The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is organising a special programme for school children called “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) or “Young Scientist Programme” to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to young students, especially for those from rural areas.

The online registration process is underway and the last date to apply is April 10 till 4 pm. The announcement of provisional selection list for YUVIKA will be out on  April 20, 2022. Interested candidates can register for YUVIKA 2022 at the official website at www.isro.gov.in. The YUVIKA – 2022 residential programme will be of two weeks duration during summer holidays May 16- May 28, 2022.

The initiative aims to select 150 students from throughout the country who are in Class 9th as of March 1, 2022 and attend a school in India’s territory.

ISRO’s YUVIKA 2022 Selection criteria

Marks obtained in Class ‘VIII’ examination.

Participation in science fair (school / district / state & above level organised by school / district / state / Central government authority) in last three years.

Prize in Olympiad / Science competitions and equivalent (1 to 3 rank in last 3 years at school / district / state & above level) in last three years.

Winner of sports competitions conducted by School / Govt. / Institutions / Registered Sports federation (1 to 3 rank in last 3 years at school / district / state & above level) in last three years. Winner of online games will not be considered.

Member of Scout and guides / NCC / NSS in last three years.

Performance in online quiz.

A special weightage to students studying in school located in panchayat area will be provided

Direct link to register

How to register for YUVIKA -2022

Visit the official website of ISRO at www.isro.gov.in

On the homepage, click on the link that reads,’ YUVIKA – 2022 Online registration announced.(Last date: April 10, 2022, 04-00 p.m).

Register for YUVIKA- 2022.

 Read the quiz instructions. Appear in the online quiz within 48 hours of e-mail registration for YUVIKA – 2022.

 Login to YUVIKA portal minimum after 60 minutes from quiz submission and fill all the information correctly. Submit the online application form and download the submitted form.

 Upload the signed copy and all the required certificates before last date of registration.