Highlights

Notification

The KVPY registration for 2026 is discontinued and will not be conducted in 2026 .

Dates

The below table represents a schedule of the KVPY 2026 Exam:

Eligibility

Candidates who are applying for KVPY 2026 must check the detailed eligibility standards given below. It includes educational conditions for each stream-SA/SX/SB, which candidates must fulfill to avail of the fellowship program and officially discontinued and will not be conducted in 2026 .

On the Basis of Nationality

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for the KVPY exam.

Applications

Candidates can submit the KVPY 2026 Application Form online mode. The application form details are given below.

• There is no other mode to fill the application form.
• Candidates have to fill in their personal and academic details, choose the test center & upload photographs, signatures & other certificates as applicable.
• Before filling the KVPY registration form, candidates must read the instruction carefully.
• Keep the printout of the filled application form for future use.

Application Fee

• Candidates can submit the application fee online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking) mode.
• The application fee is INR 1250 for the General category/OBC & INR 625 for SC/ST/PwD category).

Admit Card

KVPY Admit Card 2026 will be released a week before the exams on the official website.

Only those candidates who have successfully registered for the exam will be issued the admit card of KVPY.

Before downloading the document, candidates must cross-check the details mentioned on it.

What to Carry with KVPY Admit Card 2026?

Candidates appearing for KVPY 2026 are advised to carry the documents mentioned below to their allotted exam center:

• KVPY Admit Card 2026
• Two passport-sized photographs as uploaded on KVPY application form
• Any Original Photo Identity proof

Exam Centers

• Candidates have the option to select four choices from the list of KVPY 2026 exam centers at the time of filling the KVPY application form.
• The exam conducting authority will be allotting the exam center in order of preference chosen by candidates and availability of seats.
• Candidates appearing for KVPY 2026 should not forget to carry their KVPY admit card in original as well as a photocopy while appearing for the examination
• Candidates must read all instructions for the KVPY exam center 2026 mentioned on their admit card and should follow the instructions to avoid any discrepancy that may create hassles
• Candidates are not allowed to carry any electrical items/gadgets or study materials inside the examination hall. If any candidate is found carrying any material that is not allowed, their candidature will be canceled on the spot
• Also, the exam center officials are not accountable for the loss of any material outside the KVPY exam center 2026

Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode: The exam will be conducted in an online (Computer Based Test) mode.
• Date & Shift: KVPY 2026 officially discontinued and will not be conducted in 2026.
• Medium of Question Paper: The question paper will be asked in both English & Hindi Language.
• Type of Questions: It is a multiple choice type question paper.All the questions are compulsory to attempt in-stream SA. There is an option to attempt any three sections in Part I & any two sections in Part II in Stream SB/SX.
• Duration of Exam: The duration of the paper is three hours.
• Sections: The question paper will contain two sections: Part I & Part II, having four sections each.
• Total Marks: The paper will consist of 100 marks.

Marking Scheme

• The question papers of Stream SA & Stream SB/SX will be of 100 marks.
• In Part I of both the Stream, one mark will be awarded for correct response and 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect response.
• In Part II of Stream SA and Stream SB/SX, for each correct response, two marks will be given to the candidates & 0.5 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

Study Material

Given below are the best-prescribed books for the KVPY examination which are entirely based on the KVPY latest syllabus. These books are handy as they feature all the essential things required while preparing for the examination.

Selection Process

Candidates will be called for the next stage of the KVPY selection procedure on the basis of their performance in the aptitude test. The selection process will include an interview round. Candidates will be informed about interview dates, times & venues through email/website. After the successful completion of the entrance exam & interview round, the scholarship will be provided to the successful candidates.

Candidates will be called for the next stage of the KVPY selection procedure on the basis of their performance in the aptitude test. The selection process will include an interview round. Candidates will be informed about interview dates, times & venues through email/website. After the successful completion of the entrance exam & interview round, the scholarship will be provided to the successful candidates.

• KVPY Merit List is prepared by considering the scores obtained by the candidate in the Aptitude test and Interview.
• The evaluation is based on 75% marks of the Aptitude test and 25% of performance in the interview.
• The details about the Aptitude Test and Interview is given below:

Aptitude Test

• Candidates are evaluated on their reasoning and the candidate’s analytical abilities.
• Candidates are required to obtain a total of 75% marks out of the total weightage.
• Candidates are required to attempt any three sections in Part I and any two sections of Part II for SB/SX stream only.

Interview

• The shortlisted candidates are allocated a venue for the interview as per the KVPY Test Center allocated to them.
• The interview is primarily conducted to gather additional information on each finalist applicant with regard to their knowledge, abilities, and aptitude, etc. in the field of science and research.
• The aspirants should carry the below-mentioned documentation for KVPY Interview:
  • If required category certificate
  • Self-appraisal form
  • Teacher recommendation form
  • Attested copy of mark sheet of class X and XII
  • Interview call letter
  • Study certificate form
  • Medical certificate (if applicable)

Result

A merit list is published category-wise for each stream for KVPY final result 2026

• A provisional list of candidates for each stream candidates are declared, these candidates are recommended for the KVPY fellowship program provided they meet the KVPY 2026 eligibility criteria
• The KVPY final result is available in PDF format. It mentions roll number, application number, name, and rank of candidates who have qualified KVPY 2026
• It must be noted by the candidates that no request for re-evaluation of the KVPY result is considered under any circumstance.
• Candidates who obtain the KVPY cutoff marks as per their category are considered qualified for the fellowship program.

How to Check KVPY Result?

Here we have given some steps to check the KVPY 2026 Result.

• Visit the official website link i.e. kvpy.iisc.ernet.in
• A new page will be displayed on the screen.
• Fill in all the required details like Application Number and Date of Birth carefully.
• The date of birth should be given in the format of DD-MM-YYYY.
• After filling in the details, click on the “Continue” button.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Check and download the result.
• Candidates don’t forget to take extra printouts of the result for further admission process.

Expected Cut-off

KVPY 2026 cutoff is the basis for shortlisting candidates for the second level of the exam-interview

• The KVPY Cutoff is calculated on the basis of performance in the aptitude test.
• The cut off marks of KVPY is based on a number of factors, including maximum marks secured by a candidate, minimum marks secured by a candidate
• KVPY Cut off differs for each category-General, SC/ST and PWD
• KVPY cutoff for each of the streams is announced out of a maximum of 100 marks.
• The final merit list will be prepared by providing 75% weightage to the aptitude test and 25% weightage to interview.

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