KVPY (Discontinued — See INSPIRE)

About this student scheme

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) was India's flagship national fellowship for school students (Class 11-12) and undergraduate students pursuing pure science (B.Sc/Int.MSc) at recognized Indian institutions. Run by Department of Science & Technology (DST) since 1999. Provided ₹5,000-₹7,000/month + ₹20,000-₹28,000 annual contingency. **DISCONTINUED IN 2022** — KVPY merged into INSPIRE Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education (SHE) administered by DST. Students who were KVPY fellows continue to receive their fellowships. New applicants should apply to INSPIRE.

Which students qualify

• ✓KVPY closed for new applications since 2022
• ✓Existing KVPY fellows continue to receive fellowship through course duration
• ✓New applicants should apply for INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship instead

Papers for the application

Applying online, step-by-step

1. 1Note that KVPY is discontinued since 2022 — do not attempt to register for a fresh KVPY application.
2. 2If you are an existing KVPY fellow, keep submitting your fellowship ID, Aadhaar, and course bonafide certificate to your institute each year.
3. 3Existing fellows continue receiving ₹5,000-₹7,000/month plus annual contingency for the rest of their course, with no new application needed.
4. 4New aspirants should instead go to online-inspire.gov.in and apply for the INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE).
5. 5Prepare equivalent academic and identity documents on the INSPIRE portal as were previously required for KVPY.
6. 6Selected INSPIRE scholars receive up to ₹80,000/year, the scheme that has replaced the discontinued KVPY benefit.

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