

KVPY 2018 cutoff for final round

KVPY 2019 Highlights

KVPY Eligibility Criteria 2019

Only those candidates who fulfil the KVPY eligibility criteria can apply for the KVPY 2019 fellowship. Each stream of KVPY specifies different eligibility criteria. The requirement of every stream is mentioned below:

KVPY 2019 Eligibility Criteria for SA stream?

• Class 11 students can apply.
• Students must have scored 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) aggregate in Maths and science subjects.
• The fellowship will be activated only if students score a minimum of 60% (50% for reserved categories) in their class 12.

KVPY Eligibility Criteria for SX Stream?

• Students enrolled in class 12 can apply under this stream.
• The minimum marks in class 10 should be 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) aggregate in Maths and science subjects.
• Students must score a minimum of 60% (50% for reserved categories) in their class 12 if they wish their fellowship to be activated.

KVPY 2019 Eligibility Criteria for SB stream?

• Students studying in UG first year can apply under this stream.
• Marks in class 12 should be a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD).
• To activate the KVPY fellowship, candidates must score a minimum of 60% (50% for reserved categories).

KVPY Application Form 2019

KVPY 2019 registration process was held from July 8 to August 31, 2019. Students can complete the KVPY registration by following 4 simple steps, provided below.

1. Registration of KVPY
2. Filling of application form
3. Upload Photograph and signature
4. Payment of application fee of KVPY 2019
   

How to Fill the KVPY Application form 2019?

Students can follow the given steps to fill the KVPY application form:

Step 1: KVPY 2019 Registration- Candidates should click on " KVPY-2019 online application portal" OR use the "Applications" on the menu bar to click on “Registration and Application login” tab on the official website. They can register by using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number. After successful registration, the candidate receives a confirmation mail on the registered E-mail ID/Mobile Number with details of a computer-generated username and password.

Step 2: Filling All Asked Details- Candidates should log in to their account with the help of the username and password sent via SMS or email. They must fill the application form with correct personal and academic information and select three test centres as per their preference.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents- In this step, candidates should upload the scanned images of their recent passport-size photograph, and signature in JPG/JPEG format. The file-sizes should be below 500 KB and 200 KB respectively.

Step 4: Payment of Application Fees- After filling the application form, candidates must pay the requisite application fee through online or offline mode.

KVPY Application Fee 2019

KVPY application fee differs according to the category of candidates. The fee structure according to the categories is tabulated below.

KVPY Application Fee

KVPY Exam Centres 2019

The exam will be conducted across various KVPY exam centres in 111 exam cities in India. Candidates have to select at least three preferences of exam cities while filling in the application form of KVPY. The exact KVPY Exam 2019 centre venue address is mentioned on the admit card. Refer to the table to check the list of exam cities.

State-Wise KVPY Test Centres

KVPY Exam Pattern 2019

To prepare for the exam, it is important to know the KVPY exam pattern which gives the details like the number of questions asked, marking scheme, total marks, the medium of paper, duration and so on. The KVPY 2019 exam pattern is as follows

KVPY Exam Pattern for SA Stream

KVPY Exam Pattern for SX and SB Stream

KVPY Admit Card 2019

IISC, Banglore has released the admit card of KVPY 2019 from October 7, 2019. Students can download KVPY admit card by following the given steps without any hassle.

Steps to Download KVPY Hall Ticket

• Visit the official website or click on the link given above.
• Click the admit card link available on the main page.
• Enter the required details such as application number and date of birth.
• Click on the “Submit” tab

What to carry with KVPY Admit Card?

Candidates who appear for KVPY 2019 must not forget to carry the following documents to their allotted exam centres:

• KVPY admit card
• School/College ID or Aadhar Card or Passport with a clear photograph

KVPY Syllabus 2019

IISc Bangalore does not prescribe the KVPY syllabus as the exam aims at testing the analytical ability and understanding of candidates rather than their factual knowledge. However, students preparing for KVPY 2019 have to cover all important topics/sections taught in their class. The subjects to study are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology of class 10, 12 and 1st year of B.Sc., B.S., B.Stat., B.Math., Int. M.Sc. or M.S., depending on the stream applied for. KVPY 2019 syllabus is covered for class 11 and 12 in the NCERT books.

KVPY Syllabus

Best Books for KVPY 2019 Preparation

KVPY aspirants should refer the listed books for better preparation. These books are recommended by previous year’s toppers and experts. However, NCERT books are the best for KVPY as they cover all the NCERT syllabus.

Recommended Books for KVPY 2019

How to Prepare for KVPY 2019?

Candidates should clear all their basic concepts first and then proceed further to problem-solving.

1. Know the syllabus and exam pattern: Before starting the preparation, candidates should get the complete syllabus and exam pattern as they contain important topics and
2. Practice with KVPY previous year papers and sample papers: Candidates must solve the previous year’s question papers and sample papers as much as possible to get familiar with the exam pattern and also to know what type of questions come in the exam.
3. Mock Tests: To speed up the calculation and answering speed, mock tests are very important. IISc Bangalore releases mock test for KVPY 2019.
4. During the last week, only revise the important facts and concepts instead of preparing a fresh article.

KVPY Mock Test 2019

IISc Bangalore will release the mock test of KVPY 2019 in the second week of September. This is provided to enable students to understand how the exam will be like and to use it for practice purposes. Candidates are advised to complete the KVPY mock test within the stipulated time. It is to be noted that the mock test does not give the scores after it is completed. However, candidates must use it to analyze their performance on the basis of time taken to answer the paper, the questions that took long to solve, accuracy levels etc.

KVPY Answer Key 2019

• IISc Bangalore will release the official KVPY 2019 answer key online for all streams along with the question papers tentatively in the second week of November 2019.
• The answer key carries the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam.
• The KVPY answer key 2019 will be in the form of pdfs and candidates can use them to compare their own answers.
• With the help of the KVPY 2019 answer key, candidates can calculate their probable score before the announcement of result.

KVPY Question Papers 2019

Practising with previous years’ question papers of KVPY is a good practice as it allows students to get familiar with the exam and boosts their confidence. It also allows for understanding the type of questions, weightage of topics that may be asked in the exam. Candidates can also understand the difficulty levels of the test. It is also better to practise with KVPY sample papers that are freely available on the net. Cracking KVPY becomes more easy with the help of these papers.

KVPY 2019 Contact Details

Address: The Convener

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore - 560 012

Official Website: kvpy.iisc.ernet.in

Email ID:

For queries related to the application: applications.kvpy@iisc.ac.in

For queries related to fellowship: fellowship.kvpy@iisc.ac.in