KVPY 2020 Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation Tips

As we all come to know that the KVPY Exam 2020 is scheduled for November 3,2020 in computer-based mode, every moment is crucial. Not only having knowledge about examination dates and all the information about KVPY Exam and Interview, but also exam pattern of KVPY includes details about type of questions, number of questions, duration of test, marking scheme, and sections covered among others. There will be questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology which have to be answered within 3 hours. Questions papers will be both in English and Hindi. Question type will be objective type and there will be negative marking.

• There will be questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology which have to be answered within 3 hours.

•  Questions papers will be both in English and Hindi. 

• Question type will be objective type and there will be negative marking.

KVPY 2020 Syllabus

The syllabus of KVPY 2020 comprises the PCMB subjects, though there is no prescribed syllabus in the official website https:// kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. the students of XI standard (Science stream) are eligible for Stream SA Aptitude test. Students enrolled in XII Standard/ +2 namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geophysics, Microbiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Ecology, Bio Chemistry, Material Science, Biomedical Science, Zoology, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biology are eligible for Stream SB and SX test and the students are pursing 1st year of their Undergraduate degree. Check KVPY 2020 Eligibility

Stream SA syllabus

Stream SB syllabus

Stream SX syllabus

KVPY 2020 Exam Pattern

As per the official announcement, KVPY 2020 exam will be conducted on November 3, 2020 in the mode of online. The medium of the question paper will be both in English and Hindi. It will be a multiple-choice question paper and the duration of the aptitude test will be of 3 hours. Every section of KVPY question papers are divided into two parts:

Examination patter of KVPY Stream SA

Exam pattern of KVPY Stream SB/SX

KVPY strategic preparation

Now we are aware about the syllabus and exam pattern of KVPY exam 2020. Now, let’s talk about the strategies which we should follow to have a desired result in the exam. Not only knowledge gives us power in such tough exams but also following a strategic way of preparation can give any student better results.

1. Align Your Preparations for KVPY with other exams

First align your preparation with JEE/AIPMT, i.e. if any student is preparing for JEE or AIPMT, then here is an excellent news. The syllabus of these three exams are same and the question types of KVPY are of advance level of JEE. So, if your focus is to crack JEE or ALPMT, then it will speed up your preparation for KVPY exam.

2. Self – knowledge

Before jumping into any subject or area, first the student must have a self-knowledge i. e. the student who is preparing, should be determined about his/her strengths and weaknesses. Make a personal list a and a table in which subjects and areas you are weak and strong and give more strength on important matters and clear the concept.

3. Subject-wise preparation

Concept clearing will help to solve strong and tricky problems. That is why a student should concentrate on each problem and create and maintain a time-table around each subject.

• Physics: From this section, lots of questions are asked from Optics and Resistor Series. Even in SA which is KVPY for class 11, few questions are asked from class 12 syllabus such as Lens Maker’s Formula and Kirchhoff’s rules. If physics is your strength, you will have an advantage over others.
• Chemistry: It is easier when compared to physics though it varies from candidate to candidate. Revising 10 the standard basic thing would be very much helpful and productive. Most of the questions are reaction or property based, very few questions will be asked from numericals. You must have clear concept of chemical bonding, organic and physical chemistry. NCERT is not sufficient in this case.
• Mathematics: Mathematics, practice is very much important. Formulas should be on your tips. Know every shortcut possible. Learn important Results and theorems. Mathematics is not just solving; it needs a little visual power too. For example, - graphs and curve sketching. You are going to face a lot of IQ-based problems in KVPY Math.
• Biology: Bio is considered the easiest section in KVPY. NCERT Biology is sufficient. Remember the diagrams and their labellings. Practice MCQs in Biology. You must know the basic biology of class 9 and 10 for SA. Moreover, it is very scoring and students can easily qualify this section. Make your own notes in Biology, include flow charts and shortcuts to learn important topics. 

4. Solve previous question papers

 If you want to have a fare idea about what kind of questions you may face in KVPY exams, it is always helpful to go through the previous year question papers and solve them on your own. It will give you a taste of how tough the exam could be for you and how much preparation is need. Not only previous year question papers, but also the sample papers of KVPY 2020 also should be in students’ mind and follow them too. It will provide a graph of what areas are more important and what areas can secure more number. 

