SA Stream

KVPY exam will test students on their scientific aptitude and their analytical ability. Students should thoroughly know their current science curriculum (Class 10) well.

• KVPY SA stream exam will have 2 Parts – Part I and Part II

• Part I will have 60 questions; 15 questions each of Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biology (P.C.M.B)

• Each question in Part I will be of 1 mark

• Part II will have 20 questions, 5 each of P.C.M.B

• Each question of Part II will be of 2 marks

• All questions in both parts need to be attempted

Total No. of Questions in SA Exam– 80

Medium English and Hindi

Type of Questions Objective
No. of Questions in Part I Physics- 15 questions
Chemistry- 15 questions
Mathematics- 15 questions
Biology- 15 questions

No. of Questions in Part II Physics- 05 questions

Chemistry- 05 questions
Mathematics- 05 questions
Biology- 05 questions
Marking Scheme for Part I 1 mark (15 marks)- Correct answer
0.25 mark- Incorrect answer
Marking Scheme for Part II 2 mark (15 marks)- Correct answer
0.50 mark- Incorrect answer
Total weightage 100 marks
 Maths
Sets, Relations and Functions Trigonometric Functions Phase 1 Trigonometric Functions Phase 2 Principle of Mathematical Induction
Complex Numbers Quadratic Equations Linear Inequalities Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem Sequence and Series Straight Lines Pair of Lines
Conic Sections Circles Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry Limits and Derivatives
Probability Statistics and Mathematical Reasoning - -

Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Structure of Atom Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
States of Matter Thermodynamics Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Equilibrium
Redox Reactions Hydrogen The s-Block Elements The p-Block Elements
Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons Environmental Chemistry -

Biology
The Living World, Biological Classification, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom,
Morphology of Flowering Plants, Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Structural Organisation in Animals, Cell : The Unit of Life,
Bio-molecules, Enzymes, Cell Cycle and Cell Transport in Plants,
Mineral Nutrition, Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, Respiration in Plants, Plant Growth and Development,
Digestion and Absorption, Breathing and Exchange of Gases, Body Fluids and Circulation, Excretory Products and their Elimination,
Locomotion and Movement, Neural Control and Coordination, Chemical Coordination and Integration, -
Physics
Units and Measurement
Description of Motion in One Dimension
Work, Power and Energy
Mechanical Properties of Solids
Thermal Properties of Matter
Kinetic Theory
Physical World
Motion in a Straight Line Motion in a Plane
Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power
System of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation
Properties of Solids and Liquids Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Heat and Thermodynamics Thermodynamics
Oscillations Waves
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