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Sunday, 14 July 2013

KVPY - Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana 2013 - Apply Now

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About KVPY
The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Program of Fellowships in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract exceptionally and highly motivated students for pursuing basic science courses and career in research.
The objectives of the program are to identify the students with talent and aptitude for research; help them realize their potential in their studies; encourage them to take up research careers in Science, and ensure the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.
The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally on Technology Day the May 11 and Second Sunday of July every year.
The selection of students is from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any undergraduate Program in Natural and Basic Sciences having aptitude for scientific research. There are special groups or committees set up at IISc, which screen the applications, conduct aptitude test at various centres. Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students are invited for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure. For receiving a fellowship, both aptitude test and interview are required.
Generous scholarships are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected students.
Fellowships

BASIC SCIENCES

Monthly Fellowship

Annual Contingency Grant







SA/SX /SB  - during 1st to 3rd years of - B.Sc./B.S. /Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.Rs. 5000Rs. 20000



SA/SX /SB  - during  M. Sc. / 4th to 5th  years of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.Rs. 7000Rs. 28000



Eligibility

The KVPY Fellowships are given only to Indian Nationals to Study in India(OCI and PIO’s are not eligible).
Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics or Geophysics.
Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2013-14 and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination. The students under this stream will be mentored for one year. Their fellowship will be activated when they enrol in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) after XII Standard(+2) securing a minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) mark or equivalent grade.  During the mentoring period of one year, they will be invited for Regional Science Camp/National Science Camp and expenses for attending those camps will be met by KVPY.
Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2013–14 and aspiring to join an undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to  B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. for the session 2014–15 provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.
Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2014-2015 are eligible to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.
Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to   B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. during the academic year 2013–14 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics)  in the XII Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60%(50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded. Empowerment initiative in the KVPY Fellowship Program:
  1. A certain number of additional fellowships exclusively for the students belonging to SC/ST community under the various streams as stated above will be operated.  A special orientation program for the selected SC/ST students will be organized.
  2. A certain number of fellowships under various streams as stated above will be operated exclusively for students under the category of Persons With Disability (Physically and Visually Challenged).
    Eligi
SELECTION PROCEDURE
  1. Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and meeting the eligibility criteria for various streams, all eligible students will be called for a written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and English at different centers across the country on Sunday, the 27th October 2013. The details of the venue of the aptitude test for the eligible students and their seat number will be published in the KVPY website during the first week of October 2013.
    Admit Card
    • Students who have applied online may download the admit card for the aptitude test from the website from the second week of October 2013.
    • For students who have applied with a hard copy, admit card will be sent by speed post.
  2. Interview: Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be asked to appear for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.

HOW TO APPLY

Request for Application Form
  • Each Stream has its own application form.
  • Students may apply either by hard copy or Online (http://www.kvpy.org.in/).
  • For Online application forms, click here. Those who are unable to apply online may request for a hard Copy.
  • A hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request on a plain paper enclosing the paid “Bank Challan/ Pay-in-slip” (available at: http://www.kvpy.org.in/), clearly indicating the stream SA/SX/SB on the envelope.
  • APPLICATION FEE:  An application fee of Rs. 500/- may be remitted at any core banking branch of the STATE BANK OF INDIA to the credit of “Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) A/c. No. 10270577392”
  • The Processing fee is  exempted for the following category of students:
    1. Students belonging to SC/ST community
    2. Students With Disability (Physically and Visually Challenged Students)
  • The completed application form along with the following documents, superscribing on the envelope the stream applied for, should reach the KVPYoffice on or before 02/09/2013.
    1. Caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed proforma in the case of SC/ST students.
    2. Medical certificate from the prescribed authority in case of Persons With Disability (physically and visually challenged students) certifying the percentage of disability.
    3. Copy of the marks/grade statement of the previous qualifying examination(s).
    4. The original Pay-in-slip of Rs. 500/- if applicable.
  • KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving completed application.
IMPORTANT DATES

•Last date for receipt of the request for application form.

