ISRO Young Scientist Programme: Registration starts on February 20

The registration process for ISRO Young Scientist Programme will end on March 20, 2024. Read here to know the details.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to conduct its special 'Young Scientist Programme' or 'YUVIKA' for school children. The programme is to impart basic knowledge on space technology, science, and applications. 

ISRO Young Scientist Programme is designed to introduce young students to emerging trends in space science and technology, and to inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields.

YUVIKA aims to nurture the future leaders of the nation by instilling a passion for science and innovation.

ISRO message on X reads, "YUva VIgyani KAryakram (Young Scientist Programme) - 2024 is announced. Students of standard 9 (on January 1, 2024) studying in India are eligible. Registration opens on February 20, 2024."

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.

The first selection list will be out on March 28, 2024. The selection of participants in YUVIKA-2024 will be carried out on the basis of following parameters - marks obtained in Class 8 exam, performance in the online quiz, participation in science fair (school / district / state & above level in last 3 years), rank in Olympiad or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years), winners of sport competitions ( 1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years), scout and Guides / NCC / NSS Member in last 3 years, and studying in Village / Rural School located in Panchayat area.

Steps to register for YUVIKA 2024

Step-1: Register in ISRO Antariksha Jigyasa Platform-https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/registration

Step-2: Verify your email as received after successful registration in above website. Please click on the verification link sent to your registered email ID.

Step-3: Participate in SpaceQuiz. Read Quiz guidelines carefully before appearing for the quiz.

Step-4: Fill your personal profile and education details

Step-5: 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.

Step-6: Generate your certificate for verification by your principal/Head of School/ Parent/ Guardian (Any mismatch observed in the attached certificate (s) by the student and certificate for verification submitted by student will liable for cancellation of candidature of the student)

Step-7: Scan and upload your document and submit the application.

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