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KVPY Exam Pattern 2022

KVPY Exam Pattern 2022 will be released by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on the official website kvpy.iisc.ernet.in. Aspirants who are preparing for the examination must have an idea of the examination pattern KVPY 2022. KVPY examination pattern 2022 defines the types of questions asked in the examination, the number of sections, the total number of questions, total marks, marking scheme, marks distribution, and so on. In order to prepare a study plan or timetable and to prepare well for the examination, aspirants must go through KVPY Examination Pattern 2022. Candidates are also advised to check KVPY syllabus for the exam.

Highlights of KVPY 2022 Exam Pattern

The highlights of the KVPY 2022 Examination Pattern is provided in the table below. Candidates can have a glance at it before preparing for the examination.

KVPY Exam Pattern 2022 for SA Stream

 KVPY Exam Pattern 2022 for SA Stream is mentioned below:

• The question paper consists of four subjects and they are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics
• The question paper comprises of two parts. Part-I has 60 questions and Part II has 20 questions.
• For all the four subjects distribution of questions is the same in Part-I (Physics -15 Questions Chemistry 15 Questions, Biology 15 Questions, and Mathematics 15 Questions) and Part-II (Each Subject 5 Questions).
• The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
• All the questions are compulsory.
• The medium of the question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi)
• Every correct answer in Part-I carries ONE MARK and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
• Every correct answer in Part-II carries TWO MARK and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted.
• KVPY SA examination is conducted for 100 marks and each subject carries 25 marks. 

Given below is the examination pattern of SA

KVPY Exam Pattern 2022 for SB/SX Stream

KVPY Exam Pattern 2022 for SB/SX Stream is mentioned below:

• The question paper consists of four subjects and they are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics
• The question paper comprises of two parts. Part-I has 80 questions and Part II has 20 questions.
• For all the four subjects distribution of questions is the same in Part-I (Physics -20 Questions Chemistry 20 Questions, Biology 20 Questions, and Mathematics 20 Questions).
• In Part-I candidates can attempt any 3 sections. (3X20=60)
• In  Part-II, each subject consists of 10 Questions
• In Part-II, candidates can attempt any 2 sections. (2X20=40)
• The duration of the examination is 3 Hours.
• The medium of the question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi)
• Every correct answer in Part-I carries ONE MARK and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
• Every correct answer in Part-II carries TWO MARK and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted.
• KVPY SB/SX examination is conducted for 100 marks and each subject carries 25 marks. 

Given below is the examination pattern of SB/SX