Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana

Scholarship For:

School study in India.

Scholarship Field:

Respective fields of study.

Scholarship Sponsor:

Indian national science academy.

Eligibility Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana:

Academic Science

A minimum of 75% marks in science subjects in 12th Board examination and choice of Undergraduate science programmes for students who appeared for the year's 12th Board examination or equivalent
A minimum aggregate of 75% marks in 10th Board examination or equivalent and choice of science subjects at +2 for students who appeared for the year's 10th Board examination or equivalent
Medicine Students completing 2nd year MBBS/ BVSc/ BDS with 1st class or equivalent in the first 2 years and a definite interest in research
Students representing India in International Science Olympiads of the year will automatically qualify Engineering Students completing 2nd year BE/ BTech with 1st class or equivalent in the first 2 years and a definite interest in research

Duration of Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana:

Science: XI standard/equivalent up to completion of MSc
Engineering: 3rd year B.E./ BTech up to the completion of ME./ MTech
Medicine: 3rd year MBBS/ BVSc/ BDS till its completion

Value of scholarship

Science:

Rs.2000 pm (10th &12th standard)
Rs.3000 pm (after 12th up to the completion of MSc)

Engineering: Rs.3000 pm
Medicine: Rs 3000 pm

Contingency Grant Science:

Rs.4000 pa (10th &12th standard)
Rs.6000 pa (after 12th up to the completion of MSc)

Engineering: Rs.6000 pa
Medicine: Rs.6000 pa
For additional incentives provided to KVPY Fellows see www.dst.gov.in

How to Apply Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana:

Selection Procedure Selection involves an aptitude test and interview for candidates from the science stream. Performance in research project and interview is evaluated for engineering and medicine students.
Applications on the prescribed application forms must be accompanied by the recommendation of the candidate's teacher and a research project specifically undertaken for the purpose for candidates from engineering and medical streams.
Deadline as per the notification.
Notification & Deadline July/ August of each year.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS PROVIDED BY: INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY

Contact Details:

The Executive Secretary,
Indian National Science Academy,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi-110 002.
Tel. No: 011-23221931-50 (20 lines)
Fax: 011-23235648/1095