can a dropper appear for KVPY?

Hi

No, a dropper is not eligible for KVPY.

This is because, .

Class 12th passed student are eligible for Stream SB of kvpy but only when they are in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.

As as you are dropper, you are not enrolled in 1st year of Basic sciences and thus not eligible .

For your reference,

KVPY eligibility criteria is given below:-

Minimum qualification

Marks required

----------------) KVPY SA Stream

In Class 11

At least  75%  aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths & Science subjects in 10th Board Exams

----------------) KVPY SX Stream

Enrolled in Class 12th

Aggregate of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths & science subjects in class 10th exams.

----------------) KVPY SB Stream

Enrolled in the 1st year of an ug in Basic Sciences :-

• B.Sc.

• B.S.

• B.Stat.

• B.Math

• Int. M.Sc.

• Int. M.S

Aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in Maths & science subjects in class 12th exams.

For detailed eligibility criteria our page at:- https://school.careers360.com/articles/kvpy-eligibility-criteria

Thank you