The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships (Rs.5000/- to Rs.7000/- p.m.) and contingency grant (equivalent to four months fellowships per annum) to students studying in 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Science course such as B.Sc/B.S. /B. Stat /B. Math/ Int. M.Sc / M.S Selection to the program takes into account academic excellence and demonstration of skill to take up research career in Basic Sciences Eligibility The KVPY Fellowships are given only to Indian Nationals to Study in India (OCI and PIO’s are not eligible) Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc/B.S. /B. Stat. /B. Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics or Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2014-15 and have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board Examination Also See.. The Hindu Hitachi Scholarships 2014 LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme IndianOil Scholarships for Students Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (N.E.S.T)-2014 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Scholarship Scholarships in India The students under this stream will be mentored for one year Their fellowship will be activated when they enroll in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B. Stat./B. Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) after XII Standard (+2) securing a minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) mark or equivalent grade During the mentoring period of one year, they will be invited for Regional Science Camp/National Science Camp and expenses for attending those camps will be met by KVPY Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2014-15 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences (B.Sc /B.S. /B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) for the session 2015-16 provided they 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 They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the XII Standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. during the academic year 2014-15 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII Standard / (+2) Board Exam In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60%(50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST students in the KVPY fellowship program: A certain number of additional fellowships exclusively for the students belonging to SC/ST community under the various streams as stated above will be operated A special orientation program for the selected SC/ST students will be organized A certain number of fellowships under various streams as stated above will be operated exclusively for students under the category of Persons With Disability (Physically and Visually Challenged) Selection Procedure Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and meeting the eligibility criteria for various streams, all eligible students will be called for a written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and English at different centers across the country on Sunday, the 2nd November 2014 The details of the venue of the aptitude test for the eligible students and their seat number will be published in the KVPY website during the first week of October 2014 The online version of the KVPY aptitude test 2014 will be held in the following cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune Admit Card: Students who have applied online may download the admit card for the aptitude test from the website from the second week of October 2014 For students who have applied with a hard copy, admit card will be sent by speed post 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 Application Form: Students holding PIO, OCI card and students intending to pursue / pursuing undergraduate program under distance education scheme are not eligible Students may apply either by Hard copy or online http://www.kvpy.org.in Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY website Those who are unable to do so, may request for a hard copy enclosing therewith the paid Bank Challan/pay-in-slip (available at http://www.kvpy.org.in) clearly indicating the stream (SA/SX/SB) on the envelope A processing fee of Rs 500/- may be remitted at any core banking branch of State Bank of India to the credit of Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) A/c Number 10270577392 The processing fee is exempted for SC/ST/Physically and visually challenged/girl students Application Submission: The completed application form with the following documents super scribing on the envelope the stream applied for, should reach the KVPY office on or before 08th September, 2014 Caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma in the case of SC/ST students; Medical certificate from the prescribed authority in case of physically and visually challenged students; copy of the marks statement of the qualifying examinations; original pay-in-slip of Rs 500/- if applicable KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving the completed form All correspondence should be address to the Convener, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012 For more details about admission, eligibility criteria and application procedure, candidates are advised to visit the Institute website www.kvpy.org.in Important Dates The Online application will open from: 20th July 2014 Last date for receipt of request for the hard copy of application form: 28th August, 2014 Last date for receipt of the completed application both Online/Hard Copy: 08th September 2014 Apptitude test will be held on 02nd November 2014, Sunday, at different centres in the country National fellowships (Scholarship) for students interested in research careers Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (Funded by Dept of Science and Technology, Govt of India and administered by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore-560012, Tel 080-22932975, Email application@kvpy.org.in, Website www.kvpy.org.in
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