SEMINAR

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Roll No: 9
Physical Science
GCTE,Trivandrum














TOPICS
1. Sastraposhini
2. KVPY
3. Science Olympiad


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Sastraposhini
Introduction

Sastraposhini is a scheme planned by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and
Environment for strengthening science education among the High Schools of the State. This program
plans strengthening of the High School science laboratories of the State and an effective interaction
among the students and teachers. This is planned to be launched by the Council in association with the
State Education Department.
Sastraposhini, a program envisaged by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and
Environment (KSCSTE) aims towards strengthening science education in schools of Kerala. The
program will be implemented by setting up model laboratories for conducting science experiments in
selected schools of the State.
During the pilot program of two years, one model laboratory each in Physics, Chemistry and Biology will
be set up in one school in each educational district of the state. Teachers will be encouraged to carry out
innovative projects in science education for Students from different schools could come together and
engage in problem solving experiments and critical discussions. This would provide necessary
excitement and fun in doing science and thus induce a healthy trend in science learning and a career
orientation in doing science.
Need: The educational achievements in Kerala are well known and much studied. But the alarming
decline in the standard of science education at all levels is less attended This has led to many serious
consequences Recently, there has been a boom in the career with regard to Information Technology (IT)
and Biotechnology (BT) But this need to be backed up through science education of high quality at the
school and college levels.

Objectives
To stimulate interest in science at the school level by the performance of experiments in Physics,
Chemistry and Biology by students To provide hand on experiments to students for observation,
inference, interaction and self-designing of experiments To organize training programmes for the
teachers for demonstrating scientific experiments To evolve low cost laboratory kit based on readily
available material for the performing of a range of experiments

Training
Training to teachers is an important component of this scheme. Eminent scholars will train
science teachers in different disciplines at different phases of the program First phase training was


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conducted for 60 teachers for three days at the Centre for Science in Society(C.Si.S), Cochin University
of Science and Technology (CUSAT) during July 28-30, 2003. Dr V Unnikrishnan Nair Vice Chancellor
CUSAT inaugurated the program About twenty resource persons handled both the theoretical and
practical aspects of science education and evolved methodologies to make the teaching interactive and
interesting.

Operation of the Scheme
A state level Apex Resource Group consisting of experts, nominees of the Council and state education
department will evaluate the project once in three months
There will be a district level committee in each educational district consisting of the school
authorities, teachers and PTA in the form of a review forum, which will meet as often as necessary The
inputs from the district level committee and site visits will form the basis for the assessment of the
scheme by the state level committee. Moreover if needed, may also set up a separate agency for
monitoring and reviewing the performance of the scheme Apart from this, teachers handling these model
laboratories can gather for a day to share their experiences and discuss their problems. The Feed Back
Reports (FBR) thus prepared can be discussed in the academic cell of the district and state level
committees as well as the Apex Resource Group.

Role of KSCSTE
So far the Science and Technology Department of the State has been concentrating more on the
issues, policies as well as other R & D efforts of the state. Understanding of the status of science
education at the school levels, drop in enrolment of science courses, inability of the science graduates of
our state to compete at national level etc made the Council to think on this line. Since this require a new
setting of culture in science education, it is being tried at the grass root level. The present proposal of
establishing one model science laboratory in each educational district is a pilot program planned by the
Council in consultation with the state education department Once the whole system and the net working
are established, the same will be handed over to the state education department for its sustenance and
replication.

Inaugural Function
Chief Minister Mr. A.K. Antony launched Sastraposhini at the Government Model High School
Thiruvananthapuram, on October 2nd 2003. The Chief Minister on his inaugural address ,stressed the
need for cultivating scientific temper among school children .In his presidential address
Dr.M.S.Valiathan, the then Executive Vice President, KSCSTE said that science is a subject that cannot
be taught in the conventional ways with chalk and blackboard, but ideally through hands on practical
experiments. In his introductory speech , Dr. K.R.S.Krishnan, former Director, KSCSTE said that
sastraposhini scheme was aimed at stimulating student interest in science through experiments. Mr
V.Ramachandran Vice chairman, Planning Board, Mr. M .Gopalan Director, Public instruction, Prof.
P.Gopalaraman Chairman Apex Resource Group, Sastraposhini, Dr.Prakash PSO, KSCSTE also spoke in
this occasion.


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C.M at Model school for launching sastraposhini with Dr.M.S Valiathan, Prof.P.A.Vahid and
Prof.P.Gopalakrishnan



former Chief Minister A.K Antony inaugurating the function


former C.M checking the labs established at Model School


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1st Phase of Sastraposhini

Ten Model Laboratories established

Nodal schools in the pilot program, one school in each educational district is selected for
establishing model laboratories. Selection is made in consultation with state education department and
personal visits followed, to the respective schools. But In the first phase of the program, ten schools were
selected from ten different educational districts of the state this include


1. Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary school, Thycaud , Thiruvananthapuram
2. Govt. HSSS Venjramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram
3. Govt. HSSS Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram
4. SMTHSS Chelakkara, Thrissur
5. Govt. Modal Boys HSS Thrissur
6. Govt. AJJMGHS Thalayolapparabu, Kottayam
7. Govt.HSS Kadayathoor, Idukki
8. Govt.VHS Murikkumvayal, Mundakkayam
9. Govt. VHSS fro girls Kasaragodu
10. KNPMGVHS Pariyaram, Kannur


Once the first phase of the program becomes operational, the second phase will be ready for completion.
Physics lab established at Model school Thiruvananthapuram

Chemistry lab established at Modal school Thiruvananthapuram


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Biology lab established at Modal school Thiruvananthapuram



2nd Phase of Sastraposhini
The 2nd phase was launched on the 26th January 2004 simultaneously at 10 different schools in 10
different educational districts.

The 2nd phase was launched on the 26th January 2004 simultaneously at 10 different schools in 10
different educational districts.
List of schools selected in the 2nd phase
1 Punalur
Govt. H.S.S.,Kummil, Kadakkal PO,
Kollam
2 Kottarakkara
Govt.V.H.S, Kulakkada, Kottarakkara,


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Kollam 691 521

3 Kollam
Govt. H.S.S. ,Anchalumoodu, Perinad P O,
Kollam 691 601

4 Pathanamthitta
Govt. V.H.&H.S.S, Pathanamthitta 689 645

5 Alappuzha
Govt G.H.S, Veeyapuram, Alappuzha 690 514

6 Kottayam
Govt H.S, Thottackad, Kottayam 686 539

7 Kattappana
Govt H.S., Thoprankudy, Kattappana, Idukki
8 Ernakulam
Govt H.S., Vennala, Ernakulam 628 028

9.Malappuram
Govt VHSS for Girls, Wandoor,Malappuram 679 328

10. Kozhikode
Govt. H.S.S for Girls, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode 11
3rd Phase of Sastraposhini
List of schools selected in the 3rd phase
1 Muvattupuzha
Govt. Model H.S.,Muvattupuzha,Ernakulum

2 Kothamangalam
Govt.H.H.S, Akanad, Kothamangalam,

3.Aluva
Govt. HS, Kuttamassery, Thottumungham, Ernakulam

4.Cherthala
Govt. HS, Mannacherry, Cherthala, Alappuzha

5.Kuttanad
Govt. HS Kidangara, Alappuzha

6.Thiruvalla
Govt. HS, Kuttor,Thiruvalla, Pathanamtitta

7.Mavelikkara
Govt. VHS School for Girls, Chengannur, Alappuzha


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8.Ottappalam
Govt VHS School, VEttanad, Koottanad, Palakkad

