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Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Programme to provide Mentorship and Scholarship support to pursue study in Basic Sciences. The objectives of the program are to identify students with talent and aptitude for research, help them realize their potential in their studies, encourage them to take up research careers in science and ensure the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country. The KVPY Program enrolls students starting from Class XI standards (science subjects) and operates in 3 streams i.e. stream SA, Stream SX and Stream SB

Programme Type: Human Resource and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Basic Sciences

Target Audience: School student, undergraduate student

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Eligibility: Students enrolled in XII Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B. Stat./B. Math./ Int. M.Sc./ Int. M.S.)

Purpose: Awards, Innovations, Research

Funding Cycle: Annually

Duration: 5 years or pre-PHD which is earlier

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. 5,000/- to Rs.7,000/- Per Month

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