KVPY 2021 – Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana has published the KVPY 2022 result for SA, SB, SX. KVPY Aptitude Test 2021 was held on May 22, 2022. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a fellowship for the students of class 11th / 12th and first year of Undergraduate courses in Basic Sciences. The candidates who are shortlisted are offered monthly stipends according to their streams. Check more about KVPY 2021 here such as exam pattern, eligibility criteria, cut-off etc.
Latest – Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana has published the KVPY 2022 result for SA, SB, SX. Get the link to check the result here.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) 2021
KVPY is divided into 3 streams, SA, SX, SB. SA is for the students of class 11th, SX is for the students of class 12th and SB is for the students who are currently in the first year of the UG program in Basic Sciences. The conducting body also offers scholarships to eligible students on the basis of their scores in KVPY, IITJEE (Main and Advanced). Check the important dates for KVPY 2021 from the below table.
| KVPY 2021 | Important Dates |
| Online KVPY registration starts from | 12 Jul 2021 at 5 pm |
| Last date to submit form | |
| Last date for Payment of Application fee | 09 Sep 2021 |
| Change the test city | 22 – 28 Mar 2022 |
| Availability of admit card | 04 May 2022 |
| KVPY 2021 exam date | 22 May 2022 |
| KVPY 2021 Tentative Answer Key | 24 May 2022 |
| Last date to raise objections via [email protected] | 27 May 2022 |
| Declaration of result | 24 Jun 2022 |
Quick Links
- Application Form
- Admit Card
- Eligibility
- Answer Key
- Result & Cut Off
- Interview Call Letter
- Syllabus
- Mock Test
- Sample Papers
- Question Papers
- Preparation Tips
- Interview Preparation
KVPY 2021 Result
Result for KVPY 2021 is released online at kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. IISc Bangalore releases the all India Rank List, which consists of the All India Rank of the candidates and is prepared according to the marks of the candidates in the aptitude test.
Candidates need to log in with their application number and DOB to check their results for the aptitude test. The qualified candidates then need to appear for a further counselling session and fee payment to secure their seats.
KYPY 2021 Answer Key
Answer keys for KVPY are published on the official website, kvpy.iisc.ernet.in along with the question papers. The answers are released according to different streams SA, SX and SB in a PDF file format. Candidates can use the answer keys along with question papers to calculate the scores.
KVPY 2021 Admit Card
Admit card for KVPY aptitude test has released in the online mode at kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. Candidates can download the KVPY 2021 admit card by entering their user id and password. It consists of the details like the name of the candidate, exam date, exam time, reporting time, address of the exam center, stream, etc. Without having the admit card, the candidates cannot take entry into the examination hall, so it is necessary to carry the same on the day of the exam.
Important Instructions for candidates:
- They need to reach the exam centre at least one hour before.
- Do not carry calculators or electronic devices.
- Rough sheet is provided at the test centre itself.
KVPY 2021 Application Form Correction
Check out the important points related to KVPY 2021 application form correction from below:
Application Form Correction: Click here to access the link for KVPY 2021 application correction window to edit the preferred city only.
- Department of Science and Technology has opened the KVPY 2021 Application Form Correction window.
- KVPY 2021 application form correction facility is available through online mode at kvpy.iisc.ernet.in.
- In order to edit the form, candidates have to enter the User ID and password.
- Candidates can access the correction facility for editing the preferred city only.
- Candidates can edit the Preferred City 1, Preferred City 2, Preferred City 3, and Preferred City 4 fields.
KVPY 2021 Exam Date
As per latest announcement made by Department of Science and Technology, KVPY 2021 exam is going to be held on May 22, 2022. Candidates can check the notice from below image.
Mock Test for KVPY 2021
Check the free mock tests designed by Aglasem for the candidates appearing for KVPY. These mock tests can be taken by the students who are about to appear for the exam. Through the mock test, the students can see where they lie and which areas of study need improvement.
Mock Test for KVPY 2021 by Indian Institute of Science
| KVPY SA Stream Mock Test | Click here |
| KVPY SB/SX Stream Mock Test | Click here |
Mock Test for KVPY 2021 by Aglasem
| KVPY SA Stream Mock Test 1 | Click here |
| KVPY SA Stream Mock Test 1 | Click here |
| KVPY SA Stream Mock Test 1 | Click here |
| KVPY SB / SX Stream Mock Test 1 | Click here |
| KVPY SB / SX Stream Mock Test 2 | Click here |
| KVPY SB / SX Stream Mock Test 2 | Click here |
KYPY 2021 Registration
Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Karnataka, has released the application form for KVPY 2021 at 5 pm on July 12, 2021. It is provided online only. Candidates first need to register with basic details, followed by filling the application form, Next, they need to upload documents and payment of KVPY 2021 Application Form Fee.
- Go to the official website, kvpy.iisc.ernet.in.
- Next, register by entering the class in which the candidates currently studying, name, e-mail id, contact number etc.
