Department of Science & Technology / IISc Bangalore
Scholarship Value
₹5,000–7,000/month
Monthly
Deadline
August 2025
Awards/Year
~1,500 per year
Min. Marks
80%
Income Limit
No Income Limit
KVPY is a prestigious national fellowship program to encourage students with exceptional aptitude for research to pursue careers in basic science. Selected students receive a monthly fellowship and summer research fellowships at national research and educational institutes. KVPY fellows get direct admission benefits at IISc and IISERs.
Est. Year
1999
Application Mode
Online
Award Type
Monthly
Quick Eligibility Check
Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.
Two-stage selection: (1) Written aptitude test (MCQ) in November, (2) Interview of shortlisted candidates in January-February. Conducted by IISc Bangalore.
Minimum 60% in each year of study. Enrollment in natural science program. Annual revalidation with marksheet.
~1,500 per year scholarships available
Opens on official government/provider website
Education Level
Streams
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