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ISRO Launches Young Scientist Programme 2020 for Students, Registration Begin Today
The ISRO's Young Scientist Programme 2020 online application process will begin from today and last till February 24, 2020.
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: The online registration process for ISRO's Young Scientist Programme 2020 will start from today, i.e. February 3, 2020. The programme aims at offering basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to the students are interested in the area of space.
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Important Details
 The programme duration is for two weeks, i.e. from May 11 to May 22, 2020
 From each state and union territory, three students will be selected for the programme
 Eligibility: Students who have finished their eighth class and are studying grade ninth and based on their academic performance, the selection will be made.
 The two-week programme will be held in four centres of ISRO located in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Shillong.
 The programme aims at providing basic knowledge of space technology, space science, and space application.
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Weightage for Selection
Total of 100%
 Performance in the 8th Std Examination: 60%
 Prize in school events organised by the School or Education board from the year 2016 onwards (like Elocution, Debate, Essay Writing....) at District/State/National/ International Level (For weightage the higher level will be considered): 2/4/6/10%
 Winners of District/State/National/International Level sports activities organised by School or Education board from the year 2016 onwards (For weightage the higher level will be considered): 2/4/6/10%
 Scouts and Guides/NCC/NSS Member - during the current academic year (2019-20): 5%
 Studying in Rural School (Certificate of proof to this effect to be produced from the head of the school - Criteria: The school, where the candidate is studying should be located in Block/Village Panchayath Area): 15%
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: How to Apply
 Go to the official website of ISRO, i.e. isro.gov.in
 On the homepage, click on the link YUVIKA 2020
 You will be redirected to a new page
 Register yourself and fill up the application form
 Submit your application
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2020: Important Dates
 Beginning of online application: February 3, 2020
 Last date of online application: February 24, 2020
 The first date of the programme: May 11, 2020
 Last date of the programme: May 22, 2020