- Then, login with the credentials sent and fill the details like preferences of the exam centre, preference details etc.
- Then, upload the images and documents in the application form.
- Next, pay the application fee.
- Lastly, take the printout of the confirmation page.
Application fee: Candidates can pay their fee online through debit/credit and net banking facilities.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs 1250 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 625 |
KVPY 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria vary according to the streams like SA, SX and SB. The fellowship is provided to Indian Nationals only. Check the detailed eligibility criteria for KVPY 2021 given below.
For Stream SA-
- Candidates in Class XI and a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Maths and Science subjects in Class 10
- The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S).
- They should have secured 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination.
For Stream SX
- Students enrolled in XII Standard/ Class 12 Science and secured 75% in B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S with 65% for (SC/ST/PWD) in Class 10.
- The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S).
- They should have secured 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination in Maths and Science.
For Stream SB
- Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Maths and Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII Standard Board Examination.
- In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD)
KVPY 2021 Syllabus
IISC do not prescribe any syllabus for the KVPY aptitude test. However, the fellowship is for the students of class 10th, 12th and first-year UG programme of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S., so the students are asked questions from the subjects of these courses. The test basically tests the knowledge and analytical ability of the candidates.
KVPY 2021 Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern given below for KVPY 2021
- Mode: KYPY aptitude test is a computer-based test
- Duration: The exam is conducted for the duration of 3 hours
- Type of questions: Multiple-choice type questions are asked in the exam
- Medium of question paper: The question paper is available in both English and Hindi languages.
- Sections: There are 2 parts in every stream.
- Marking scheme: In Part I, for the incorrect answers, -0.25 marks are deducted. In Part II, for the incorrect answers 0.5 marks are deducted.
Stream SA
| Subjects | No. of questions (Part I) (01 mark each) | No. of questions (Part II) (2 marks each) | Total Marks |
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Stream SB / SX
| Subjects | No. of questions (Part I) (01 mark each) | No. of questions (Part II) (02 marks each) | Total Marks |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 20 | 10 | 40 |
KVPY 2021 Online Aptitude Test Centres
A computer-based online version of the Aptitude Test is conducted at the selected cities. KVPY Aptitude Test 2021 will be held online in the following cities across India.
East & North East Zone Exam Centers:
- Bhagalpur
- Muzaffarpur
- Patna (Bihar)
- Bhilai nagar
- Bilaspur
- Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
- Bokaro
- Dhanbad
- Jamshedpur
- Ranchi (Jharkhand)
- Berhampur
- Bhubaneshwar
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Sambalpur (Orissa)
- Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati
- Silchar
- Tezpur (Assam)
- Imphal (Manipur)
- Shillong (Meghalaya)
- Agarthala (Tripura)
- Asansol
- Burdwan
- Durgapur
- Hoogly
- Kalyani
- Kolkata
- Siliguri (West Bengal)
North Zone Exam Centers
- Chandigarh (Chandigarh)
- New Delhi (Delhi)
- Ambala
- Faridabad
- Gurugram
- Hisar
- Karnal
- Kurukshetra
- Panipat
- Rohtak
- Sonipat (Haryana)
- Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir)
- Leh (Ladakh)
- Amritsar
- Bhatinda
- Jalandhar
- Ludhiana
- Mohali
- Patiala (Punjab)
- Ajmer
- Bikaner
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Sikar
- Udaipur (Rajasthan)
- Agra
- Aligarh
- Bareilly
- Ghaziabad
- Gorakhpur
- Greater Noida
- Jhansi
- Kanpur
- Lucknow
- Meerut
- Moradabad
- Muzaffarnagar
- Noida
- Prayagraj
- Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- Dehradun
- Haldwani
- Roorkee (Uttarakhand)
South Zone Exam Centers
- Kurnool
- Rajahmundry
- Tirupathi
- Vijayawada
- Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
- Belagavi
- Bengaluru
- Bidar
- Chikkaballapura
- Chikkamangaluru
- Davanagere
- Dharwad
- Haliyal
- Hassan
- Hubballi
- Kalaburagi
- Mandya
- Mangaluru
- Mysuru
- Puttur
- Shivamogga
- Udupi, (Karnataka)
- Hyderabad
- Karimnagar
- Warangal (Telangana)
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Idukki
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Kozhikode
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Pathanamthitta
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur(Kerala)
- Puducherry (Puducherry)
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Kanchipuram
- Madurai
- Nagercoil
- Salem
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
- Vellore (Tamil Nadu)
West & Central Zone Exam Centers
- Madgoan
- Mapusa
- Panaji (Goa)
- Ahamedabad
- Anand
- Gandhinagar
- Rajkot
- Surat
- Vadodra (Gujarat)
- Bhopal
- Gwalior
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)
- Amaravati
- Aurangabad
- Jalgaon
- Kolhapur
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Nashik
- Navi Mumbai
- Pune
- Thane (Maharashtra)
KYPY 2021 Important Books
Check the list of the important books given below for the preparation KYPY aptitude test 2021.