9.Palakkad
Govt. Moyam Girls HSS, Palakkad

10.Pala
SKV Govt HSS, Neendoor, Kottayam

11.Thalassery
GVHSS,Kadirur,Thalassery

12.Kanhangad
Govt.HSS,Chayoth, Kasargodu

13.Wayanad
Govt. Model HSS,Cheeral, S.Battery

14.Vadakara
Govt. Moppila HSS, Koyilandy

15.Irinjalakuda
GHSS,Kodungallur, Trichur

16.Tirur
GVHSS for Girls, Tirur - 2, B.P Angadi
4th Phase of Sastraposhini
List of schools selected in the 4th phase
1 Thiruvananthapuram
Govt. V & H S S for Girls Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram-9

2 Kollam
Govt. Model Boys HSS Thevally(PO), Kollam(Dist) - 3

3.Kayamkulam
Govt. Boys High School Kayamkulam Alappurzha(Dist) 690502

4.Pathanamthitta
Govt. VHSS, Kalanjoor Pathanamthitta(Dist) 689694

5.Nattakom
Govt. VHSS, Mariapally P.O Nattakom -686023

6.Thodupuzha
Govt. HSS, Thodupuzha Idukki(Dist) - 685584



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7.Cochin
SRV Govt. Model BHSS Cochin-682011.

8.Thirussur
Govt. HS&VHSS Cherpu, Thirussur 680 561

9.Palakkad
DIET, Anakkara P.O. Palakkad- 679 551.

10.Perinthalmanna
GHSS, Perinthalmanna Malappuram(Dist), Pin 679322

11.Kanniparmba
GHSS Mavoor, Mavoor (PO), Kanniparmba-673661

12.Mananthavady
GVHSS, Mananthavady Wayanad 670 645

13.Kannur
GVHSS, Kannur(sports division) 670 002

14.Kasargod
Cherkala Central HSS Cherkala Central, Kasargod 671 541.
5th Phase of Sastraposhini
List of schools selected in the 5th phase
1 Thiruvananthapuram
Govt. H.S.S Punnamoodu, Thiruvananthapuram 695 020

2 Thiruvananthapuram
Govt. Model H.S.S for Girls Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram

3.Kollam
Govt.H.S.S Mangad, Kollam - 691015

4.Kozhikode
Govt.H.S.S. Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode

5.Kannur
Govt.H.S Kottayam Malabar, Kannur -670 643

6.Kasargode
Govt.H.S.S Mogral Puthoor, Kasargode
RSVY Scheme
Sastraposhini RSVY Scheme List of Schools


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1 Chittur
G. V. G. H. S. S, Chittur Chittur Post, Palakkad 678101

2 Chittur
B. H. S. S, Chittur Chittur College post, Palakkad 678104

3.Palakkad
P. M. G. H. S. S, Palakkad Palakkad College Post, Palakkad - 678001

4.Kunissery
G. H. S, Kunissery Kunissery Post, Palakkad - 678681

5.Ambikapuram
G. H. S. Kumarapuram Ambikapuram Post, Palakkad

6.Nenmara
G. G. V. H. S. S Nenmara Nenmara Post, Palakkad

7.Nenmara
G. B. H. S. S, Nenmara Nenmara Post, Palakkad

8.Vadanamkurissi
Govt. H. S. S Vadanamkurissi Vadanamkurissi Post, Palakkad 679124

9.Kizhakkanchery
Govt. Higher Secondary School Kizhakkanchery Post Palakkad - 678684

10.Palakkad
G. V. H. S. S, Pathirippala Nagaripuram Post, Palakkad 678642

11.Ottappalam
G. H. S. Ottappalam East Ottappalam, Palakkad - 679101

12.Ummanezhi
M. N. K. M. G. H. S. S, Pulappatta Ummanezhi Post, Palakkad 678632

13.Pattambi
G. H. S. S, Pattambi Pattambi Post, Palakkad 679303

14.Palakkad
G. H. S. S, Big Bazar Palakkad 678014

15.Pattambi
G. V. H. S. S, Koppam Pulassery Post, Pattambi Palakkad 679307

16.Naduvattom
G. J. H. S. S, Naduvattom Naduvattom Post, Palakkad - 679308

17.Cherpalchery


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G. V. H. S. S, Cherpalchery Cherpalchery Post Palakkad - 679503

18.Kavalappara
G. V. H. S. S, Koonathara Koonathara Post, Kavalappara, Palakkad - 679523

19.Kottayi
Govt. Higher Secondary School Kottayi Post, Palakkad.

