ISRO YUVIKA Programme 2025 initiative is aimed at providing young students with an introduction to the latest trends in space science and technology, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
ISRO YUVIKA Programme 2025: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) registration window is now closed for the Young Scientist Programme, YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA). The official website, of ISRO YUBIKA Programme is jigyasa.iirs.gov.in. This initiative is aimed at providing young students with an introduction to the latest trends in space science and technology, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
ISRO YUVIKA Programme: Important Dates
The selection for YUVIKA 2025 will be based on various criteria to ensure the most deserving candidates are chosen. The first selection list will be released on April 7, and selected candidates will be required to report to the respective ISRO centres by May 19, or the date communicated to them via their registered email addresses.
| Serial No. | Activities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Announcement of Programme | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| 2 | Registration starts | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| 3 | Registration ends | Mar. 23, 2025 |
| 4 | Release of First selection list | Apr. 07, 2025 |
| 5 | Reporting by Selected students at respective ISRO centres | May 18, 2025 or as intimated by ISRO through registered email of the student. |
| 6 | YUVIKA Programme | May 19-30,2025 |
| 7 | Send-off date for selected students from respective centre | May 31 , 2025 |
ISRO YUVIKA Programme: Empowering Future Space Scientists
The ISRO YUVIKA programme, scheduled for 2025, is designed to foster scientific curiosity and innovation among school students, particularly in the field of space exploration. The programme is focused on nurturing young minds by providing exposure to ISRO's space missions, research, and technological advancements. The initiative is also intended to encourage more students to explore STEM-based careers.
ISRO YUVIKA 2025 Eligibility Criteria and Parameters
Eligibility for the programme is open to students currently studying in Class 9. The selection process is comprehensive and includes the following parameters:
- Marks obtained in Class 8 exam: 50%
- Performance in the online quiz: 10%
- Participation in science fairs (school, district, state, or above level in the last 3 years): 2/5/10%
- Rank in Olympiads or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School/District/State & above level in the last 3 years): 2/4/5%
- Winners of sports competitions (1 to 3 rank in School/District/State & above level in the last 3 years): 2/4/5%
- Membership in Scout and Guides / NCC / NSS in the last 3 years: 5%
- Studying in a Village/Rural School located in the Panchayat area: 15%
The ISRO YUVIKA programme is a significant step in the organization’s initiative to “Catch them young” by identifying and nurturing young talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. This move is also intended to inspire students to pursue higher studies and careers in space-related research and technology, which remain critical to India’s ambitions in the global space arena.
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