Registration Deadline for Yuva Sangam Phase VII Extended till August 31, 2026
Issued by Ministry of Education
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Education on 19th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Education has extended the registration deadline for Yuva Sangam Phase VII to August 31, 2026, from the previous date of August 18, 2026. This youth exchange programme, under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative, provides an opportunity for eligible citizens aged 18–30 to participate in structured cultural and educational tours. Interested individuals must complete their online registration via the official portal before the new deadline.
Key Points / Main Content
Registration Details
- The last date for online registration is now August 31, 2026.
- Applications must be submitted through the official portal: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org.
Eligibility and Participation
- Target Audience: Youth aged 18 to 30 years, including HEI students, NSS/NYKS volunteers, and young professionals.
- Programme Duration: Selected participants will undertake educational and cultural tours lasting five to seven days (excluding travel time).
Programme Objectives and Themes
- Goal: To strengthen emotional bonds and foster mutual understanding between youth of different States and Union Territories.
- Thematic Pillars: The initiative is structured around five "Ps": Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions & Culture), Pragati (Development & Governance), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect), and Prodyogiki (Technology & Innovation).
- Exposure: Participants gain first-hand experience in local traditions, governance, innovation ecosystems, and industry.
Institutional Framework and Pairings
- Nodal Institutions: 20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), such as IITs, IIMs, and Central Universities, have been identified to host and facilitate the exchange.
- Pairing System: States and UTs are paired for the exchange; for example, Delhi is paired with Tamil Nadu (CU Tamil Nadu), and West Bengal (IIT Kharagpur) is paired with Uttarakhand (HBNU, Srinagar).
Impact Analysis
Eligible Youth (Aged 18–30) Impact They receive an extended window to apply for a programme that offers fully facilitated exposure to India’s cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity. Action Required Register on the official Yuva Sangam portal by the August 31, 2026, deadline.
Nodal Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Impact Institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIMs are designated as hubs to facilitate the exchange, host visiting participants, and organize educational tours. Action Required Prepare to host and facilitate the exchange programme, providing participants with exposure to local traditions, industries, and governance initiatives.
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Impact The department manages the extension and oversight of the flagship exchange programme to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Action Required Oversee the registration process and ensure the coordination of the 20 identified nodal institutions.