Online registration for ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020 for school children begins

February 3: Launched in 2019, the the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited application for Young Scientist Programme 2020. This is a unique opportunity for the school students across the country. The application process has begun and will continue till February 24, 6 pm on the official website, isro,gov.in. The selected candidates will get opportunity to participate in an all-expenses paid, residential programme from May 11 to 22, 2020, to be hosted at four ISRO centres.

Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) or the Young Scientist Programme is in its second year, having started in 2019. The second session of the programme is scheduled to be held during the month of May 2020. CBSE, ICSE and State Board students who have finished 8th standard and are currently studying in 9th standard (in the academic year 2019-20) are eligible for the programme. Students who are studying in India including OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) are also eligible for the programme. The selection is based on the 8th Standard academic performance and extracurricular activities.

ISRO will shortlist three students each from each state or Union Territory. Besides, five seats are reserved for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates. The space agency will release the list of provisionally shortlisted candidates from each state on March 2. Those provisionally selected will be required to upload the attested copies of the relevant certificates on or before March 23. After verifying the relevant certificates the final selection list will be published on March 30.