How to Apply

Following are the guidelines to apply for KVPY:

Each Stream has its own application form. Students who wish to apply for more than one Stream should submit separate applications.

Applicants may apply either by Hard copy or Online.

Application forms may be down loaded from the KVPY website. Those who are unable to do so may request for a Hard Copy.

Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by sending a processing fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 25/- for SC/ST) by means of DD/IPO drawn in favour of SID A/c KVPY payable at Bangalore, clearly indicating the stream (SA, SB, SP, EA, EB, MA) on the envelope.

The SC/ST – candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.

The completed application form should include the following (whenever necessary):

1.) Caste certificate in the case of SC/ST candidate

2.) Project report in the case of SP/EA/EB/MA

3.) Copy of the marks statement of the qualifying examination(s), in the case of EA/EB/MA

4.) Processing fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 25/- for SC/ST) should reach KVPY on or before the date as mentioned in the notification. 

All correspondence should be made to:

Convener,
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY),
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore - 560 012