KVPY Syllabus & Exam Pattern
KVPY Syllabus 2020 👇
*The questions in KVPY are asked from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology.
*The most recommended syllabus to crack KVPY 2020 is that provided by CBSE and ICSE.
Important Topics for Class 11th (SA Stream)
Check the syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology subjects for class 11th.
Some important topics for KVPY 2020 stream wise are given below.
Physics
- Laws of Motion
- Kinematics
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Stoichemistry
- Gaseous State
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- S and p-block elemets
Mathematics:
- Number Systems
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Probability
Biology:
- Life Processes
- Control and Co-ordination in animals and plants
- Reproduction
- Heredity and Evolution
- Cell Structure.
Important Topics for Class 12th / 1st Year of UG Program
Check the syllabus for SB and SX stream given below.
Physics
- Electricity
- Magnetic Properties of Electric Current
- Thermodynamics
- Work and Energy
- Reflection and Refraction of Light
- Quantum Mechanics
Mathematics
- Sets and Functions
- Algebra
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- 3D Geometry
- Conic Sections
- Calculus
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Statistics and Probability
Chemistry
- Polymers
- Aromatic Compounds
- Synthesis of Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes
- Acids and Bases
- Sn1 and Sn2 reactions
- Organic Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- p block elements
- d and f block elements
Biology
- Diversity of Living Organisms
- Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
- Cell: Structure and Function
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
KVPY 2020 Exam Pattern
Apart from knowing the important topics and chapters for the exam, it is equally important to be aware of the exam pattern as well.
- Mode: The test is conducted on the online mode i.e.It is a computer-based test.
- Duration: The test is of 3 hours
- Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions are asked in the exam
- Parts: In every stream, there are two parts
- Questions to be attempted: In SA stream, it is compulsory to attend all the questions. In SB / SX stream, any three sections in Part 1 have to attempted and Any two sections in Part 2.
- No. of sections: There 4 sections in each stream; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Distribution of questions and Marking Scheme
For SA stream
| Sections | Part 1 (01 marker questions) | Part 2 (02 marker questions) |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 |
| Physics | 15 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 |
For SB / SX Stream
| Sections | Part 1 (01 marker questions) | Part 2 (02 marker questions) |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 |
| Biology | 20 | 10 |
Marking Scheme
- In Part A, for the incorrect answers, -0.25 marks are deducted.
- In Part B, -0.5 marks are deducted for the incorrect answers.
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