08-04-2025
ISRO’s YUVIKA 2025: A Golden Opportunity for Class 9 Students to Explore Space Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened applications for YUVIKA 2025 (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram) – the Young Scientist Programme that gives Class 9 students across India a firsthand experience of space science and technology. This initiative is designed to nurture young minds, build scientific curiosity, and inspire the next generation of Indian space scientists and engineers.
🌠 What is YUVIKA?
YUVIKA is more than just a science camp. It’s a national-level residential programme where selected students get the rare chance to:
Interact with real ISRO scientists and engineers
Visit prestigious ISRO centers like SDSC-SHAR (Sriharikota), VSSC (Thiruvananthapuram), and URSC (Bengaluru)
Learn about satellite communication, space missions, rocket launching, and more
Participate in workshops, model-making sessions, quizzes, and hands-on experiments
Experience the thrill of real-world space science beyond textbooks
Launched in 2019, this program is part of ISRO’s larger outreach efforts under the "Jigyasa" initiative in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
👩🚀 Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to:
Indian students studying in Class 9 (as of 2024–25)
Students from both government and private schools
Students with a keen interest in science and strong academic records
Participation in science fairs, Olympiads, and other co-curricular science activities will add weight to your application
ISRO selects a balanced number of students from all States and Union Territories, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone, especially students from rural backgrounds.
🗓️ YUVIKA 2025 Key Dates
| 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 |
The selection of participants in YUVIKA-2025 will be carried out on the basis of following parameters
| Marks obtained in Class 8 exam. | 50 % |
| Performance in the online quiz | 10% |
| Participation in science fair (school / district / state & above level in last 3 years) | 2/5/10% |
| Rank in Olympiad or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) | 2/4/5% |
| Winners of sport competitions ( 1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years) | 2/4/5% |
| Scout and Guides / NCC / NSS Member in last 3 years | 5% |
| Studying in Village / Rural School located in Panchayat area | 15% |
The first list of selected students for YUVIKA 2025 has been released on April 7, 2025. Students can check their selection status via the official ISRO YUVIKA page.
👉 Check the YUVIKA 2025 Selection List Here
🧠 What Will You Learn in YUVIKA?
Basics of astronomy, satellites, and rocket science
India’s space missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Gaganyaan
How satellites help in communication, weather forecasting, and disaster management
Building small satellite models or launching water rockets
How space data is used in everyday life
Students also get to tour ISRO’s clean rooms, launch pads, mission control centers, and satellite testing facilities.
🎓 What Are the Benefits?
Certificate of Participation from ISRO
Exposure to top scientists and latest tech
Develop teamwork, creativity, and scientific thinking
Network with students from across India
Boost your profile for future science Olympiads and scholarships
🤔 FAQs
Q: Is the programme free?
Yes! ISRO covers travel, accommodation, food, and training expenses.
Q: How many students are selected?
Usually around 150 students are selected from across India.
Q: Can Class 8 or Class 10 students apply?
No. Only Class 9 students (2024–25 session) are eligible.
Q: Is knowledge of space science required?
No prior expertise is needed—just curiosity and a passion for science!
India's space journey has inspired the world, and now it's your turn to be a part of it. If you're a student who dreams of rockets, stars, and space missions, YUVIKA is your chance to explore that dream up close.
Why YUVIKA is a Game-Changer
By participating in YUVIKA, students gain not only knowledge but also inspiration and motivation to pursue careers in STEM fields. It fosters a spirit of scientific inquiry and connects students with some of the brightest minds in the field of space research.
Missed Out This Year?
If you couldn’t apply this year, don’t worry! ISRO organizes YUVIKA annually. Make sure to keep an eye on their official website early next year for updates on the YUVIKA 2026 program
YUVIKA is more than a summer camp—it’s a stepping stone to a bright future in science and space exploration. If you're in Class 9, this is your chance to dream big and shoot for the stars!
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