KVPY Preparation 2021: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Candidates must go through the points mentioned below for better preparation for KVPY 2021 exam. The KVPY preparation tips given below would help the students in strategising their study schedule in a proper manner. IISc conducts the KVPY scholarship examination for meritorious students who want to pursue higher education in Basic Science fields. Hence, the question paper difficulty level is a bit higher than other scholarship tests. 

To begin with, one must know the KVPY Syllabus and KVPY exam pattern. The question paper consists of four subjects – Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, which are of equal importance. A disciplined study routine, regular revision, regular practice of KVPY previous years’ question papers would help the students in scoring good marks in the KVPY aptitude test.

Given below are some preparation tips which the students can follow while preparing for the KVPY exam 2021:

1. Know the Exam Pattern and Syllabus
To attain good scores, one must start with the examination pattern, marking scheme, KVPY Syllabus 2021 and other important points. The important topics which must be covered are:

Physics- Electromagnetism, Waves, Mechanics, Ray Optics

Biology- Biomolecules, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics

Chemistry- Chemical Energetics, Organic Chemistry, Stoichiometry and Gaseous State, Physical Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding

Maths- Permutations and Combination, Basic Geometry, Algebra, Geometry, Basics of Number Theory, Quadratic Equation, Progression and Series

2. Make a study plan
One must formulate a well-planned study routine to ensure that an appropriate amount of time is set aside for each subject and that no subject goes untouched. One must devote about 8 to 9 hours each day for studying with small breaks for an ideal study routine. Phone and social media should be off during this time. Candidates must go through NCERT books of classes 10, 11, 12 and prescribed books for 1^st year of UG (if applicable) which contains in-depth knowledge and covers all the relevant topics. Along with studies, candidates must also keep time for exercises like yoga or meditation to reduce fatigue and remain calm and fresh. Spend time with friends and family to feel fresh and motivated.

3. Revise till you become wise
To prepare better for the fellowship exam, candidates should download and practise as many KVPY sample papers and previous years' question papers to analyse KVPY exam pattern and get an insight into the type of questions asked in the examination. Giving a mock test of KVPY is also very beneficial as it gives an idea on the preparation level from time to time. While solving the question papers, one must keep a tab of time. It is important to solve all the questions within the given timeframe. Doing this will acclimatize the body clock with the exam day timings and attune one’s alertness and concentration levels accordingly. 

Also Read: Subject-wise KVPY Preparation Strategy

4. Analyse Performance

Analysis of score in mock tests during revision helps a candidate to know the strong and weak areas. Candidates can then devise a plan to work on them. Also, keep a note of recurring mistakes and go through them one week before so as not to get them repeated during KVPY 2021.

5. Solve Sample Papers & Mock Test
Solving KVPY 2021 sample papers helps the candidates to know the types of questions that are asked, the difficulty level of the exam and the important sections. Besides, students can also learn the way of managing their time. KVPY Mock Tests are also helpful in analyzing the preparation level. These mock tests are available in both English and Hindi medium for SA, SB/SX streams.