KVPY 2020: Admit Card, Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
KVPY 2020 Admit Card is releasing in the month of December 2020. Exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. KVPY entrance test is a national level entrance test organized for the selection of the eligible candidates on the basis of Aptitude Test & Interview organized by IISc. Through this entrance exam, candidates are provided scholarships up to Pre-Ph.D. level for their selection. Eligible candidates awarded with the scholarships will be able to pursue their career in the Research Science. Candidates can check various details regarding KVPY 2020 dates, exam pattern, syllabus and much more by reading this article.
KVPY 2020 Notifications – Admit Card Releasing Soon
KVPY 2020 Admit Card is releasing in the month of December 2020. Check here for admit card details.
KVPY 2021 Exam will be organised in first week of November 2021. Check complete details regarding KVPY 2021 here.
KVPY 2020 Exam Dates
Candidates can check the official details of KVPY exam dates in the below given table:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Online application form opening | 6th September 2020 |
| Online application form closing | 30th October 2020 |
| Last date of application fee payment (only for registered candidates) | 3rd November 2020 |
| Admit card availability | December 2020 |
| KVPY 2020 Exam Date | 31st January 2021 |
| Answer key releases | February 2021 |
| Result declaration | – |
| Interview starts | – |
| Last date of interview | – |
KVPY 2020 Admit Card
KVPY Admit Card will be released through online mode. Applicants who will successfully submit the application form will be able to download their admit card in the month of December 2020. Candidates are required to carry admit card along with ID proof to appear for exam.
To download the admit card candidates have to enter their application number. Admit card will contain all the details regarding KVPY 2020 entrance exam like exam date, time, venue, exam instruction, etc.
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KVPY 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check below the KVPY Exam Pattern before starting their exam preparation:
- Exam Mode: KVPY 2020 entrance exam will be conducted through online mode.
- Medium: The language of the paper will be in English & Hindi medium.
- Questions Type: The paper will consist of multiple choice questions (MCQ) in the paper.
- Attempts: In the SA stream, it is compulsory to attempt all questions. While in SB/SX stream, students have an option to attempt any three sections in Part I and two sections in Part II.
- Time Duration: Total of 3 hours time will be given to complete the test.
- Maximum Marks: The entrance exam will be of 100 marks.
The distribution no. of questions in each stream is given in the table below:
For Stream SA:
| Subjects | Number of questions | Total Marks | |
| Part I | Part II | ||
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 25 |
For Stream SB/SX:
| Subjects | Number of questions | Total Marks | |
| Part I | Part II | ||
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 20 | 10 | 40 |
KVPY 2020 Syllabus
Candidates can prepare for KVPY 2020 entrance test from the topics of 10th, 12th, and 1st year UG syllabus as per the selected stream. There will be no prescribed KVPY syllabus for the entrance test. The aptitude test will be design to test analytical ability & understanding of candidate’s knowledge.
Mock tests will be also conducted by the board so that candidates get familiar with the pattern of written examination.
KVPY 2020 Preparation Tips
Go through various KVPY preparation tips to enhance your preparation of the entrance test and score well in the test:
- Solve past question papers and sample papers to enhance exam preparation.
- Prepare time table & follow it on regular basis.
- Go through the complete syllabus & pattern of KVPY 2020.
- Do some yoga & meditation to improve your concentration power.
- Attempt mock test daily to know your preparation level and thereby make changes according to it.
FAQ’S (Frequently Asked Questions)
KVPY 2020 Exam Centers
KVPY 2020 will be held in these mentioned cities across India – Agarthala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Ambala, Aurangabad, Belagavi, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Durgapur, Ernakulum, Guwahati, Hubbali, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Jabalpur, Jamshedpur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mohali, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Rourkela, Salem, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Vishakhapatnam.
Once an exam center is allotted, no request for change will be entertained by the board.
KVPY 2020 Answer Key
Before the result announcement, board will also release KVPY Answer Key in online mode. Through answer key, candidates will be able to assume their marks scored in the entrance exam. Candidates will be able to check the answer key as per their streams chosen by them.
Candidates will be able to check the answer key in the month of January 2021. To access answer key candidates have to enter their login credentials.
KVPY 2020 Cut Off
The board will release KVPY 2020 Cut-Off marks for various streams and categories. Candidates will have to score the cut off marks or more than the cut-off marks to qualify the entrance test and get admission. The cut-off will be release through online mode by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
The qualifying cut-off (out of 100) for each stream & category is discussed in the table below:
| Streams | General | SC/ ST/ PWD |
| SA | 45 | 35 |
| SB | 43 | 33 |
| SX | 53 | 43 |
KVPY 2020 Result
KVPY Result will be declared in January/ February 2021. To check the result students have to enter their login credentials.
The merit list will be prepared and released for each stream (SA, SB, and SX) separately. Candidates who will reach minimum cut off will be listed in the merit list.
It will be prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance shown in the entrance test. The candidates who will get short-listed will be further called for selection or counselling process.
KVPY 2020 Counselling/ Selection
Candidates will get a call for KVPY Selection Process on the basis of their performance of the examination. The selection process will include interview rounds. The board will organise interviews for the qualified & selected candidates in February 2021.
