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How to prepare for KVPY Maths

 

How to Prepare for KVPY Maths- KVPY is an exam conducted by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. This is a national program which provides scholarship up to pre-Ph.d Level, The aim of this program is to encourage students to take a research career path in the field of basic science. The selection of the candidates is done on the basis of an aptitude test and interview conducted by IISc.The exam will be held on 3rd November 2019. KVPY exam is further divided into 3 streams which are 

  • KVPY - SA
  • KVPY - SB
  • KVPY - SX

In this article, We are Going to share tips, tricks, and information on How to Prepare for KVPY Mathematics. Since KVPY tests the in-depth knowledge of the Subjects you have to be very precise and accurate while attempting questions in the mathematics section. You need to very clear in calculation and formulas to be applied. How to do the same we will tell you but before that let know the syllabus of Mathematics for KVPY.

How to prepare for KVPY Maths - Preparation Tips

As Mentioned Earlier the Exam is Divided into 3 Stream According to the level of Student, The Syllabus for the exam is also the same corresponding to each level. So A Student Appearing in KVPY-SA Needs to complete the syllabus of mathematics for Class 11 Whereas Student Appearing in KVPY-SX needs to complete the syllabus of mathematics for Class 11 and 12. Check the Syllabus for mathematics in KVPY for Different Streams.
 

KVPY-SA Syllabus

KVPY-SX Syllabus

KVPY-SB Syllabus

Real Number

Coordinate Geometry

Statistics

Polynomials

Mathematical Reasoning

Surface Areas & Volumes

Geometry

Real Number

Vectors and 3-D Geometry

Introduction to Trigonometry

Polynomials

Calculus

Statistics

Introduction to Trigonometry

Real Number

Quadratic Equations

Surface Areas & Volumes

Polynomials

Probability

Statistics

Geometry

Surface Areas & Volumes

Quadratic Equations

Introduction to Trigonometry

Coordinate Geometry

Probability

Quadratic Equations

Mathematical Reasoning

Statistics and Probability

Probability

Statistics and Probability

Trigonometric Functions

Coordinate Geometry

Trigonometric Functions.

Geometry

Mathematical Reasoning
 

Linear Programming

Statistics and Probability
 

Vectors and 3-D Geometry

Trigonometric Functions
 

Calculus

Linear Programming
 

Relations and Functions.

Relations and Functions.
   

Analytical Geometry in Two Dimensions
   

Vector Algebra
   

Evaluation of Integrals.

 

How to prepare for KVPY Maths - Preparation Strategy: 

You need to complete the syllabus for the stream as soon as possible and start revising. Since Mathematics is all about numbers and figures, so you need to be careful while solving the problems. Once you complete your syllabus you have to prioritize the chapters according to previous year exam patterns. To make your task a bit easier we have listed a set of important points which you should keep in mind while revising.

  • Most of the questions asked in the SA stream are from Fundamentals of Maths(Real Number, Polynomial, Geometry) while in SX questions are asked from Algebra.

  • The Important units which need Special attention are - Quadratic Equation, Permutation and Combination, Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vector & 3D and Binomial Theorem. 

  • Make a special notebook which comprises of formula which is frequently used in previous year question. You can also include formula which you personally find difficult to memorize and hard to apply in problems.

  • Practice a minimum of 3 questions per concept, formula or theorem which includes each 1 easy, 1 medium and 1 hard Problem. As it is said, practice makes a man perfect, To Get the perfect answer to a mathematics problem you need to practice similar problems as much as possible.

  • Since KVPY tests consist of problems related to real life, you need to understand and solve the real-life problems of mathematics. 

  • Mathematics is all about Logic, Memory, and Calculations. You need to clear your logic by reading the concept, solving the theorem and memorize the axiom.

Revision is an important factor for any exam, without the same it is very hard to crack an exam. When it comes to mathematics, revision is a must because one problem can be asked in a different manner and with different values. Time is an important factor so you need to be efficient while solving a problem this should not happen that you devote much time to one problem only, time division is very important. So let's check out important points to remember while preparing and attempting KVPY Mathematics.

How to prepare for KVPY Maths- Important Tips:

  • There are no shortcuts in mathematics hence solve the problem with proper calculation steps, Try not to skip the steps while solving.

  • Be sure of the variables asked in the question Because one slight error in the start can make the answer different from the actual answer.

  • You Should always devote much time to chapters having maximum weightage in the exam such as Algebra, Calculus, Geometry etc and after that, you should give preference to chapter which you personally find difficult.

  • Some Chapters Requires Basic Knowledge of the Chapter which is Sufficient to solve the problem in the exam. Such Chapters are Geometry, Permutation & Combination Etc.

  • To Solve a mathematics problem is very much important to comprehend the problem then applying logic & calculation ability to the same. Faster the calculation, faster you will be able to solve the problem.

  • As mentioned earlier practice is important in maths, so solve mock papers, olympiad papers and previous papers for the same.

All these points need to be kept in mind while preparing for KVPY Mathematics, But without a good study material, all this is nothing. So we need to choose our study material correctly. So let's check out the best study material for KVPY- Mathematics.

Study Material for KVPY Mathematics

As different streams have a different syllabus for KVPY Mathematics, We can choose a bunch of Study Material for the same. Many Authors have excellent books and tremendous ways of solving a problem, you can go through 1-2 authors and find out which way is suitable for you but for maths R.D Sharma author is recommended by most of the experts and students. Find the list of books which you can use and try out :

Books

Authors 

A Das Guptha

R. D. Sharma; Publisher: Dhanpat

Mathematics for class XII

Problem in IIT Maths

NCERT Books (Class XI & XII)

  

After going through the books you need to find a mock test, previous year question papers and sample papers for the KVPY Mathematics. You can find the same online on multiple websites but the yllKVPY Previous year question papers have long been the best study material for practicing. Whenever you think of cracking KVPY, mathematics has been an important subject and to solve most of the problems correctly the best tip for mathematics is practicing.

I hope these tips will help you to prepare for the KVPY Mathematics subject!!!!

 

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