ISRO Announces Young Scientist Programme 2024 (YUVIKA)
New Delhi: The allure of space and the universe captivates the youth, fueling their boundless curiosity to explore celestial phenomena. Recognizing this fervent interest, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a special initiative for school children known as the “Young Scientist Programme” or “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA).
The primary aim of this program is to instill foundational knowledge in Space Science, Space Technology, and Space Applications among young students, acquainting them with the latest advancements in the field. ISRO endeavors to “Catch them young,” acknowledging the potential of youth to engage and excel in space science and technology, thus contributing to the nation’s future.
YUVIKA also aims to inspire more students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Tailored specifically for rural areas, the program seeks to raise awareness about emerging trends in science and technology among school-goers.
The YUVIKA program spans two weeks and includes classroom training, practical experiments, hands-on activities with CANSAT, robotic kits, model rocketry, and interactions with ISRO scientists, along with field trips to ISRO facilities.
Since its inception, YUVIKA has witnessed significant success, with 111, 153, and 337 students participating in 2019, 2022, and 2023, respectively, representing all states and Union Territories of India. ISRO received an overwhelming response for YUVIKA – 2023, as more than 1.25 lakhs students had registered for YUVIKA – 2023 from all corners of India. Students are selected based on academic performance, as well as involvement in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
The course covers class room lectures, hands on activity like robotics challenge, DIY assembly of rocket/satellite, sky gazing, etc., technical facility visits, and interaction with space scientists.
How to Register for YUVIKA-2024?
ISRO has announced the YUVIKA-2024. The registration process for YUVIKA-2024 will be held from February 20 to March 20, 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 at 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.
Who can apply for YUVIKA – 2024?Students studying in Class 9 as on January 1, 2024, within India are eligible to apply for the ISRO Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA). Applicants are advised to review carefully all the details entered in the application form, uploaded documents and certificates before submitting the application form. Applications once submitted cannot be edited or modified later. For more information, applicant students can visit the website of ISRO Antariksha Jigyasa: https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika
