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ISRO YUVIKA 2026

ISRO

📅 31 Mar 2026 📍 ISRO Centers 🏷️ Paid
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📌 About the Event YUVIKA

It is a premier residential program organized by ISRO to “catch them young” and inspire school students toward careers in Space Science and STEM. The 2026 edition is a 2-week immersive experience held across 9 major ISRO centers (including VSSC Thiruvananthapuram, URSC Bengaluru, and SDSC Sriharikota). The program is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and the practical realities of space technology, featuring a curriculum that covers satellite design, rocket propulsion, and astrophysics.

ℹ Event Details

  • Category: Space Science, STEM, and Engineering
  • Organizer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Eligibility: Students studying in Class 9 as of January 1, 2026, in any recognized school in India.
  • Effort Level: Very High (Selection is highly competitive based on a composite score).
  • Submission Type: Online Application + Document Verification

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026
  • First Selection List: April 13, 2026
  • Second Confirmation List: April 20, 2026
  • Programme Duration: May 11 – May 22, 2026
  • Mode: Offline (Residential at ISRO Centers)

🏆 Prize Details and Value

  • Prize Type: Fully Sponsored Residential Program
  • Value: 100% Free. ISRO covers all costs including boarding, lodging, and course materials.
  • Travel: Reimbursement for II AC Train Fare (or equivalent bus fare) for the student and one accompanying parent/guardian.
  • Perks: Direct interaction with senior ISRO scientists and a prestigious “Young Scientist” certificate.

🎯 What You Will Do

  • Attend introductory lectures on satellite technology, rocket propulsion, and space applications.
  • Participate in hands on workshops such as model rocketry and simulated satellite payload design.
  • Visit restricted ISRO facilities, including launch pads and mission control centers.
  • Collaborate with peers from every State and Union Territory in India to solve STEM-based challenges.

📦 Resources and Support Available

  • Learning Kit: Selected students receive specialized course materials and a YUVIKA welcome kit.
  • Mentorship: Continuous guidance from ISRO researchers throughout the 2-week camp.
  • Alumni Access: Winners often get continued access to mentorship and internships in later academic years.