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Kishore
Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) - 2008 KVPY Fellowships for School
and College students interested in research careers
The department of Science and Technology, Government of India,
offers attractive fellowships ( Rs.4000 to Rs.7000 pm) and
contingency grants for students studying in Basic Science,
Engineering and Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into
account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research.
Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.
ELIGIBILITY:
Basic Science :
Stream SA : Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects)
during the academic year 2008-2009 and having secured a minimum of
75% (65% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in Mathematics and Science
subjects in X Standard Board Examination.
Stream SB: Students enrolled in First Year B.Sc., Degree / M.Sc.,
Integrated during the academic year 2008-2009 and having secured a
minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in Mathematics
& Science subjects XII Standard Board Examination.
SB +2 (SX) : "Students of Class 12 (+2) of the
academic year 2008-2009 and who are aspiring to join IISER for
Integrated M.S Programme for the session August 2009 may also take
the KVPY Aptitude Test for the SB Stream provided they secure a
minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) aggregate in Mathematics &
Science subjects in the X Standard Board Examination.
Stream SP : Students pursuing XI,XII Standards, First or
Second year of any UG programme in Basic Sciences and having secured
a minimum of 60% ( 50% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in X Standard and
XII Standard Board Examination may apply by completing a science
based research project.
Basic Sciences/ Engineering/ Medicine :
Stream SP (Basic Sciences) : Students enrolled XI, XII
Standard, I/ II year of any UG programme in Basic Sciences during
the academic year 2008-2009 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50%
for SC/ ST) marks in aggregate in X Standard and XII Board
Examinations. A hard copy of the Science based research project is
required along with the application.
Stream SP (Engineering) : Students joining First/ Second
Year B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch during the academic year 2008-2009 and
having a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in X and XII
Standard Board Examination. Students joining Second Year B.E./
B.Tech / B.Arch must have passed with a minimum of 60% marks
(50% for SC/ST) in the First year exam of B.E. / B.Tech/ B.Arch. A
hard copy of the Science/ Engg based research project is required
along with the application.
Stream SP (Medicine): Students joining First/ Second
professional year of MBBS programme during the academic year
2008-2009. Students must have passed XII Standard Board Examination
with 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Science subjects or
passed First Professional MBBS exam with not less than 60% (50% for
SC/ ST) marks. A hard copy of the Bio-Medical project is required
along with the application.
GENERAL:
a. Each stream has its own application form. Students who wish to
apply for more than one stream should submit separate applications.
b. Applicants may apply either by Hard Copy or Online www.iisc.ernet.in/kpvy
c. Application forms may be down loaded from the KVPY Website. Those
who are unable to do so, may request for a Hard Copy
d. Hard Copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on
request by sending a processing fee of Rs.200/- ( Rs.100/- for
SC/ST) by means of remitting Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ ST) "to
any core banking branches of STATE BANK OF INDIA, payable at all
branches in India, paid in to the credit of Administrative
Executive, KVPY A/c No. 10270577392 (KVPY, IISc., Bangalore- 12) and
send the pay-in-slip" (Applicants are instructed to download
the "pay-in-slip" from KVPY website- www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy)
along with the request, clearly indicating the stream ( SA, SB, SP
etc.,) on the request form.
e. The SC/ST - candidates should provide a copy of the caste
certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed
proforma.
f. The completed application form along with the (a) caste
certificate in the case of SC/ST candidate (b) A copy of the project
report in the case of SP (c) Original pay-in-slip of Rs.200/- ( Rs.100/-
for SC/ST) (d) Copy of the marks statements of the qualifying
examination for Stream SP should reach KVPY on or before 12.09.2008
g. KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving
completed application form.
h. Last Date for receipt of the request of the application form :
( i ) By Post : 1st September 2008
( ii ) In person at IISc : 11th September 2008
( iii ) Last Date for receipt of the completed application : 12th
September 2008 (Both online and / Hard Copy)
All correspondence should be addressed to :
The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana ( KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore - 560 012
For More Details visit
www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy
Funded By the Department Of Science and Technology -
Government Of India
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