Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is a programme initiated by the Government of India to encourage students of the Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up careers in research in these fields. The programme aims to identify and select students who demonstrate talent and aptitude, and encourage and assist them in pursuing research careers in their chosen fields. This programme hopes not only to assist the students to realize their potential, but also to ensure that the best scientific talent is tapped for research and development establishments in the country: A generous scholarship will be provided (up to the Pre-Phd level) to the selected students. In addition, summer programmes in prestigious research and education institutions in the country will be organized, and preferential access to facilities such as libraries, laboratories, museums, etc. will be provided.

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protshan Yojana (KVPY), being coordinated by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore on behalf of DST, gained increased popularity as the most attractive scholarship and training scheme for young students in the country. So far 318 fellowships have been awarded.

Integrated Science Olympiad Programme

A National Science Olympiad Programme covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology is operational in the country with the active support of Department of Science & Technology, Department of Atomic Energy and Ministry of Human Resource Development. The programme aims at promoting excellence in science among pre-university students and selecting teams to represent India at the respective International Olympiads.

For more information visit Integrated Science Olympiad Programme on the SERC website at www.serc-dst.org

Contact

For more information on KVPY please contact :

Dr Praveer Asthana
Scientist G
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590376
Email : pasthana at nic dot in
website at www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy