Young Scientist Programme “YUva VIgyani KAryakram”-YUVIKA by ISRO applications are now open. Check the details below!
Indian Space Research Organisation is organising a special programme for School Children called “Young Scientist Programme” “YUva VIgyani KAryakram”, YUVIKA, to impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger students in emerging trends in space science and technology amongst the youngsters, who are the future building blocks of our nation. ISRO has chalked out this programme to “Catch them young”. The programme is also expected to encourage more students to pursue in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based research /career.
| Serial No. | Activities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Announcement of Programme | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| 2 | Registration starts | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| 3 | Registration ends | Mar. 23, 2025 |
| 4 | Release of First selection list | Apr. 07, 2025 |
| 5 | Reporting by Selected students at respective ISRO centres | May 18, 2025 or as intimated by ISRO through registered email of the student. |
| 6 | YUVIKA Programme | May 19-30,2025 |
| 7 | Send-off date for selected students from respective centre | May 31 , 2025 |
The selection of participants in YUVIKA-2025 will be carried out on the basis of following parameters:
| Marks obtained in Class 8 exam. | 50 % |
| Performance in the online quiz | 10% |
| Participation in science fair (school / district / state & above level in last 3 years) | 2/5/10% |
| Rank in Olympiad or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) | 2/4/5% |
| Winners of sport competitions ( 1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) | 2/4/5% |
| Scout and Guides / NCC / NSS Member in last 3 years | 5% |
| Studying in Village / Rural School located in Panchayat area | 15% |
Interested can apply through this link.
