Programme 2026
Def-Space Summer School 2026
A flagship 6-week intensive online initiative under Def-Space Education & Innovation — shaping India's future in Space, Defence, and Technology.
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A flagship 6-week intensive online initiative under Def-Space Education & Innovation — shaping India's future in Space, Defence, and Technology.
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Weeks Programme
42 Days Total
2
Batches 2026
May & July
6
Tech Domains
All Covered
VI–XII
Classes Eligible
All Boards
The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, has initiated groundbreaking reforms in the space sector. These initiatives are designed to enhance and promote defence & space education, research, and development across the nation.
A key highlight is the celebration of National Space Day on August 23 which underscores India's commitment to fostering innovation and scientific excellence in space exploration. In alignment with the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan@2047.
The Bharat Space Education Research Centre is pleased to announce the Def-Space Summer School Programme 2026 , a flagship 6-week intensive online initiative under the Def-Space Education and Innovation.
This structured summer school delivers high-quality, hands-on education in Space Science, Defence Technology, and Emerging Technologies to school students. It cultivates innovation, technical proficiency, and career awareness among young learners, advancing India's Viksit Bharat @2047. vision and the Atmanirbhar Bharat commitment to technological self-reliance.
Admissions open to students in Classes VI to XII across all recognized boards:
Designed for young learners with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), focusing on Defence & Space, Computing, and Frontier Technologies.
Duration
6 weeks (42 days)
Batch I
15 May – 30 June 2026
Batch II
19th June – 30th July 2026
Mode
Fully virtual — live interactive sessions + recorded lectures
Schedule
Fridays to Sundays, 2–3 hours per day
Projects
Monday to Thursday — dedicated project activities
Master cutting-edge technologies across six specialized tracks
Design & Launch Systems, Propulsion Engineering, Payload Development
Tactical Applications, Surveillance Systems, Flight Control
Next-Gen Drones, Urban Air Mobility, Fleet Management
Aerodynamics, CFD Simulation, Structural Analysis
Automation, Autonomous Systems, Sensor Integration
ML Fundamentals, Neural Networks, Real-world Applications
Dedicated modules on career prospects in Defence & Space Science, Computing, and Advanced Technologies, covering:
Key Programme Highlights
Deserving candidates may avail merit-based scholarships through the Bharat Def-Space Summer Internship Examination 2026, securing admission to Batch II (19th June – 30th July 2026). Scholarship awardees shall remit only the prescribed examination fee.
Register for Def-Space Summer School 2026 via the official BSERC portal