STREAM SX. Prof. Puspendu Kumar Das Convener. 24 th December, Dear Teacher,

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1 Prof. Puspendu Kumar Das Convener STREAM SX 24 th December, 2015 Dear Teacher, The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a programme initiated by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to identify and attract bright young students to a research career in science. This programme was started in 1998 and is now in its 17 th year of operation. The selection of students for award of KVPY Fellowship has several stages. After an initial short listing of applicants, about students were invited to appear for an All-India Examination, which was held in over 184 Schools 37 centers all over India on 1 st November Stream SX Students who are enrolled in XII Standard (Basic Science Subjects), during the academic year have been selected for interviews. I am happy to inform you that the student bearer of this letter has been selected to appear for the interview to be held during January/February 2016, which is the final stage of the selection procedure. In order to judge these young students potential properly, I would like you to share with us some aspects of her/his academic background. Your observation would be invaluable in helping us to encourage her/him to perform well during the interview as well as for us to evaluate the students inclination for a research career in Basic Sciences. In particular, we are interested in finding out the interest and abilities of the students going beyond the prescribed syllabus of her/his course. Such information can only be given by teachers like you. I request you to kindly fill in the attached questionnaire and return it in the enclosed envelope to the student. The envelope may please be sealed, and your signature affixed on the flap. The student will bring this form to the interview. Thanking you and with kind regards, Yours sincerely, (PUSPENDU KUMAR DAS)

2 Stream SX TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Student s Seat No.: Student s Name : Name of the Teacher: 1. How long have you known the student and in what capacity 2. How does this student compare with other students you have known in your teaching career? Ranking (please tick): Top 1% Top 5% but not top 1% Top 25% but not top 5% Not in top 25% 3. Is the student an enthusiastic learner? Please comment on her/his attitude towards class work. a. Proficiency of the student in oral as well as written English. b. Understanding of the student in the subjects: Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics. c. Interest in Science and Research. d. Is the student an enthusiastic learner? P.T.O

3 4. Please comment on the student s strengths and reiterate on points you have mentioned above, if needed. 5. What do you consider the student s principal weakness, if any? How do you think she/he can overcome it? Name of the Teacher Designation: Address: Date: Signature of the Teacher:

4 Stream SX STUDENT SELF APPRAISAL FORM Write Seat No. Name: Your Name: 1. Have you participated in any of the following : Science exhibition, summer training programme or science quiz? If Yes please give details 2. Which subjects do you like the most and why? 3. What has motivated you to pursue a career in science? Is there any specific area or branch that particularly interests you? P.T.O.

5 4. Please provide specific examples of scientific activities that you have undertaken outside your school curriculum. 5. Name a person who has inspired you to study science and explain in what was she/he motivated you (please note that the person need not be famous or well known). I certify that all the information given above is correct. Date: Signature of the Student:

6 Science Stream SX KISHORE VAIGYANIK PROTSAHAN YOJANA (KVPY) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BANGALORE STUDY CERTIFICATE Name of the College Address This is to certify that Ms./Mr.. is a bonafide Student of this College/Institution. She / He has joined XII Standard / Pre University Course / Intermediate in Science Stream during the academic year (Please tick the appropriate course) Subject Signature of the Head of the Institution Place: Date: (Name:.) (Office Seal)

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