ISRO Yuvika 2026: Applications for the ISRO Young Scientist Program will begin on February 27. Check complete details, including eligibility dates..

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched the Young Scientist Program, "YUVIKA." Students who have passed the eighth grade are eligible to participate. According to the website, applications for ISRO Yuvika 2026 will begin on February 27, 2026. Students interested in scientific pursuits can register for the two-week residential program at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika/#.

Important Dates for ISRO Yuvika 2026
Program Announcement: February 20, 2026
Registration Start Date: February 27, 2026
Registration Last Date: March 31, 2026
First Selection List Published: April 13, 2026
Second Selection List Published (if seats remain vacant): April 20, 2026
Yuvika Program Date: May 11-22, 2026

What is the Program and Objective?
According to the information provided on ISRO's website, "The Indian Space Research Organisation is organizing a special program for school children called "Young Scientist Program" - Yuvika, to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science, and space applications to young students (who are the building blocks of our nation's future) in emerging trends in space science and space technology. ISRO has designed this program to "Catch Them Young." This program will expose more students to science. It is also expected to encourage students to pursue research/careers in technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

What are the eligibility criteria?
To apply for this program, students must be in grade 9 on January 1, 2026.

Selection Process
Students will be selected for this program based on their eligibility. A weightage of 50 points will be given to grade 8 scores, 10 points to quizzes, and 2 to 20 points to participation in science exhibitions and co-curricular activities over the past three years. The sequential weightage is shown in the image below.

How to Apply
As soon as applications for this program open, students can easily fill out the form by following the steps below:

First, visit the official website: jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika/#.
Now, click on the Apply for Yuvika registration link.
First, click on the Register link and fill in the required information to complete the registration.
After this, the application process will have to be completed by entering the login credentials.

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