KVPY (merged into INSPIRE-SHE in 2022) — exam pattern

IISc / DST · School boards · Discontinued · checked 2026-10-19

Aptitude test

CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: 1 per wrong (Part I), 2 (Part II) · 80 questions · 100 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Part I (4 subjects)6060
60%
Part II2040
40%

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in KVPY (merged into INSPIRE-SHE in 2022)?
Aptitude test: 80 questions, 100 marks, 3 h.
Is there negative marking in KVPY (merged into INSPIRE-SHE in 2022)?
Aptitude test: 1 per wrong (Part I), 2 (Part II).
Who can apply for KVPY (merged into INSPIRE-SHE in 2022)?
School boards. Held discontinued by IISc / DST.