20.Ganeshgiri
G. H. S. S, Ganeshgiri Ganeshgiri Post, Palakkad - 679123

21.Peringottukurissi
Govt. Higher Secondary School Peringottukurissi Post, Palakkad.

22.Chundambatta
Govt. H. S. S, Chundambatta Chundambatta Post, Palakkad - 679377

23.Erimayur
Govt. Higher Secondary School Erimayur Post, Palakkad - 678546

24.Kadambur
G. M. H. S. Kadambur Kadambur Post, Palakkad

25.Munnurcode
G. H. S. S. Munnurcode Post Palakkad

26.Vellinezhi
G. H. S. S. Vellinezhi Vellinezhi Post, Palakkad

27.Karakurissi
G. V. H. S. S. Karakurissi Karakurissi Post, Palakkad

28.Edathanattukara
G. O. H. S. Edathanattukara Post Palakkad

29.Pottassery
Govt. H. S. Pottassery Pottassery Post, Palakkad

30.Alanallur
G. H. S. Alanallur Alanallur Post, Palakkad

31.Karimba
Govt. High School, Karimba Karimba Post, Palakkad

32.Chalissery
G. H. S. S. Chalissery Chalissery Post, Palakkad 679536

33.Chathannur
G. H. S. S., Chathannur Chathannur Post, Palakkad - 679537


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34.Kumaranellur
G. H. S. S. Kumaranellur Kumaranellur Post, Palakkad 679552

35.Pattancherry
G H S Pattancherry, Pattancherry Post, Palakkad 678 533

36.Tholannur
Govt. High School, Tholannur, Tholannur Post, Palakkad

37.Thathamangalam
G S M V H S S, Thathamangalam, Thathamangalam Post, Palakkad-678102

38.Thenkurissi
G H S Thenkurissi, Vilayannur Post, Thenkurissi, Palakkad - 678671

39.Elappully
Govt. A P H S S, Elappully, Elappully Post, Palakkad 678 622

40.Ottappalam
G O H S Pattambi, Perumudiyur Post, Ottappalam, Palakkad-679303

41.Thrithala
Gokhale Govt. H S, Kumaranallur, Othalur Post, Thrithala, Palakkad 679 534

42.Anakkara
G H S, Anakkara, Anakkara Post, Palakkad-679 551

43.Thrithala
G H S S Mezhathur, Mezhathur Post, Thrithala, Palakkad 679 534

44.Kanjikode
G V H S S, Kanjikode, Kanjikode Post, Palakkad 678 621

45.Malampuzha
G T W H S, Anakkal, Anakkal Post, Malampuzha, Palakkad 678 651

46.Malampuzha
G V H S S, Malampuzha, Malampuzha Post, Palakkad 678 651

47.Ottappalam
Govt. H S for Deaf and Mutes, Ottappalam, Palakkad-679104

48.Sholayur
Govt.Tribal High School, Sholayur, Palakkad-678 581

49.Angali
Govt. Triba High School, Pudur Angali P O, Palakkad -678 581



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50.Agali
G V H S S, Agali, Palakkad 678 581.

51.Chittur
Govt. H S, Kozhippara, Kozhippara Post, Chittur, Palakkad 678 557

52.Muthalamada
Govt. H S S, Muthalamada, Palakkad 678 507.

53.Kozhianjampara
Bhagavathy Govt. H S , Vannamada, Kozhianjampara, Palakkad 678 555

54.Alathur
Govt. Girls H S, Alathur, Alathur Post, Palakkad - 678541

55.Mankara
G H S Mankara, Mankara Post, Palakkad 678 614

56.Koduvayur
Govt. H S S, Koduvayur Post, Palakkad 678 501.

