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KVPY Exam Pattern

KVPY 2018 like previous KVPY exams will be conducted stream-wise. Following are the streams with distinct syllabus

1. Stream SA

Let’s discuss the pattern for both these streams

KVPY Exam pattern – Stream SA

For this stream the paper consists of two parts – Part I & II. All sections in both papers are compulsory to attempt. The questions are of multiple choice type. The entire test is of 100 marks.

Section	Part 1 No. of Questions	Part 2 No. of Questions	Total Marks
Physics	15	5	25
Chemistry	15	5	25
Mathematics	15	5	25
Biology	15	5	25

KVPY Exam pattern – Stream SB/SX

For this stream the paper consists of two parts – Part I & II. All sections here are not compulsory to attempt. In Part I, candidates can choose to attempt any 3 sections. In Part II, candidates can attempt any 2 sections of the 4 sections asked. The questions are of multiple choice type here as well. The entire test is of 100 marks (60 + 40 marks).

Section	Part 1 No. of Questions	Part 2 No. of Questions	Total Marks
Physics	20	10	40
Chemistry	20	10	40
Mathematics	20	10	40
Biology	20	10	40

One of the good ways to get yourself acquainted with KVPY exam pattern is through the KVPY mock tests. Let’s talk a bit about those.

KVPY Mock Tests

Computer based mock tests can be taken by the KVPY aspirants online. Here’s how they can be taken

1. 1. Access the official KVPY Mock tests login page
   2. KVPY committee has already provided with login as ‘KVPY’ & password as ‘KVPY’ (both without the inverted commas)
   3. Candidate must enter the login ID & password provided above to take these tests as shown in the form below

1. 1. After logging in candidates are sent to a view shown below. Candidates must change options as shown below – Language of their choice (i.e. Hindi or English). Click the check box confirming that the details are correct. Hit on the continue button under this check box.

1. 1. A page showing general instructions will appear. Candidates must confirm that they understand the instructions. Candidates must hit the ‘Start Exam’ button as shown in the figure below.

1. The KVPY mock test shall begin

KVPY 2018 Application helpdesk

For any queries pertaining to KVPY 2018 application form, candidates can call on 080 – 22932975/76, 080- 23601008 & 080 – 22933536. Candidates can also email at application@kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. The phone numbers will be available to respond to queries between 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM on working days (Saturdays & Sundays are holidays.)

KVPY Application FAQs

Q. 1 When can I get the application form?
Ans. KVPY application forms will be made available online during 1st/2nd week of July, 2018. Candidates must keep checking the official KVPY website regularly.

Q. 2 When should I submit application form?
Ans. KVPY Application last date will be released along with the KVPY 2018 application advertisement.

Q. 3 Can I apply offline?
Ans. There is no offline KVPY 2018 application form. Forms are made available only in online mode.

Q. 4 The file size of my documents vis-a-vis Photograph/signature/caste certificate exceeds the limit mentioned in the online application form. What should I do?
Ans. Size limits are sacrosanct and if not met the application procedure can not be completed. Candidates must compress and upload the documents.

Q. 5 What is the syllabus for the aptitude test ?
Ans. There is no prescribed syllabus for the KVPY test. The test aims to test the understanding and analytical ability of the students rather than their factual knowledge. One can say that the candidates are tested for the syllabus up to class X/XII/1st year of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. as applicable.