Question 1

Who are eligible for the YUVIKA programme?

Accepted Answer

Students who have completed 8th Standard and currently studying in 9th Standard (the Academic year 2019-20, from ICSE, CBSE and State Syllabus) are eligible for the YUVIKA Young Scientist programme

Question 2

Where do I need to send the YUVIKA applications?

Accepted Answer

The selection will be done through online registration. The interested students can register online through ISRO website www.isro.gov.in from February 03, 2020, to March 02, 2020. the YUVIKA application should be made online only and the selection is done by ISRO

Question 3

I am from Rural Area, whether I get Rural student benefit?

Accepted Answer

To get the Rural student benefit, the school, where you are studying should be located in the Block/village Panchayat area and school Head Master should certify for it.

Question 4

When is the YUVIKA programme planned?

Accepted Answer

The YUVIKA Young Scientist programme will be held from 11 to 22, May 2020. In case of any change in the programme schedule, it will be informed later to the selected candidates.

Question 5

When and where I need to report?

Accepted Answer

The selected candidates will be informed to report to anyone centres of ISRO/DOS located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Shillong or Thiruvananthapuram

Question 6

I am in 8th Standard now, can I apply?

Accepted Answer

No,  All students who have completed their 8th Class and are currently pursuing 9th class are eligible to apply for the YUVIKA programme.

Question 7

I am in 10th Std now, can I apply?

Accepted Answer

No,  All students who are currently pursuing 9th class are eligible to apply for the YUVIKA programme and they have completed their 8th Class

Question 8

What is the medium of instruction for the YUVIKA programme?

Accepted Answer

The medium of instruction is English for the YUVIKA Young Scientist programme

Question 9

I am an Overseas Citizen of India. Whether I can apply for the YUVIKA programme?

Accepted Answer

Overseas Citizen of India, who are studying in India in 9th standard during the academic year 2019-20 are eligible for the YUVIKA programme. OCI certificate issued by Government of India to be uploaded, when it is asked to do so.

Question 10

What is the selection criteria?

Accepted Answer

The selection criteria are as mentioned below in the section of the selection procedure.

Question 11

Is there any fee to be paid by the candidate to attend the programme?

Accepted Answer

No fee is involved. The selected students will be accommodated in ISRO guest houses/hostels. Expenditure towards the travel of student (II AC fare by train from nearest Railway Station to the reporting centre and back), course material, lodging and boarding etc., during the entire course, will be borne by ISRO. II AC fare will also be provided to one guardian/parent for drop and pick up of student from the reporting centre.

Question 12

Whether my parent/guardian can stay with me in ISRO Guesthouse/hostel if I am selected?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 13

Whether a lady ISRO/DOS official will be available in the Guesthouse/Hostel, where girl students are accommodated?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 14

How can I get updates on the programme?

Accepted Answer

To know the updates about the programme, please regularly visit www.isro.gov.in

Question 15

What is the Selection Criteria for ISRO YUVIKA?

Accepted Answer

The selection is based on the 8^th Standard academic performance and extracurricular activities. The selection criteria are given above table under Selection Method.

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