Yuva Sangam Phase VI for Youth (18–30 Years) [Educational & Cultural Exposure Tours]: Apply by 18 March 2026

Applications are now open for Yuva Sangam Phase VI under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative of the Ministry of Education.

Indian youth aged 18–30 years, including students and young professionals, can apply to participate in structured inter-state exposure tours.

Selected delegates will undertake educational and cultural visits across paired States/UTs of India.

The last date to apply is 18 March 2026 (11:59 PM).

About the Opportunity

Yuva Sangam Phase VI is a national youth exchange programme conducted under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative of the Government of India. The programme focuses on strengthening people-to-people connect, especially among young citizens, through structured exposure visits to different States and Union Territories.

The primary objective of Yuva Sangam Phase VI is to promote national integration by enabling youth to experience India’s cultural diversity, development landscape, innovation ecosystem, and community engagement practices firsthand. Participants travel in groups from their home State to a paired host State, where they engage in institutional visits, cultural interactions, and experiential learning sessions.

Yuva Sangam Phase VI builds on the success of previous phases, which witnessed participation from over 1,000 youth in each edition, covering multiple States and premier Higher Educational Institutions. This phase aims to further expand cross-cultural understanding by covering 22 States and Union Territories through curated educational-cum-cultural tours. The programme is structured to nurture informed, empathetic, and nationally connected youth leaders.

Opportunity Highlights

• Programme Name: Yuva Sangam Phase VI
• Initiative Under: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
• Organized By: Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Duration: Educational-cum-cultural exposure tours (as per assigned schedule)
• Benefits: Inter-state travel, institutional exposure, cultural immersion, national networking
• Coverage: 22 States and Union Territories
• Deadline: 18 March 2026 (11:59 PM)

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian citizens aged 18–30 years.
• UG, PG students, PhD scholars from Higher Educational Institutions.
• NSS/NYKS volunteers, employed and self-employed youth may also apply.
• Applicants must be medically fit and able to travel.
• Selection ensures balanced representation across gender, educational background, rural/remote areas, and social inclusivity.
• Delegates must adhere to travel discipline, group guidelines, and cultural sensitivities of host States/UTs.
• Registration requires an APAAR ID (applicants must create one if not available).

Final selection will be made by the designated Nodal Higher Educational Institution in the applicant’s State/UT.

Benefits / What Selected Candidates Receive

Yuva Sangam Phase VI provides selected delegates with structured exposure to diverse aspects of India under five thematic areas: Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect), and Prodyogiki (Technology).

Participants gain:

• Educational visits to premier institutions such as IITs, IIMs, NITs, and IISERs
• Interaction with students, faculty, innovators, and community leaders in the host State
• Cultural immersion experiences, including local traditions and heritage exposure
• Insights into development projects and technological initiatives
• Networking opportunities with youth from across India

The programme serves as a national integration platform where youth experience real-world diversity while understanding governance models, development achievements, and innovation practices of other regions.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must register online through the official Yuva Sangam portal. Applicants are required to log in using their APAAR ID. Those who do not have an APAAR ID must create one before proceeding with registration.

After submission, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Nodal Officers of the designated Higher Educational Institution in their State/UT. All further communication regarding tour details, documentation, and schedules will be handled by the respective nodal institution.

Applicants should ensure that all information provided during registration is accurate. Selection will consider representation parameters including gender balance, educational diversity, rural inclusion, and equitable participation.

Official Registration Link: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: Ongoing
• Last Date to Apply: 18 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Phase VI Commencement: Starting from 2 March 2026 (as per schedule)

Why You Should Apply

Yuva Sangam Phase VI offers a structured platform for youth engagement beyond classroom learning. In a country marked by linguistic and cultural diversity, direct exposure to another State’s academic institutions, developmental initiatives, and social fabric provides perspective that textbooks cannot deliver.

Participation in Yuva Sangam Phase VI strengthens intercultural competence, civic awareness, and institutional exposure. For students and young professionals, such national exchange programmes add measurable value to academic and professional profiles by demonstrating adaptability, leadership potential, and cross-regional engagement.

Given the increasing emphasis on experiential learning and national mobility programmes, Yuva Sangam Phase VI represents a significant opportunity for youth seeking structured government-backed exposure at a national scale.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.