57.Kodumunda
G H S S Kodumunda, Kodumunda Post, Palakkad 679 303

58.Nellaya
G H S Marayamangalam, Marayamangalam South P.O, Nellaya (Via), Palakkad 679 335



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Outcome
The present project is planned for two years. Once the project is launched, it will be operated
through two academic years. By establishing model laboratories in core science subjects like Physics,
Chemistry and Biology, experiments will be conducted for the studentsby them Separate study circles can
be developed among students and engage in problem solving and critical discussions. It will also be
possible to hold science project fair so that students of different categories and branches of science can
interact This would convey the excitement of doing science to students and induce a growing trend in
opting a career in science For the training of teachers, which include practical experiments, interaction
with eminent scientists will be arranged The model laboratories aimed may spearhead science in school
program over the entire state, and provide a stimulus on education in general.



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Introduction
The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Program of Fellowship
in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of
India, to attract exceptionally highly motivated students for pursuing basic science courses and research
career in science.
The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department
of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students who are studying Basic
Sciences to take up research career in Science. The aim of the program is to identify and encourage
talented and motivated students to pursue career in research.
This program aims to assist the students to realize their potential and to ensure that the best
scientific talent is groomed for research and development in the country. Generous fellowship and
contingency grant are provided to the selected KVPY Fellows up to the pre Ph.D. level or 5 years
whichever is earlier. In addition, summer camps for the KVPY Fellows are organized in prestigious
research and educational institutions in the country.
The Department of Science and Technology, the nodal agency of the Government has entrusted the
overall responsibility for organizing and running the KVPY Program to the Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore and set up a Management Committee and a National Advisory Committee (NAC) for
overseeing its implementation. A core committee looks after both the day-to-day and academic aspects
of the KVPY Program.
Objective
The objective of the program is to identify students with talent and aptitude for research; help
them realize their academic potential; encourage them to take up research careers in Science, and ensure
the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.
The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally on the
Technology Day (May 11) and the Second Sunday of July every year.
Selection of the students is made from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any
undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences namely B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having aptitude for scientific research. Special groups /
Committees are set up at IISc to screen the applications and conduct an aptitude test at various centres in
the country. Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students are called for an
interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure. For receiving a fellowship, both aptitude
test and interview marks are considered.


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Generous fellowships are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows.
Selection Procedure
1. Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and meeting the eligibility criteria for various
streams, all eligible students will be called for a written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and
English at different centers across the country on Sunday, the 2nd November 2014. The details
of the venue of the aptitude test for the eligible students and their seat number will be published
in the KVPY website during the second week of October 2014.

Admit Card
o Students who have applied online may download the admit card for the aptitude test from
the website from the second week of October 2014.
o For students who have applied with a hard copy, admit card will be sent by speed post.
2. Interview: Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be asked to
appear for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.
Committees

NAC Committee
KVPY National Advisory Committee (NAC) consists of the following members
Secretary, DST, Govt. of India, Chairman
Director, IISc Co-Chairman
Members:
Prof. K. N. Ganesh, Director, IISER - Pune
Prof. Dinesh Singh, VC, Delhi University
Prof. Bimal Roy, Director, ISI, Kolkata
Prof. R. V. Hosur, Director, CEBS, Mumbai University
Prof. Ramakrishna Ramaswamy, University of Hyderabad
Prof. Chandrima Shaha, Director, NII Delhi
Head, INSPIRE, DST
Convener, KVPY, IISc
KVPY Management Committee
Director, IISc - Chairman (Ex-officio)
Prof. T.K. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, SERB Member
Dr. A. Mukhopadhyay, Head, INSPIRE, DST Member


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Prof. R.N. Mukherjee, Director, IISER, Kolkata Member
Prof. N. Satyamurthy, Director, IISER, Mohali Member
Prof. M.K. Choudhuri, VC, Tezpur University, Assam Member
Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, Director, CFTRI Member
Prof. B.K. Thelma, University of Delhi Member
Prof. W.N. Gade, VC, Pune University Member
Convener, KVPY, from IISc Member
Members of the Core Committee (IISc) Members

