Online Registrations for Yuva Sangam (Phase VI) begins from 2 March 2026

• 03 Mar 2026
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On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Education launched the online registration portal for Yuva Sangam - Phase VI under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative. For those wondering, “Yuva Sangam” is a flagship Youth Exchange Programme of the Department of Higher Education, Government of India. This programme’s objective is to strengthen the emotional bonds and promote mutual understanding amongst young citizens from different states as well as different union territories. 

The Yuva Sangam initiative promotes the “Unity in Diversity” spirit. It allows for structured exposure visits between paired states/union territories. Youth aged 18 to 30, including students from higher education institutions, NSS/NYKS volunteers and young professionals, are eligible to apply through the official portals @ :- https://ebsb.aicte-india.org and https://ekbharat.gov.in.

The previous phase of Yuva Sangam, i.e., Phase-V, saw remarkable participation from the youth of the country. It witnessed over 46,000 registrations. Since the programme’s inception, more than 6,000 youth as well as coordinators have participated in immersive tours across various phases of Yuva Sangam, including the pilot phase in 2022. This directly reflects the growing enthusiasm amongst the youth when it comes to experiential learning and national integration. 

In Yuva Sangam Phase-VI, 22 higher education institutions (HEIs) have been identified as nodal institutions across the country. Selected participants will embark on five to seven day educational and cultural tours (excluding travel days) to their paired states and union territories. 

The program is structured around five thematic pillars, known as the 5 Ps: Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions and Culture), Pragati (Development and Governance), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect) and Prodyogiki (Technology and Innovation). 

These pillars will allow the participants to gain firsthand exposure to cultural heritage, tech advancements, local communities and educational institutions. The initiative aligns with the objectives stated under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A collaborative “Whole of Government” approach is being adopted for Yuva Sangam’s implementation. The initiative is backed by ministries/departments/agencies, state governments and the nodal higher education institutions (HEIs). 

Pairing of States/UTs and HEIs

For the Yuva Sangam Phase - VI, the pairing of states/union territories and higher education institutions (HEIs) is as follows:-

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)