Youth Central's Annual YC SPARK for 6th and 9th Grade Students

We are thrilled to announce our YC SPARK Program, designed to inspire young minds, nurture scientific curiosity, and support students in achieving their dreams. This initiative is part of our broader vision to engage with children and empower them to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

What’s in it for you?

Exciting Cash Prizes Total prize pool worth INR 10,00,000+ Yes, that’s right — INR 10 Lakh in Cash Prizes. Show your brilliance and win exciting rewards! 🏆 Top 3 National Winners • 1st Prize: INR 1,11,000 • 2nd Prize: INR 71,000 • 3rd Prize: INR 51,000

Top 10 Winners per State * • 1st Prize: INR 51,000 • 2nd Prize: INR 35,000 • 3rd Prize: INR 21,000 • 4th–10th Prize: INR 5,000 each

Note: Online Exam can be attempted in all regional languages. Kindly read Terms & Conditions before registering for this event.

✈️ Travel & Accommodation 1st and 2nd place winners along with one parent; from each state will receive return 2nd AC train ticket and hotel accommodation in Mumbai to participate in the Grand Finale.

Note: An equal amount to 2nd AC train ticket can be reimbursed in case parents would like to make their own travel arrangements.

Grand Cash Prize - Compete in the finale to win the grand cash prizes.

State Winners Declaration

State winners will be declared only if a minimum threshold of registrations per grade (Class 6 and Class 9) is achieved from a particular state.

This ensures that the competition remains fair, competitive, and representative of talent across that state.

In the event that the required minimum number of students from a grade in a particular state is not met, Youth Central reserves the right to:

Merge two or more neighboring states or states with similar participation levels, and

Declare a combined State Winner from that pooled group of students.

Example: If Maharashtra receives sufficient registrations, it will have its own independent state winners. But if Goa has fewer than the required minimum, then Goa’s participants may be merged with Maharashtra or another nearby state, and a common winner will be announced for the merged region.

This approach ensures that every deserving student gets equal opportunity to compete and be recognized, even if their individual state has limited participation.

National Winners Declaration

National winners will be declared only if there is a minimum number of state-level winners per grade across participating states.

For a balanced and fair national competition, each grade (Class 6 and Class 9) must produce at least a set number of State Winners.

If a particular state does not meet the minimum registration requirement (and is therefore merged with another), the merged group will collectively count as one state-level representation for national qualification.

Example: If at least X State Winners are needed nationwide per grade:

Maharashtra and Karnataka each have enough registrations → both send independent State Winners.

Goa and Daman do not meet the threshold → they are merged into a single group → this group sends one common State Winner.

Only when this overall minimum state representation per grade is satisfied will Youth Central proceed to declare National Winners.

This system guarantees that the National Championship reflects diversity and participation from multiple regions, while maintaining the credibility and competitiveness of the event.

Who Can Apply? Students currently enrolled in Grade 6 or Grade 9 from any school (Private or Government) across India.

Why Wait? This is your chance to shine, showcase your scientific brilliance, and take a bold step toward your dreams.

Let’s make science a celebration!

🗓️ Important Dates • Event Date: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday) • Study Material: Supporting PDFs will be shared with all registered students by November 15th. • Exam Format: 100% Online o Recommended: Laptop or Desktop o Also Accessible via: iPad, Tablet, or Smartphone • Demo Exam: A demo link will be shared 1 month in advance to help students familiarize themselves with the platform and exam guidelines.

💳 Registration Details • Private Schools: INR 449 • Government Schools: INR 299 • (Please select your school type accordingly, Government school students, after registration, kindly send your confirmation on WhatsApp for the discount refund. कृपया आपल्या शाळेचा प्रकार योग्य प्रकारे निवडा. सरकारी शाळेतील विद्यार्थी नोंदणीनंतर सवलतीची रक्कम परत मिळण्यासाठी कृपया आपली पुष्टी व्हॉट्सअॅपवर पाठवा. कृपया अपना विद्यालय प्रकार सही रूप से चुनें। सरकारी विद्यालय के छात्र पंजीकरण के बाद छूट की राशि वापसी के लिए कृपया हमें व्हाट्सऐप करें।)

Early Bird Offer Register before October 15th and pay only: • INR 399 (Private School Students) • INR 99 (Government School Students)

Registrations close on November 30th

Grand Finale Date & Venue Announcement

Grand Finale Date: We are pleased to inform you that the date and venue for the Grand Finale of our State Winners will be officially announced on February 20th, 2026, together with the declaration of the Online Exam Winners

• Venue: Mumbai

Required Documents All participants must share one of the following valid government ID proofs for age and citizenship verification: • Aadhaar Card • Passport • Any other official ID

FAQs:

For all your questions, please visit our YC SPARK 2026 FAQ page .