Hello Aspirant,

See there are three categories of KVPY examination SA, SX and SB category for class 11th, 12th and UG students respectively.

So if you are currently studying in class 12th then you can appear for SX category KVPY and can avail scholarship for further studies in the field of science and research.

To be eligible for availing scholarship through SX category you need to fulfil the prerequisites which are mentioned below  :-

** Currently you should be studying in class 12th mandatorily with basic science courses.

** In class 10th you must have secured 75% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Science subjects if you belongs to General category otherwise you need 65%.

** In class 12th you should secure 60% aggregate marks in all subjects if you belongs to General category otherwise you need 50%.

For more details kindly check out the links given below :-

https://school.careers360.com/articles/kvpy-eligibility-criteria

https://school.careers360.com/exams/kvpy

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Hey,

KVPY offers three different branches of the exam which includes KVPY SA (for class 11), KVPY SX(Class 12) and KVPY SB (if you are enrolled for b.sc undergraduate degree).

As in the current Academic session, you are appearing for the class 12, you are eligible to apply for the KVPY SX. However, it is mandatory that you must be enrolled for the basic science subjects in class 12. KVPY(Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and is conducted in English and Hindi once a year. The application form for KCPY can be filled via online mode. However, the fellowship offered through this will be provided to you after class 12, if you opt for basic sciences in bachelors degree. Along with it, you need to have 75% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Science subjects in class 10(65% for reserved categories) and 60% in class 12 in science stream(50% for reserved categories).

For details about KVPY exam, refer to our page: https://school.careers360.com/exams/kvpy