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About Us
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.
Programme
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A minimum participation will be ensured from each State / UT. The programme is planned at seven centres of ISRO viz.
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Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun.
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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram.
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Satish Dhavan Space Center (SDSC) Sriharikota.
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U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru.
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Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad.
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National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad.
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North-East Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC), Shillong.
Eligibility Criteria
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Students studying in Class '9' as on Jan 01, 2026, within India are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
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Marks obtained in Class 8 exam. |
50 % |
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Performance in the online quiz |
10% |
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Participation in science fair (school / district / state & above level in last 3 years) |
2/5/10% |
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Price in Olympiad or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) |
2/4/5% |
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Winners of sport competitions ( 1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) |
2/4/5% |
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Scout and Guides / NCC / NSS Member in last 3 years |
5% |
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Studying in Village / Rural School located in Panchayat area |
15% |
How to Apply
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Register in ISRO Antariksha Jigyasa Platform.
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Verify your email as received after successful registration in above website. Please click on the verification link sent to your registered email ID.
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Participate in SpaceQuiz. Read Quiz guidelines carefully before appearing for the quiz.
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Fill your personal profile and education details.
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Student need to take photo copy of the certificates and attest the same by the principal/Head of School signing the certificate for verification. The verified certificate needs to scan and upload into the website. The photo copy of attested certificates and certificate for verification need to be uploaded in the website.
Click Here to Know More - https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika
Important Dates
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EVENTS |
DATE |
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Registration starts |
YES |
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Registration ends
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31 Mar 2026 |
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Release of First selection list
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13 Apr 2026 |
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Release of Second confirmed list
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20 Apr 2026 |
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YUVIKA Programme |
11 - 22 May 2026 |
NOTE – Candidate must keep themselves updated from their respective websites.
