KVPY

Lakshya Institute – Impeccable Coaching for KVPY Fellowship

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) was a national fellowship program in Basic Sciences funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The program aimed to identify talented students with a strong interest in pursuing research as a career in science. At Lakshya Institute, we provide focused KVPY preparation to help aspirants strengthen their scientific aptitude and achieve their academic goals. Our training encourages students to explore concepts deeply and develop the analytical skills essential for scientific research and innovation. Lakshya Institute delivers quality-driven KVPY coaching through experienced and knowledgeable faculty who teach with passion in a friendly learning environment.

We Train Scientific Minds for a Research-Oriented Career – KVPY Coaching

Scientific research plays an important role in the growth and development of a country. KVPY was designed to identify talented students with the potential and enthusiasm to pursue research in basic sciences. To become a successful researcher, students need strong conceptual knowledge, analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

At Lakshya Institute, our KVPY coaching focuses on developing these essential abilities through structured learning, expert guidance, and challenging practice. Our faculty helps students build a deeper understanding of scientific concepts while preparing them to approach competitive examinations with confidence.

If you are passionate about science and interested in a research-oriented career, KVPY preparation can help you build a strong foundation for your future.

Program Benefits

A summer program of 1 or 2 weeks where students can attend lectures by experts and visit scientific research laboratories and institutions.

A KVPY identity card was issued to each fellow. Several national laboratories, universities, and other institutions extended special privileges such as access to libraries and laboratory facilities to KVPY fellows. Institutions that accepted KVPY aptitude test scores included IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, ICMR New Delhi, IISER Kolkata, and HBCSE Mumbai.

Exam Pattern

The candidates have to go through the 2 stages to be selected in KVPY.

Stage 1: Written Aptitude Test (multiple choice). The test will be conducted at different centers across the country.

Stage 2: Interview (short listed candidates from Stage 1 will be called for an interview which is the final stage of the selection process)

Subjects Covered

– Physics – Chemistry – Maths – Biology

Benefits

The KVPY Fellowships are given only to Indian Nationals to Study in India.

Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2020-21 and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination.

Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/(+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2020-21 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences must have secured a minimum of 80%(70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination.

Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic having secured a minimum of 60%(50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XIl Standard Board Examination.

Criteria

The KVPY Fellowships are given only to Indian Nationals to Study in India.

Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2020-21 and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination.

Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/(+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2020-21 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences must have secured a minimum of 80%(70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination.

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 Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XIl Standard Board Examination.

Selection Procedure

Aptitude Test: Written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and English at different centers across the country. Its weightage is 75% in the final merit list.

Interview: Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be asked to appear for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.

Fellowship

Paper Pattern

Marking Scheme