Candidates will be informed about interview rounds through SMS or mail. For the document verification process, candidates have to bring the following documents:
- Printed copy of Application Form
- KVPY 2020 Interview Letter
- KVPY 2020 Admit Card
- Class 10th original & Photostatted Mark sheet
- Class 12thoriginal &Photostatted Mark sheet
- Category certificate
- A Self-Appraisal Form
- Study Certificate Form, etc.
KVPY 2020 Application Form
Candidates can check below the following details regarding KVPY 2020 Application Form:
- Candidates are able to fill the KVPY 2020 Application Form through online mode.
- The Application process consists of certain steps – Registration, Filling details in the application, uploading documents, making exam preference and making application fee payment.
- No changes in KVPY 2020 application form is entertained after submission.
- Candidates must upload their recent passport size photograph with scanned signature in the given format.
- Candidates must register using their valid e-mail ID & phone number to get login credentials.
- Students applying after class 11th have to apply under SA stream and those applying after 12th have to apply under SX stream. For the candidates pursuing B.Sc Basic sciences (1st year) are required to apply under SB stream.
Application Fee:
- The form fee for General/ OBC Category is Rs. 1250/-
- The form fee for SC/ ST category is Rs. 625/-
Mode of Payment: The application fee can be paid through online mode. The mode of payment is through credit card, debit card or net-banking.
KVPY 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check KVPY Eligibility Criteria before applying for admission under various streams:
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian National citizen in order to apply for KVPY 2020.
For SA Stream:
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed their 10th level from a recognized board.
- Mandatory Subjects: Candidates must have passed 10th level with compulsory subjects of Science & Mathematics.
- Percentage: Candidates must have scored minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category candidates).
- Appearing: Students who are appearing in 11th level are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have to produce study certificate of class 11th once they are selected as a provisional KVPY fellow.
For SX Stream:
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th level or equivalent examination.
- Mandatory Subjects: Candidates must have passed 12th level with Science subjects (PCB / PCM).
- Percentage: Candidates must have scored minimum 75% marks in class 12th (65% for reserved category candidates).
- Appearing: Candidates who will be appearing or waiting for their 12th level result are also eligible to apply.
For SB Stream:
- Qualification: Candidates appearing in the first year of their UG degree are also eligible to apply.
- Mandatory Subject: Candidates studying in UG degree in Basic Sciences must have science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology leading to B.Sc. /B.S. /B.Stat/B.Math. /Int. MS. /Int. M.Sc.
- Percentage: Candidates must have scored 60% marks (50% for reserved category candidates) in Mathematics & Science in 12th class.
- Appearing: Candidates who have passed 12th and are eligible to enroll in the first year can also appear in the examination.
- Candidates must have to produce study certificate of 1st year once they are selected as a provisional KVPY fellow.
If you have any other query related to KVPY 2020, you can ask your query in the comments section below.
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Sir,I have completed my 1st year of graduation in the current year 2020.Due to COVID-19, our percentage couldn’t released, only roll no.s of passing students have released.So,am I eligible for the exam for SB stream?
sir i am now in 12th standard(2020-2021) which stream should i choose? SA or SX? hoping for a reply … can i apply for kvpy 2020?
Is there negative marking in kvpy exam.
Can I give the exam in Bengali version ??
Is biology mandatory for the exam? As I have taken maths, physics, chemistry and ip combination ?
Sir, I am going to write my 10th class exams in March 2021, so am I eligible to write KVPY in 2020?
You must go through KVPY Eligibility article.
I have passed my 12th board in session 2019-20 and scored 92.4% .I scored 87 marks in Maths, 95 in Physics and 95 in Chemistry .I am eligible for KVPY exam or not
Can apply with 62 parcent marks in 12th standard
Sir, I’ve completed class 11th and now I’m in class 12th.I got 70% in class 11th. Can I apply for SX stream in 2020?
You must go through KVPY 2020 Eligibility article.
I HAVE APPEARED FOR CLASS 10 BOARD EXAM IN 2020 AND ADMITTED TO CLASS 11 WITH SCIENCE STREAM.SO,IN WHICH YEAR I CAN APPEAR FOR KVPY(SA STREAM)?
You can apply for KVPY 2020 only for SA stream as per your qualification but you need to satisfy other eligibility norms also to be eligible.
I am in class 12th. Under stream I have to apply SX/SA
Sir,
What is cut-off for OBC in KVPY 2020?
I am a 12 class student and want to get admission in IISER institute can I get through kvpy channel and when will get admission
To get admission 12th passed students can apply for SCB channel and have to appear for entrance test. To apply through KVPY channel, candidates need to have a valid KVPY fellowship commencing 2020-21. Candidates will also have to meet cut-off criteria which will be applicable (in addition).
Sir i scored 91.16 in 1st puc science i am unable to score in physics w should i do and also which stream is to be slected by me
I have completed by UG in BSc(agriculture) am I eligible for this exam
Sir I am in 12th can I apply for SA.
You can apply. Wait for the application process to start.
