The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), National Program of Fellowship in Basic Sciences is initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
It provides National Fellowships to students interested in research careers.
The purpose of the exam is to attract exceptionally motivated students for following the basic science courses and making a research career in science.
Students who are interested in KVPY Fellowship – 2020 should make note of the following:
Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2020-2021 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in basic sciences ( B.Sc/B.S./B.Stat/B.Math/Int.MSc/Int. M.S) during the academic year 2022-23
Stream SX: Students enrolled in +2/12th standard, (Science subjects) during the academic year 2020-21 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in basic sciences ( B.Sc/B.S./B.Stat/B.Math/Int.MSc/Int. M.S) during the academic year 2021-22
Stream SB: Students enrolled in first year B.Sc/B.S./B.Stat/B.Math/Int.MSc/Int. M.S in basic sciences during the academic year 2020-21
Important Dates for KVPY Scholarship
- Online Application Submission to start from September 6, 2020
- Last date for closing of online application, October 5, 2020
- KVPY Aptitude Test: January 31, 2021
For more information, you can also visit: http://www.kvpy.iisc.ernet.in
Note: This year KVPY Fellowship will be awarded solely based on aptitude test. No interviews will be conducted this year (2020)