Core Committee

All the members of this committee are from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Prof. P. K. Das (Convener, KVPY)
Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Prof. Anjali A. Karande
Dept. of Biochemistry
Prof. P. Kondaiah
Dept. of MRDG
Prof. Kaushal Verma
Dept. of Mathematics
Prof. Satyam Suwas
Dept. of Materials Engineering
Prof. Abha Misra
Dept. of Instrumentation & Applied Physics
Prof. B. R. Jagirdar
Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Mr. S. Raju
Molecular Biophysics Unit

Eligibility
The KVPY Fellowships are given to Indian Nationals only to Study in India (Students holding
PIO, OCI Card and students intending to pursue/pursing under graduate program under Distance
Education scheme/correspondence course of any university are not eligible to apply).



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Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that
is, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics,
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology,
Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics,
Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science.
Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2014-15 and
having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and
SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination. The fellowship of the students selected under
this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences
(B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) in the academic year 2016-2017 after having secured a
minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII
standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year they will be invited for
Regional /National (Vijyoshi) Science Camp and their travel and other related expenses will be met by
KVPY.
Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2014
15 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely
Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. for
the session 201516 provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in
aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard
Board Examination and a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE
subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination.
Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join
an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2015-2016 are eligible to apply provided
they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS
and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must
secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects
(Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if
awarded.
Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely
Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.
during the academic year 201415 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD)
marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII
Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int.
M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if
awarded.
Empowerment initiative in the KVPY Fellowship Program:
1. A certain number of additional fellowships exclusively for the students belonging to SC/ST
community under the various streams as stated above will be operated.
2. A certain number of fellowships under various streams as stated above will be operated
exclusively for students under the category of Persons With Disability (Physically and Visually
Challenged).


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The Foundation serves as a veritable forum for qualitative dissemination of knowledge and
information on the latest advances in science and technology. Conducting workshops, interactive
seminars and Science and Cyber Olympiads and publication of informative, non-curriculum study
material for school children are currently an essential part of the SOF portfolio.

The science tournament, branded as Science Olympiad, is a rigorous academic and scholastic
aptitude competition on the pattern of the Sports Olympiad. The event encompasses various science
disciplines, namely, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The National Cyber Olympiad is an International talent search contest that identifies cyber savvy
talents amongst the younger generation.

The IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) is a mean to identify and encourage the
mathematical creativity of children.

The IEO International English Olympiad is an international search for young linguistics,
youngsters who have become maestros in english language.

The Foundation strongly believes that such Olympiads, apart from bringing out the best in the
participants, also help them gain confidence for competing with the best around them and in the country
and internationally and contribute to personality development. Also recognition of merit at an early age
is bound to infuse a certain sense of achievement that encourages them to do even better as they advance
in age.

The students are exposed to a variety of complex problems which demand a high level of
analytical ability and proficiency in the use of various concepts from a cross-section of subjects, thereby
invoking ingenuity in dealing with them. Since admissions to various professional institutions like IITs
and Medical colleges are given on the basis of performance in competitive exams, such Olympiads also
pave the way for a true understanding of the concepts that is so essential for doing well in these highly
competitive exams.

Apart from the Olympiad activities, the Foundation also conducts seminars, workshops, and
teacher training programmes in the state capitals of the country. Implementing one of its aims to conduct
seminars state-level, the first such seminar cum workshop for science teachers was conducted at St.
Columba's School, New Delhi. The theme was: Innovation in Science Teaching. 160 science teachers
from 46 schools in Delhi took part in the workshop, and 13 resource persons of eminence and erudition


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were drawn from IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and Delhi University who freely and generously shared
their teaching skill, expertise and knowledge with the participants. For most of the teachers it was a
stimulating, refreshing and learning experience and an eye-opener.

Hence conducting workshops, interactive seminars and teachers' training programmes are at
present an essential part of the SOFs table of activities. This way the Foundation aims at bringing about
a steady and speedy change in the very way education is currently imparted in the country.

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