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How to Prepare for KVPY SX 2019

 

How To Prepare For KVPY SX 2019-  The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is a scholarship program that is organized to encourage students to take up a research career in science. If you are preparing for the KVPY exam then you must want to know how to prepare for KVPY exam, The complexity faced by those students who are preparing for the KVPY is how to prepare for KVPY SX 2019? How should the strategy and study plan to be followed for the exam? As we all know the KVPY exam is divided into 3 streams SA, SX, and SB. Therefore the next step in answer to how to prepare for KVPY SX would be the formulation of a good study plan that incorporates exam pattern, syllabus, mock tests, practice and more. 

Through this article, we are going to provide you some basic preparation tips for the KVPY SX stream but before this, you should know what is KVPY SX stream? The students studying in class 12 (Science Subjects) have to choose Stream SX while appearing for KVPY Exam 2019.

Things you should know before you start your preparation for KVPY SX 2019:

  • Aspirants who choose the KVPY SX stream must be enrolled in class 12 (science stream).

  • For General Category 75% marks and 65% marks for reserved category in mathematics and science subject of class 10th is compulsory.

  • The general category aspirant must have secured 60% marks and reserved category aspirant must have secured 50% marks in science subjects in the class 12th board exam.

  • Candidate should join an undergraduate degree course such as B.SC/B.S/B.Stat./B.Math/Int. M.sc/M.S. in basic science after completing class 12th.

How to prepare for KVPY SX 2019- Preparation Tips

As we already told you, the KVPY SX stream is for those candidates who are studying in class 12 or 2nd year PU. So, the confusion is how to prepare for KVPY SX along with the class 12th board exam. The syllabus for the KVPY SX stream includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics till class 12th. So, the first thing you should know is syllabus and exam pattern of KVPY SX stream:

KVPY SX Preparation Tip-1: Start with KVPY SX Syllabus and Exam pattern

Before starting your preparation the first thing you should know is the syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. Since there's no unit and topic primarily based prescribed syllabus for the exam. As the exam conducting authority doesn’t release any specific syllabus for KVPY SX stream. So, you can take help from NCERT books, NEET and IIT JEE coaching material. Along with the KVPY SX syllabus, knowledge of exam pattern is also necessary. Below you can check the exam pattern of KVPY SX stream:

Mode of the exam

Online

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Question

Duration of the exam

3 Hours

Number of Question

120 ( Part-1: 80 Questions, Part-2: 40 Questions)

Sections

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology

Marking Scheme for Part-1

for each correct answer, you will get 1 mark and for each wrong answer, 0.25marks will be deducted.

Marking Scheme for Part-2

for each correct answer, you will get 2 marks and for each wrong answer 0.5marks will be deducted

Total Marks

100

Paper Language

English/Hindi

*Aspirant can Attempt any three sections in Part I and any two sections in part 2.

KVPY SX Preparation Tip-2: Study Plan 

  • As we know the KVPY exam is divided into 4 sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Time management plays a very important role to get a good score. At the starting time of your preparation, divide your time in such a way that every subject will get equal time.

  • See what you already know, what you can learn without so many efforts and which area to concentrate more on

  • Make short notes of important definitions, formulas, reactions, and mistakes while solving problems, etc. 

  • Include your own shortcuts and tricks. Keep revising what you learn during the preparation.

  • Understand all the concepts and clear all your doubts, with the help of NCERT books.

  • Make sure to give the online mock test, so you can analyze your performance.

  • Do not take so much pressure. Keep calm and revise the concepts and topics as much as you can.

  • Take some time off from your time table so you can feel refresh.

KVPY SX Preparation Tip-3: Best study material for KVPY SX

When we are talking about how to prepare for KVPY SX strategy, choosing the right book is one of the most important tips. NCERT books are the best study material for any competitive exam, along with NCERT books you can also refer previous year question papers. Clear all your concepts and practice all the exercise questions and examples available in NCERT books. After completing you can refer to some reference books mentioned below:

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

  • Fundamental of physics - David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker

  • Concept of Physics- DC Pandey 

  • Tata Mc Graw Hill’s Book - HC Verma

  • NCERT Physical and Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon

  • Moderns ABC of Chemistry for Class – XI With CD by Modern Publisher

  • R.D Sharma

  • R.S Aggarwal

  • Elementary- Biology Volume 1By KN Bhatiya and MP Tyagi

These books will also help you in preparing for other competitive exams such as JEE & NEET.

KVPY SX Preparation Tip-4: Practice - Practice makes you perfect

  • There is an old saying practice makes a person perfect, which is true. The more you practice and revised the concept and questions the better you understand the techniques and methods to solve the questions in less time.

  • Practice the online mock test of KVPY SX stream as much as you can. While solving the mock test and previous year question paper you will get to know your weak points and mistakes.

  • Practicing will help you understand a few tips and tricks on how to solve questions.

  • One time revision may not be enough to crack the KVPY SX exam or any tough entrance exams. You need to practice and revise every topic or concept 2 to 3 times until you feel confident in the respective subjects.

I hope these tips will help you to prepare for the KVPY SX exam!!!!

 

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