KISHORE VAIGYANIK PROTSAHAN YOJANA (KVPY) FELLOWSHIP

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships Rs.2000 to Rs.5000 p.m) and contingency grants to students studying in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research. Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.

Eligibility

Basic Sciences:

Stream SA:

Students joining in XI Standard (Science Subjects) and having secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in X Standard Board Examination.

Stream SB:

Open to all students pursuing First Year B.Sc. degree /M.Sc. Integrated (UG Programme in Basic Sciences) and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics & Science subjects in XII Standard Board Examination.

Students of class 12 (+2) vho are aspiring to join IISER for integrated M.S programme for the session may also take the Aptitude Test for the SB Stream provided they secure a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in X Standard Board Examination.

Engineering:

Stream EA: Students joining First B.E./B.Tech./ B.Arch and having a minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks aggregate Mathematics and Science subjects in XII Sta end Board Examination. A copy of the research project  is required to accompany the application.

Stream EB: Students joining Second B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch and having a minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) in the First exam of B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. A copy of the research project is required to accompany the application.

General:

•  Each stream has its own application f Students who wish to apply for more than stream should submit separate applications.
• Application forms may be downloaded from the VPY Website. Those who are unable to do so may request a Hard Copy
• A Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by sending a processing fee of Rs.100/- (Rs.25/- for SC/ST) by means of DD/IPO drawn in favour of SID A/c KVPY payable at Bangalore, clearly indicating the stream (SA,SB,SP, EA, EB,MA) on the request.
• The SC/ST - candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed proforma. The Convener Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore 560 012
• visit www.kvpy.iisc.ernet.in