Selection Procedure :- The candidates have to go through the 2 stages to be selected in KVPY
- Aptitude Test : A written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and English at different centers across the country
- Interview : Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be invited for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.
Note :- The merit list is based on the marks obtained by a Candidate: 75% of the marks in the Aptitude Test + 25% of the marks in the Interview.
No. of selections in test: SA - Around 1100 , SB - Around 100, SX - Around 1700
Approx 3000 students are called for an interview, which is the final stage of the selection procedure , in which around 500 students are selected and are awarded scholarship worth Rs.2,000 to 5,000 per month besides contingency grants for studies in Basic Sciences, Engineering & Medical.
Cut-off for Aptitude test - 2013
* Stream SA- 53 marks out of 100 ; 41 for SC/ST
* PWD(Person with disability) – 41 marks out of 100
* Stream SB- 40 marks out of 100 ; 30 for SC/ST
* SB PWD(Person with disability) – 27 marks out of 100
* Stream SX- 46 marks out of 100 ; - 35 for SX SC/ST
* SX PWD (Person with disability) – 35 marks out of 100
Cut - off for Fellowship award - 2012
* Stream SA‐ 65 % ; 42% for SC/ST
* Stream SB‐ 56 % ; 32% for SC/ST
* Stream SX‐ 56 % ; 41% for SC/ST
Cut - off for Fellowship award - 2011 :
