🚀 ISRO YUVIKA 2026 Registration Begins from 27 February – Apply Online for Young Scientist Programme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has officially announced YUVIKA 2026 (Young Scientist Programme). This national-level initiative is designed to introduce school students to Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications and to inspire early interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) careers under ISRO’s “Catch Them Young” vision.
📅 Important Dates – YUVIKA 2026
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Programme Announcement | 20 February 2026 |
| Registration Starts | 27 February 2026 |
| Registration Ends | 31 March 2026 |
| First Selection List | 13 April 2026 |
| Second Confirmation List | 20 April 2026 |
| Programme Duration | 11 – 22 May 2026 |
🧑🎓 Eligibility
- Students studying in Class 9 as of 01 January 2026
- Must be enrolled in a recognised school in India
📝 Selection Criteria
Selection for YUVIKA 2026 will be based on the following parameters:
- Marks obtained in Class 8 / last conducted exam – 50%
- Performance in online quiz – 10%
- Participation in science fairs / co-curricular activities (school/district/state & above in last 3 years) – 2% / 5% / 10%
- Prizes in Olympiads or equivalent (1st to 3rd rank at school/district/state & above in last 3 years) – 2% / 4% / 5%
- Winners in sports competitions (1st to 3rd rank at school/district/state & above in last 3 years) – 2% / 4% / 5%
- Scout & Guides / NCC / NSS participation (last 3 years) – 5%
- Studying in village/rural schools located in Panchayat areas – 15%
Note: Minimum participation will be ensured from each State/UT.
🏫 YUVIKA 2026 Programme Centres (ISRO)
The programme will be conducted at multiple ISRO centres, including:
- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- U. R. Rao Satellite Centre
- Space Applications Centre
- National Remote Sensing Centre
- North Eastern Space Applications Centre
- ISRO Propulsion Complex
- Regional Remote Sensing Centre
🎒 Facilities & Travel Reimbursement
- Course material, boarding, and lodging for the entire programme will be provided by ISRO.
- Travel reimbursement will be provided for selected students (II AC train fare or AC bus fare by State Government/authorized transport from nearest railway station/bus terminal to the reporting centre and back).
- Original travel tickets must be submitted for reimbursement.
- If travel is not by II AC, reimbursement will be limited to II AC train fare only.
🖥️ How to Apply
Online applications open on 27 February 2026 via the official ISRO YUVIKA portal.
Applicants should fill in accurate details and upload the required documents before 31 March 2026.
✅ Why Apply?
YUVIKA offers a rare opportunity to:
- Learn directly from ISRO scientists
- Gain hands-on exposure to space science and technology
- Explore real-world space applications
- Connect with talented students from across India
Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your journey into space science with ISRO.
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- Official YUVIKA Portal: Click Here
- ISRO Official Website: Click Here
- YUVIKA 2026 Notification (PDF): Click Here
- Online Application Form: Click Here
- Selection List (April 2026): Click Here
