Eligible participants aged 18–30 years, including students from Higher Education Institutions, NSS/NYKS volunteers, and young professionals, can apply online via the official portals: ebsb.aicte-india.org and ekbharat.gov.in.
Yuva Sangam promotes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” through structured educational and cultural exposure visits between paired States and Union Territories. The programme encourages experiential learning and fosters national integration among youth.
During Phase VI, 22 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been designated as nodal centres for managing the youth exchanges. Selected participants will undertake five- to seven-day educational and cultural tours to their paired States/UTs, excluding travel days.
The Five Pillars of Yuva Sangam
- Paryatan (Tourism): Exposure to local cultural and natural heritage.
- Parampara (Traditions & Culture): Understanding regional customs and practices.
- Pragati (Development & Governance): Insights into state development initiatives and governance.
- Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect): Building friendships and interpersonal networks across states.
- Prodyogiki (Technology & Innovation): Learning about technological and educational advancements in host states.
State and Institution Pairings
Key pairings for Phase VI include:
- Andhra Pradesh – IIT Tirupati with Maharashtra – IISER Pune
- Delhi – IIT Delhi with Chhattisgarh – IIT Bhilai
- Karnataka – IIIT Dharwad with Rajasthan – MNIT Jaipur
- Punjab – IIT Ropar with Bihar – IIT Patna
- Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh – IIM Jammu with Kerala & Lakshadweep – IIM Kozhikode
- Meghalaya – IIM Shillong with Telangana – NIT Warangal
- Madhya Pradesh – IIT Indore with Jharkhand – IIT Dhanbad
- Himachal Pradesh – CU of Himachal Pradesh with Puducherry – NIT Puducherry
- Arunachal Pradesh – NERIST with Uttar Pradesh – IIM Lucknow
- Haryana – NIT Kurukshetra with Tripura – NIT Agartala
- Gujarat & DNH & DD – IIM Ahmedabad with Odisha – NIT Rourkela
The Yuva Sangam programme aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 by encouraging youth to experience diverse cultures, governance models, technological innovation, and grassroots development first-hand.
Since its launch, Yuva Sangam has witnessed active participation from thousands of students and young professionals, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on youth engagement, national integration, and experiential learning.