Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q. 1: Some classmate of my School/College are planning to take the KVPY aptitude test. Can we ask our School/College authorities to request bulk applications for us?
A. 1: Candidates must apply through online only. No hard copy of the application is available. Bulk applications from school/college authorities will not be entertained.
Q. 2: What is the meaning of the phrase 'computer-based test'? I have never taken such a test before.
A. 2: The phrase means that the test will be conducted using an easy-to-use portal on a computer. No prior experience with using computers is needed to opt for such a test. In fact, students who choose to take the computer-based test (CBT) will be directed to a web link that contains a mock aptitude test hosted on the same portal. This will allow them to get familiar with all features of the testing environment.
Q. 3: Can I take a computer-based test in Hindi?
A. 3: Yes. It is available in English and Hind both languages.
Q. 4: What is the syllabus for the aptitude test?
A. 4: There is no prescribed syllabus for the aptitude test. The aptitude test aims to test the understanding and analytical ability of the student than his/her factual knowledge. However, students 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.
Q. 5: Is it necessary that the students have to study all the four subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics?
A. 5: In the Stream-SA all questions are compulsory (Science and Mathematics)
In respect of the streams SB and SX , there will be four sections in Part I (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) and four sections in Part II (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics). Candidates may answer any THREE of the four subjects in Part I and any TWO of the four subjects in Part II. In case candidate attempts more sections, best of three in Part I and best of two in Part II is considered.
Q. 6: When does the KVPY advertisement come in the newspapers?
A. 6: The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies on the Technology day (May 11), and on the second Sunday of July every year.
Q. 7: Can I avail the KVPY Fellowship along with a merit scholarship?
A. 7: KVPY does not allow its Fellows to receive simultaneously fellowship / scholarship from more than one-source, either government or private. In case they are in receipt of any other fellowship or scholarship, they will have to relinquish it in order to avail the KVPY Fellowship.
Q. 8: When can I get the application form?
A. 8: The KVPY is publishing its detailed advertisement on 2nd Sunday of the month of July every year. The application form can be obtained after the publication of the advertisement.
Q. 9: When should I submit application form?
A. 9: The last date for submission of the application form will be notified in the detailed advertisement published during July every year.
Q. 10: When and How do I download ADMIT CARD?
A. 10: Candidates may download ADMIT CARD during 2nd week of October 2018 by logging in to their application portal at KVPY website. Details regarding Examination venue and seat number will be available in the admit card.
Q. 11: What is the Examination Time of KVPY Aptitude Test?
A. 11: STREAM SA: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Candidates should report at 8:30 AM), STREAM SB/SX: 2 PM to 5 PM (Candidates should report at 1 PM).
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