The Times of India

ISRO opens YUVIKA 2026, sets strict merit criteria to scout Class 9th talent for space science

The Indian Space Research Organisation has launched YUVIKA 2026 to introduce Class 9 students to space science and technology. Selection will be merit-based, with added weightage for rural students and extracurricular achievements. The programme will run at nine ISRO centres, with travel, accommodation and course expenses fully covered by the agency.