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KVPY 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) was a national-level scholarship programme and aptitude test aimed at identifying and encouraging students with aptitude for research in basic sciences. The KVPY Aptitude Test was conducted by IISc, Bengaluru, and selection was based on a written test followed by an interview. Qualified candidates received fellowship support subject to conditions and continued performance. The KVPY Aptitude Test has been discontinued from 2022 onward, with the INSPIRE Sc

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Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Aptitude Test

Conducted by: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (KVPY Programme administered by IISc on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)

SA (Class 11 aspirants)SX/SB (Class 12 and first-year UG basic science aspirants)
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Key Summary

•KVPY was a national IISc-conducted aptitude test and scholarship programme for identifying students with research potential in basic sciences (discontinued from 2022).

KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) was one of India’s most prestigious national-level aptitude tests for students aiming for careers in basic science research. Conducted by IISc Bengaluru, it evaluated conceptual understanding across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology through a competitive CBT and interview-based selection.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) was a national-level scholarship programme and aptitude test aimed at identifying and encouraging students with aptitude for research in basic sciences. The KVPY Aptitude Test was conducted by IISc, Bengaluru, and selection was based on a written test followed by an interview. Qualified candidates received fellowship support subject to conditions and continued performance. The KVPY Aptitude Test has been discontinued from 2022 onward, with the INSPIRE Scholarship scheme continuing as an alternative scholarship pathway.

KVPY Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours

total Marks

100 Marks

exam Level

UG

eligibility

Eligibility depended on the stream (SA/SX/SB), typically for students studying in Class 11 (SA) or Class 12 (SX) and first-year undergraduate courses in basic sciences (SB). Applicants were required to meet minimum marks in the qualifying examination (Class 10/12 as applicable) as specified in the official KVPY notification for that year, with relaxation for reserved categories where applicable. Only Indian nationals could apply as per historical notifications.

official Website

https://kvpy.iisc.ac.in/

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