Grab the KVPY 2020 fellowship with these preparation hacks

This year, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, popularly known as KVPY, will be tentatively held in November 2020. The conducting body of KVPY, IISc (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore has not declared the exact dates for KVPY 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

However, the show must go on, and so should your preparation. KVPY 2020 is an essential exam for those eyeing a national-level fellowship in the field of Basic Sciences.

Aspirants studying currently in class 11^th, 12^th and 1^st year of Basic Sciences programme are considered eligible for the three streams of KVPY – SA, SX, and SB. An interview process follows the exam and those who clear the interview round, are awarded the prestigious fellowship.

This year has been tough with schools and coaching centres being shut, aspirants have been confined to their homes. Preparation has become a challenge for all, but there’s no need to worry, myPAT has got your back! We are here to solve this problem for you and help you bag that dream KVPY fellowship.

Let’s check out some awesome KVPY 2020 preparation tips/hacks below:

1. Get thorough with the exam syllabus

   The KVPY question paper consists of four subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. All of the subjects hold equal importance. All of them have specific important topics that you must be thorough with, for the best performance in the actual exam.
   Some of the important topics from each subject are:

   Physics – Electromagnetism, Waves, Mechanics, Ray Optics Light, Electricity, Motion, Heat, Rigid Body Dynamics, Magnetic Effect of Current, Nuclear Physics, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Thermodynamics, Ray Optics, Thermal Properties of Matter

   Chemistry – Carbon & compounds (General Organic Chemistry & Reaction Mechanism), Mole Concept, Chemical Energetics, Organic Chemistry, Stoichiometry and Gaseous State, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Thermodynamics, Ray Optics, Thermal Properties of Matter

   Mathematics – Permutations and Combination, Basic Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometric Functions, Probability, Relations and Functions, Polynomials, Algebraic Expressions, Coordinate Geometry

   For your convenience, here’s a subject-wise prep strategy for KVPY.

2. Follow a study plan
   

   Now that you know the important topics, it’s time to make a study plan that would allow you to devote good enough time for each subject’s preparation. Studying for 7-8 hours a day along with taking small breaks is sufficient for you to crack KVPY. However, you also take some time out for friends and family while managing your studies simultaneously. Your health also needs your great attention along with your studies, so don’t forget to take care of your health too.

3. Previous year papers are your best friends
   

   Apart from your own best friends, KVPY Previous year papers are your best friends when it comes to cracking the exam. Attempting these papers can help you get used to the exam pattern, help you understand the kind of speed that you need to develop to solve questions quickly, and help you know the type of questions that are asked in the exam. These factors contribute a lot when you take the actual exam. Previous year papers for KVPY also help in managing your time. Now, solve these KVPY previous year papers for top performance in the exam.

4. Prepare for the interview in advance
   

   All KVPY aspirants know that they have to clear an interview round if they are to get the KVPY fellowship. While you give utmost importance to the written examination, you must also focus on preparing yourself for the interview that follows the exam.
   For shining in the interview round, you must read newspapers regularly, inculcate good reading habits, improve your general knowledge, refer to topper interviews for tips and tricks, etc. You can also ask your friends or family to take your mock interview; It will help you in gaining confidence before appearing for the actual interview later on.

5. Take regular concept tests
   

   Concept knowledge and clarity are foremost when it comes to preparing for an exam like KVPY. Unless you don’t sort your concept knowledge, you’ll never be able to understand a topic fully. So, taking regular concept tests is a must if you want your hands on that fellowship.

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