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Study Guide: KVPY (till 2021, now merged with INSPIRE-SHE) Exam Survival Guide
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KVPY (till 2021, now merged with INSPIRE-SHE) Exam Survival Guide

By Fatskills Exam Guides Team — the exam nerds behind 28,500+ quizzes and 2.1M practice questions across 500+ global exams.

⏱️ ~1 min read

Window: Aptitude Test | Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

Must-do topics

  • Math: Algebra, coordinate, calculus basics, probability
  • Physics: Mechanics, optics, waves, modern physics
  • Chemistry: Organic basics, physical concepts (mole, thermodynamics), periodic properties
  • Biology: Genetics, physiology, cell biology, ecology

Top traps (avoid)

  • Over-attempting tricky math/physics & losing time
  • Bio NCERT diagrams skipped
  • Confusing inorganic trends in chem

Time split
Part I (SA): attempt only strong areas → 60–70 Qs
Part II (SB/SX): deeper reasoning Qs; selective attempts

Last-48h checklist

  • Revise NCERT Bio + Chem tables
  • Re-work 20 math probability & calculus Qs
  • Physics optics/mechanics formula sheet
  • 1 past paper timed

Quick facts/frames

  • SA = 25% negative marking → skip guesses
  • Prob: P(E)=favourable/total; complement rule
  • Genetics: test cross ratios → 1:1

Speed tactics

  • Attempt strong subjects first (Bio/Chem usually faster)
  • Avoid blind guesses; KVPY penalises heavily
  • Use elimination method on tough 4-option Qs

Exam-day mini-plan
First scan: all sure Bio/Chem Qs → then Math/Phys
Save 15 min for revisiting marked Qs