The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore publishes the exam pattern of the KVPY 2021 exam on the official website- kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. KVPY Exam Pattern 2021 includes the marks distribution, number of questions in each section, qualifying marks in KVPY exam.
The exam will be conducted in online mode and the aspirants can take the exam in any of the language mediums: English and Hindi. The expected KVPY Exam Pattern 2021 will have objective type questions of 100 marks in total.
The applicants will have to attempt questions from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics within 3 hours. You can scroll down to know further about all the information about KVPY Exam Pattern 2021 to prepare better for this upcoming exam.
Mode of KVPY Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
The medium of question paper | Hindi and English |
Question Types | MCQs |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
Number of sections | Part I and Part II |
Total marks | 100 |
Sections of Stream SA | Number of questions | Total Marks | |
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Part – I | Part – II | 100 | |
Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
Physics | 15 | 5 | 25 |
Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 25 |
Biology | 15 | 5 | 25 |
Sections of Stream SB and SX | Number of Questions | Total Marks | |
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Part I | Part II | 160 | |
Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
Physics | 20 | 10 | 40 |
Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 40 |
Biology | 20 | 10 | 40 |
The syllabus of KVPY 2021 will cover the PCMB subjects. Though there is no prescribed syllabus on the official website https:// kvpy.iisc.ernet.in, the expected topics for each section are mentioned here based on the previous year’s information. Check KVPY 2021 Eligibility
1. Physics |
1. Electromagnetic Induction 2. Kinematics 3. Refraction 4. Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current 5. Physical World and Measurement 6. Electrostatics 7. Reflection of Light 8. Sources of Energy 9. Work, Energy and Power 10. Laws of Motion 11. Magnetic Effects of Current 12. Gravitation 13. Thermodynamics 14. Current Electricity |
2. Chemistry |
1. Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties 2. Chemical Reactions 3. Periodic Classification of Elements 4. Thermodynamics 5. Environmental Chemistry 6. Metals and Non-Metals 7. Acids 8. Bases and Salts 9. Basic Concepts of Chemistry 10. States of Matter 11. Gases and Liquids 12. Carbon Compounds |
3. Biology |
1. Cell: Structure and Function, Human Physiology 2. Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants 3. Heredity and Evolution 4. Plant Physiology 5. Diversity of Living Organisms 6. Reproduction 7. Life Processes 8. Our environment |
4. Mathematics |
1. Polynomials 2. Trigonometric Functions 3. Quadratic Equations 4. Geometry 5. Real Number 6. Mathematical Reasoning 7. Statistics and Probability 8. Introduction to Trigonometry 9. Probability 10. Coordinate Geometry 11. Surface Areas & Volumes 12. Statistics |
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1. Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current 2. Electromagnetic Induction 3. Thermal Physics 4. Sources of Energy 5. Kinematics 6. Work, Energy and Power 7. Physical World and Measurement 8. Current Electricity 9. Applications in Daily Life 10. Electricity & Magnetism, Electrostatics 11. Gravitation 12. Thermodynamics 13. Reflection 14. Magnetic Effects of Current 15. Refraction 16. Laws of Motion 17. Electrostatics 18. Waves & Optics |
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1. Thermodynamics 2. Structure & Bonding 3. Periodic Classification of Elements 4. Chemical Reactions 5. Chemical Kinetics 6. Metals and Non-Metals 7. Solid State 8. Basic Concepts of Chemistry 9. Cycloalkenes 10. Dienes and Alkynes 11. Environmental Chemistry 12. Carbon compounds 13. Chemical Bonding 14. Gases and Liquids 15. Acids 16. Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties 17. Bases and Salts 18. States of Matter 19. Isolation of Elements 20. Chemistry of Noble Gases 21. Surface Chemistry 22. Alkenes 23. Electrochemistry |
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1. Human Physiology 2. Cell: Structure and Function 3. Reproduction 4. Control and Coordination in Animals and Plant 5. Diversity of Living Organisms 6. Biology and Human Welfare 7. Biotechnology 8. Genetics 9. Genetics and Evolution 10. Our Environment 11. Plant Physiology 12. Ecology and Environment 13. Life Processes |
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1. Statistics 2. Relations and Functions 3. Vectors and 3-D Geometry 4. Surface Areas & Volumes 5. Evaluation of Integrals 6. Quadratic Equations 7. Calculus 8. Polynomials 9. Statistics and Probability 10. Real Number 11. Vector Algebra 12. Geometry 13. Analytical Geometry in Two Dimensions 14. Introduction to Trigonometry 15. Trigonometric Functions 16. Probability 17. Mathematical Reasoning 18. Coordinate Geometry 19. Linear Programming |
Physics |