| Books | Links |
| KVPY SA-Complete Study Material Package (PCMB) for class 11th | Buy Here |
| KVPY 11 Years Solved Paper (2009-2019) | Buy Here |
| KVPY SA Examination Class 11 Practice Test Papers | Buy Here |
| KVPY – SA Biology for Class 11th | Buy Here |
| KVPY 10 year Solved Papers 2009-2018 for SB / SX stream | Buy Here |
| KVPY 2020 – Stream SA & SB / SX Class 11th and 12th Solved Papers 2019-2019 | Buy Here |
KVPY Previous Year Question Papers
Check the previous year question papers for KVPY given below.
| Year | SA Paper |
| 2019 | Click Here |
| 2018 | Click Here |
| 2017 | Click Here |
| 2016 | Click Here |
| 2015 | Eng | Hindi |
| 2014 | Eng | Hindi |
| 2013 | Eng | Hindi |
| 2012 | Click Here |
| 2011 | Click Here |
| 2010 | Part A Eng | HindiPart B Eng | Hindi |
How to Prepare for KVPY 2021?
Check the preparation tips for KVPY 2021 given below.
- Understand the exam pattern: For the preparation of the exam, make sure to check the exam pattern before hand. Check the number of questions and marking scheme according to the specific stream.
- Refer good books: As suggested by the toppers, first, prepare from NCERT books and then, refer any other books that have the concepts clearly stated in them.
- Do the cross-study as well: If the candidates are appearing for class 11th, then they must study the topics of class 10th and class 12th as well.
- Practice mock tests: For the better preparation of the exam, practice a couple of mock tests a day. It is necessary to understand how exams are conducted and this is why it is necessary to practice mock tests.
KYPY 2021 Cut-Off
KYPY 2021 Cut-Off Aptitude Test will be available on the official website. Check the KYPY cut-off scores to eligible for the fellowship.
For 2020
| Steams | For General Category | For SC / ST category | For PwD |
| SA | 52% and above | 40% and above | 40% and above |
| SX | 52% and above | 40% and above | 40% and above |
| SB | 47% and above | 35 % and above | 35 % and above |
KVPY 2021 Selection Process
Basically, there are two stages of the selection process. Check the selection process given below for KVPY.
Aptitude Test: The aptitude test that candidates have to qualify in order to eligible for the scholarship. The candidates who meet the eligibility criteria as per different streams have to appear for the aptitude test conducted across the country.
Interview: KVPY Fellowship 2021 will be awarded solely based on the aptitude test and interview
KVPY 2021 Fellowship and Stipend
KVPY Fellowship will be awarded only if a student opts to study any of the undergraduate courses in basic sciences such as B.Sc., B.S., B.Stat., B.Math., Int. M.Sc, Int. M.S. Check the amount given below that is provided as a stipend. The amount mentioned is as per the previous year data.
| Basic Sciences | Monthly Fellowship | Annual Contingency Grant |
| SA / SX / SB – during 1st year to 3rd years of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S. | Rs 5000 | Rs 20,000 |
| SA / SX / SB – during M.Sc. / 4th to 5 th years of Integrated M.SC. / M.S./ M.Math / M.Stat | Rs 7000 | Rs 8000 |
Official Website: kvpy.iisc.ernet.in
FAQs for KVPY 2021
Ans. Yes, you can give the examination in Hindi medium as well. For selecting this option, you need to select the medium while filling the application form.
Ans. KVPY aptitude test is a computer-based test.
Ans. The duration of the exam is 3 hours and multiple-choice questions are asked from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Ans. This is a stream for which KVPY is conducted. This is for the students who are enrolled in class 11th and have secured a minimum 75% marks in the science and mathematics subjects in class 10th.
Ans. No, KVPY does not allow its fellow to receive simultaneous fellowship/scholarship from more than one source.
Ans. No, after the submission of form, the candidates will not get a chance to edit the form.
Ans. The phrase means that the test will be conducted on the use to use portal. As such, no higher knowledge of how to use computer is needed.
Ans. In stream A, all the subjects are compulsory. However, for SB and SX streams, as there are 4 sections in the test, the candidates may answer any 3 in Part 1 and any 2 in Part 2.
Ans. If any candidate attempts more sections or all the sections in SX/SB streams, the best of there in Part 1 and best of 2 in Part 2 will be considered.
Ans. The candidates can write an e-mail to the exam conducting body.
Ans. Cut-off is released according to different streams and categories on the official website.
Ans. For SA / SX / SB – during 1st year to 3rd years of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. / Integrated M.Sc. /M.S, the candidates get a monthly grant of Rs 5000. For SA / SX / SB – during M.Sc. / 4th to 5 th years of Integrated M.SC. / M.S./ M.Math / M.Stat the candidates get a monthly stipend of Rs 7000.
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