ISRO YUVIKA 2026: Eligibility, dates for two-week residential programme

ISRO YUVIKA 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced the launch of YUVIKA 2026 — the Young Scientist Programme (YUva VIgyani KAryakram). The programme, which according to ISRO, is a two-week residential programme, is aimed at imparting basic knowledge of space technology, space science and space applications to school students, and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The online registration process for YUVIKA 2026 will begin on February 27, 2026, and will remain open till March 31, 2026. Students studying in Class 9 as on January 1, 2026, in schools across India are eligible to apply.

Important dates for ISRO YUVIKA 2026

The selection of participants will be based on multiple parameters. Marks obtained in Class 8 or the last conducted examination will carry a weightage of 50 per cent. Performance in the online quiz will account for 10 per cent. Participation in science fairs and co-curricular activities in the last three years will carry 2 to 10 per cent weightage, depending on the level.