Am a graduate student can I apply it on SA catagory as am not eligible for graduation level
Sir i am studying in 12th.session 2020-21,and I get 67% in 11th. can I apply for this exam. Please tell me.
Sir I have completed my 12 this year can I apply for sx stream.i haven’t taken admission in any degree college yet.
Sir I am in MSc 2nd sem.botany
Can I apply for this?
If yes …then in which category…SA/SX….
My daughter is doing her final semester(6th) in BSc Honours. Can she appear for this exam?
Is their any chance of rectification, if there is any error in filling up KVPY form?
sir I Want to do BTech am I able to get scholar
I am happy and thank for this knowledge
Which book should I use in order to prepare for the exam?
For preparation, you can go through our KVPY Preparation article.
Hello. I am going to 11th standard. So for me the stream will be SA. But in that there is biology too. So, I have to study biology of class 11th too???
sir how to give the kvpy exams
Sir, I have completed my 11th and am PCB student..Is Math Compulsory for meh to attempt?…?
Sir, I’m from Kota but kvpy centre isn’t mentioning Kota as test centre..What do I do?
I am appearing for class 11 science . Can i appear for kvpy ?
Yes you are eligible to apply for SA stream but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Sir I will be passing class
Class 10th this year..so am I eligible to give this exam ?
YOu must check eligibility in our KVPY 2020 Eligibility article.
Sir what will be mode test .
What is meant by Sb or Sx . I am in 11th standard Am i eligible in November to give it 2020
SA, SB and SX is a stream.
I have opted pcb in in 10+2 without maths. Am I eligible for KVPY EXAM (bsc Genetics)
I’m in 10th grade now and by Nov 2020 I will be in 11th am I eligible to write kvpy this year(@11th grade)
Can Engineering final year student give KVPY exam this year.
You must go through KVPY 2020 article.
SIR,I HAVE PCB.CAN I APPLY FOR IT.I AM IN BSC PHYSICS 1ST YEAR.
I am studying in class 10 in session 2020-2021 can I appear in kvpy exam in November 2020
I will pass out 10th class now from ICSE board . How can I apply for KVPY exam in Uttarakhand district Pauri?
Wait for the application process to start. KVPY Registration are expected to start from July 2020.
I am not getting the official website for kvpy exam.plz help me
Can I also apply for kvpy as I am in 2nd year of graduation.
Sir,I am studying in xii sci.PCB group and applied for NEET 2020 .I wanted to appear kvpy 2020 but as the admission process will lasts upto feb 2021,can you please tell me that shall I loss this whole year 2020 without doing nothing?
Sir in session2020-2021 I would be studying in class12 so I have to apply for SA or SB ? plz tell
You are eligible to apply for SA.
I had passed class 12 in 2018 (cbse) with 78.6% is am eligible for kvpy 2020… please reply me.
May I fill the application form of kvpy 2020,since my session of B.sc,B.ed Integrated has already been started from August 2019.so am I eligible for filling the form from sb stream…
Sir, I am in class 11th now & I would be in class 12th in November 2020 so in which cateogary I can apply(in SA or SB) for KVPY exam
Sir i m in cbse boards in 11th class.. Can i aplly for the exam?
Yes you can apply.
Sir, I will be in class 12 by the time I fill up the form. But by that time I wouldn’t yet appear the 12 finals. So which group will I be in, SA or SB?
Sir I am in 12th science PCB.I am willing to appear for kvpy 2020.Am I eligible for it.AMD what will I require to prepare this?
i am studying neet by self study so,can i apply for kvpy
I didn’t score 75% in my previous board exam…can I still apply for this exam?
Sir I am 10th class(state board)I am really interested and willed to give the examination
How can I prepare myself for the examination??
My result in KVPY Exam in2019
My son who studding class 11 science pcm want to appear KVPY exam how it possible
Sir. I’m B.tech student in iii bholal of first year. So can i take a kvpy exam 2020.???
Where will be the exam conducted for 2020?
Go through KVPY article to check exam centers.
I passed my 10+2 ( Medical) in 2019 and I didn’t take admision in Ist year Degree course .Am I eligible for KVPY Exam? Kindly guide me.
Yes you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Are mock tests available now??
My daughter is studying in 11th puc commerce can she apply for kvpy
You must have science to appear for KVPY examination.
Your exam center in valsad gujarat
Last date of closing date
What do i fill the form now because i got a message which told me the date has extended
Please reply me fast
The last date was 31st August 2019.
Sir can I apply now as 20 th was last date but could not apply on time please advise thanks
KVPY 2020 is not started yet.
sir i have done my 12 in 2016 but still preparing for neet ..May i give this exam?
I am class eleventh student,how can I download the application form and apply for the exam
Sir,I’m a student of 12th class in maharashtra .my registration is already,but not login correctly,pls send me other password.
sir, My registration is done but not login for online application form .pls suggest me.
I am studying at 12 now .which stream should I apply now SA /SB ??
I am in bsc nursing and l have passed 12 in 2018 so which stream i will choose
I am pursuing my ug degree in 2019 and I have passed my 12th class in 2018. Am i eligible for sb stream?
Sir, I’m a student of 12th class in Haryana Open Board. Can I apply for KVPY 2020. May I eligible?