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\ud83d\udccc About the Event<\/strong> YUVIKA<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2139 Event Details<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    \ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Registration Deadline:<\/strong> March 31, 2026 <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • First Selection List:<\/strong> April 13, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Second Confirmation List:<\/strong> April 20, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Programme Duration:<\/strong> May 11 \u2013 May 22, 2026<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mode:<\/strong> Offline (Residential at ISRO Centers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udfc6 Prize Details and Value<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Prize Type:<\/strong> Fully Sponsored Residential Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Value:<\/strong> 100% Free.<\/strong> ISRO covers all costs including boarding, lodging, and course materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Travel:<\/strong> Reimbursement for II AC Train Fare<\/strong> (or equivalent bus fare) for the student and one accompanying parent\/guardian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Perks:<\/strong> Direct interaction with senior ISRO scientists and a prestigious “Young Scientist” certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83c\udfaf What You Will Do<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Attend<\/strong> introductory lectures on satellite technology, rocket propulsion, and space applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Participate<\/strong> in hands on workshops such as model rocketry and simulated satellite payload design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Visit<\/strong> restricted ISRO facilities, including launch pads and mission control centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Collaborate<\/strong> with peers from every State and Union Territory in India to solve STEM-based challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udce6 Resources and Support Available<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Learning Kit:<\/strong> Selected students receive specialized course materials and a YUVIKA welcome kit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Mentorship:<\/strong> Continuous guidance from ISRO researchers throughout the 2-week camp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Alumni Access:<\/strong> Winners often get continued access to mentorship and internships in later academic years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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