1. Reflection of Light 2. Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current 3. Kinematics 4. Sources of Energy 5. Electrostatics 6. Magnetic Effects of Current 7. Laws of Motion 8. Work, Energy and Power 9. Current Electricity 10. Gravitation 11. Physical World and Measurement 12. Refraction |
Chemistry |
1. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids 2. Surface Chemistry 3. Periodic Classification of Elements 4. Carbon compounds 5. Metals and Non-Metals 6. Environmental Chemistry 7. Solid State 8. Electrochemistry 9. Basic Concepts of Chemistry 10. Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties 11. Thermodynamics 12. Chemical Reactions 13. Chemical Kinetics 14. Isolation of Elements |
Biology |
1. Genetics and Evolution 2. Life Processes 3. Ecology and environment 4. Cell: Structure and Function 5. Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants 6. Plant Physiology 7. Reproduction 8. Human Physiology 9. Biology and Human Welfare 10. Diversity of Living Organisms |
Mathematics |
1. Coordinate Geometry 2. Quadratic Equations 3. Surface Areas & Volumes 4. Introduction to Trigonometry 5. Polynomials 6. Mathematical Reasoning 7. Vectors and 3-D Geometry 8. Real Number 9. Calculus 10. Statistics 11. Trigonometric Functions 12. Probability 13. Geometry 14. Statistics and Probability 15. Relations and Functions 16. Linear Programming |
Now we are aware of the syllabus and exam pattern of the KVPY exam 2021. 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.
First, align your preparation with JEE/AIPMT. If you are preparing for JEE or AIPMT, then it is excellent news. The syllabus of these three exams is the same and the KVPY 2021 exam pattern and questions are of an advanced level of JEE. So, if your focus is to crack JEE or AIPMT, then it will speed up your preparation for the KVPY exam.
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 and a table in which subjects and areas you are weak and strong and give more strength on important matters and clear the concept.
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.
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, including flow charts and shortcuts to learn important topics.
If you want to have a fair idea about what kind of questions you may face in KVPY exams, it is always helpful to go through the previous year's 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 needed. Not only previous year question papers but also the sample papers of KVPY 2020 should also be in students’ minds and follow them too. It will provide a graph of what areas are more important and what areas can fetch more marks.
Time management plays a vital role in 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.
KVPY consists of two main stages – online aptitude test and interview. An 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 materials that have been proved very helpful and up-to-date.
Before choosing the reference books for KVPY 2021, do keep in mind that those books should cover the KVPY Syllabus with appropriate and accurate study material. Apart from the online study material, students also can rely on the following books which can be found in hard copies:
Subjects |
Books |
Authors |
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Physics |
Concept of Physics |
DC Pandey |
Fundamentals of Physics |
David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker |
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Mathematics |
Mathematics for class XI |
RD Sharma; Publisher: Dhanpat |
Chemistry |
NCERT Organic and Physical Chemistry |
O.P Tandon |
Modern ABC of Chemistry for class XI |
Modern Publishers |
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Biology |
Elementary Biology – Volume 1 |
K.N Bhatia and M.P. Tyagi; Publisher: Trueman |
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.
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.
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.
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:
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 a 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.
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.
Question: Can a candidate give KVPY exam in Hindi medium?
Ans. Yes, one can choose Hindi or English as the medium for KVPY Exams.
Question: Is negative marking there in KVPY?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of -0.25 mark in part I and -0.5 mark in part II.
Question: Do KVPY questions get repeated?
Ans. There is no repetition of questions in the KVPY exam.
Question: Is the calculator allowed in KVPY?
Ans. No, you cannot use a calculator or any other electronic device in the exam.
Question: What are the important Documents required at the time of Interview? –
Ans. Candidates have to bring the following documents at the time of interview-
· Interview call letter
· KVPY 2021 Interview Call Letter
· KVPY 2021 Admit Card
· 10th & 12th Original Marks Sheet
· Category Certificate
· A Self-Appraisal forms
· Study certificate form
Question: Can I avail the KVPY Fellowship along with a merit scholarship?
Ans. KVPY does not allow its Fellows to be eligible for any other scholarship apart from its own, whether it is government or private. However, if there is any such case, they relinquish the other fellowship so that the student can avail the KVPY Fellowship.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.