5. Time Management

Time management pays a vital role of any student’s academic life and when the question comes to clearing examinations like KVPY, an aspirant should prepare a balanced and practical time-table. This leaves a huge impact on any candidate’s result.

6. Practice online test

As I mentioned before, KVPY consists of two main stages – online aptitude test and interview. Online aptitude test is a computer-based examination. In order to thrive in this test, you must consider taking mock computer-based tests. Mock tests on a computer will help you get familiar with the nature of this test. Along with free or subscribed mock tests, one can find study metirils which has been proved very helps full and up-to-date.

7. Recommended Books for KVPY 2020

Before choosing the refence books for KVPY 2020, do keep in mind that those books should cover the KVPY Syllabus with appropriate and accurate study material. Apart form the online study material, students also can rely on the following books which can be found in hard copies:

8. Maintain a Notebook for Important Formula

 Make notes during preparation phase. Maintain a notebook for all the important formulas, theorems, proofs and equations while studying. Keep revising from it every day. This will be particularly helpful during revision. You will have all the important material in place and you won’t have to hunt for anything at the last moment in those 20 kgs of books.

9. Revision

 Try to complete your studies within the planned days before the examination so that you will get enough time to revision. You should try your own methods while reviewing according to your own timetable. This also can attract your attention to the left-out areas. It helps you a lot for achieving the good marks.

10. Maintain your Health

There will be nothing more important than your health. If you are healthy then, only you will be able to concentrate on your studies. So, take hygienic and nutritious food. Don’t skip your breakfast and sleep at least for 7-8 hours. 

KVPY Preparation Tips for Interview

After the KVPY exam, KVPY Results will be released within 45 days. However, passing the exam is not enough to achieve the goals. Qualifying candidates are called for the KVPY interview, which is also an integral part of the selection process. The collaboration of written test marks and the Interview marks is taken into consideration for the final selection of a candidate.

Areas of Focus for KVPY Interview

To crack the KVPY interview, there are a lot of areas to keep in our mind so that no only we can crack the KVPY Interview but also get better scores to be selected in the final procedure:

• Body language and expression speaks a lot about a candidate. It should be in our mind that any kind of misbehavior or acting weird can ruin the interview.
• Confidence is one of the basic requirements but over-confidence is a matter of abhorrence.
• Knowledge about your self is very important. Interview procedure may lead to academic questions, but before that there will a bunch of ques5tions related to your personal life and goal. So, have a clear vision of yourself.
• Always be humble and truthful. Any falsification can lead into worse problems and break certain rules. 
• You don’t need to have very good speaking power o eloquence for KVPY Interview. They are not there for testing any candidate’s knowledge of English grammar or language. They test your PCMB knowledge. 
• Sleep well before the day of Interview and eat nutritious food for better health maintenance.
• Try to control your bad habits.
• Get your required stuff for the Interview from a day before.
• Last but not at all the least, do not get nervous. It is very much normal to get nervous or get excited for the KVPY Interview. But controlling your emotions can help you in the moment of KVPY Interview.

Basic questions for Interview

Though one cannot predict the actual questions, yet most interviewers ask some general questions listed below. Do not mug up the questions related to personal life, prepare well and practice before the mirror in loud voice or in front of a good friend for the counter questions or in an empty room, to perform better. You can expect further questions to emerge from your answers to these basic questions, so be fully present mentally during your preparations.

• You will be asked to give brief and correct details of personal details, attitude, and aptitude)

• There will be question related to your family and choice of friends which briefly give an idea about your cultural and social behavior.

• Questions about hobbies are something that you are really good at as you can expect more questions about your hobby. Be loyal. After all, a hobby is just a kind of passion from our heart. 

It is always in every candidate’s mind that clearing KVPY Exam and Interview can give a clear path to a clear. It is a gateway to their goal. By clearing KVPY exams, KVPY fellowship can provide you: a. direct admission into institutes like IISC and IIIT – Hyderabad, b. a monthly scholarship and contingency grants in your basic science and specialization courses and c. exclusive access to national libraries and science camps in the country.