1.By post:26 August 2013

2.In person at IISc:29 August 2013
•Last date for closing of Online application:29 August 2013
•Last date for receipt of the completed application:
(both Online/Hard Copy along with cast certificate, project report and processing fee)
:02nd September 2013

ADDRESS
The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik  Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560 012.


Previous year question papers and Answer Keys can be downloaded freely from the KVPY site.

KVPY FAQ

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Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Essay Competition for High School, Higher Secondary and College Students

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Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Palakkad District is conducting an Essay Competition as part of propagating Human Values in the students.
The Topic
Class IX & X: "Integration of Thought Word and Action"
Class XI & XII: "You are what you think"


Duration 1:30 hrs. No Registration Fee

The date may be fixed by the school if it is to be conducted separately for the school. The last date will be 22.07.2012.

For KV Kanjikode students: The competition date and venue will informed shortly. Interested students may collect registration form from the Librarian.


Further details contact:
Mr. Suresh Kumar AV
District President
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti
Olavakode, Palakkad - 9
Mobile: 9446035713

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Tuesday, 13 March 2012

IGNITE 2012

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National Innovation Foundation invites submissions of the creative technological ideas/innovations from the students up to class 12th for the sixth national competition for children's ideas and innovations - IGNITE 2012. 


About IGNITE
IGNITE is an annual national competition to harness the creative and innovative spirit of school children. Students are invited to send their original creative technological ideas and innovations for the same. The last IGNITE competition- IGNITE 11 saw submission of 4104 entries from 25 States and Union Territories of the country. The awards were given by Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in a function at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on November 11, 2011. 


Original creative technological ideas and innovations of the students OR/AND Any technological idea/innovation that solves any daily problem be it household, of porters, labourers, or the like. In addition, during their vacations or otherwise, the students are encouraged to look for other people who come out with innovative machines/devices or solve day to day problems using their creativity. Similarly they are also encouraged to document and learn traditional knowledge practices from their elders in their family and neighbourhood. The purpose is to expose them to the rich traditional heritage we have, facilitating its transfer from generation to generation. The students submitting the maximum number of properly documented entries (Innovations/Traditional Knowledge) to the schools (which would forward them to NIF) or directly to NIF would be given appreciation certificates from NIF. For each innovation/traditional knowledge practice spotted and documented by the student, he/she will be credited as being the 'Scout' for that particular innovation/traditional knowledge in records. 


Last Date
The entries will be received till Aug 31, 2012. All entries received after this date will be considered for IGNITE 13 competition. 


Who can Participate
Indian Students up to Class 12th from any background arts, commerce etc can participate in the competition. 
As the competition is for students upto class 12, the maximum age is expected to be about 17-18 years. 
No limit for number of entries. Students can submit entries in group provided each member of the group contributes significantly to the development of the idea/innovation/project. Groups where teachers/parents are included will not be considered.

How to Send Your Entries
There is no particular format for submission. However, the following should be clearly mentioned - name, age, class, school name & address, home address & contact number, title of the project/idea/innovation, detailed description, diagrams/sketches/photos if any and a simple declaration that the project has been done by the student himself/herself without guidance from teachers/parents. If required later we may request a declaration from school and/or parents that the project of the student has been unsupervised. 
Photos, sketches, drawings etc, if available, may also be sent along with the submission. 
The submissions for the contest can be made to us through the following means.
1. Email the details at ignite12@nifindia.org 
2. Mail them at the following address (directly/through the Principal) 


Results and Prizes
The name of the winners will be announced on October 15th 2012. The awards will later be given at his convenience by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. October 15th , the birthday of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is celebrated as Children's Creativity and Innovation Day by NIF.   
There is no fixed number of awards. It will depend upon the number of quality entries that we receive and which we can recognize in the function. 


Further Information
Any queries may be addressed to NIF at 
Email: ignite12@nifindia.org or 
Telephone numbers +91-79-26732456 / 2095, 
Fax: +91-79-26731903 or 
Toll Free No.: 1800 233 5555 

URl: http://nif.org.in/ignite/ignite_announcement.php
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