Kozhikode’s Arjun — Class 11 student — noticed that paddy farmers in his village wasted hours checking irrigation manually. He built a low-cost IoT sensor with his two friends. They registered on yip.kerala.gov.in — submitted their idea under YIP 8.0 — won at district level. Got mentorship from KDISC experts. Prototype now being tested in 3 villages.
Young Innovators Programme (YIP) — Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), Government of Kerala’s flagship innovation initiative. School and college students across Kerala submit ideas to solve real-world problems — mentored, evaluated, and rewarded at district and state levels. YIP 8.0 (2025) = 4,82,738 students registered — 47,641 ideas submitted. YIP 9.0 = 2026 edition — registration expected July 2026.
Official Portal: 👉 yip.kerala.gov.in K-DISC: 👉 kdisc.kerala.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer (ദ്രുത ഉത്തരം): YIP 8.0 (2025): Completed — 4.82 lakh students — 47,641 ideas YIP 9.0 (2026): Expected July 2026 — watch yip.kerala.gov.in Register: yip.kerala.gov.in → Apply Now Eligible: Class 8 students to young professionals — Kerala Helpline: 0471-4117000 | [email protected]
YIP Growth — 9 Editions
YIP = India’s largest student innovation program:
| Edition | Year | Students Registered | Ideas Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| YIP 1.0 | 2018 | 1,320 | 204 |
| YIP 2.0 | 2019 | 3,950 | 1,003 |
| YIP 3.0 | 2020 | 13,002 | 3,747 |
| YIP 4.0 | 2021 | 1,02,512 | 9,404 |
| YIP 5.0 | 2022 | 1,58,965 | 17,877 |
| YIP 6.0 | 2023 | 2,13,473 | 25,352 |
| YIP 7.0 | 2024 | 2,77,248 | 26,320 |
| YIP 8.0 | 2025 | 4,82,738 | 47,641 |
| YIP 9.0 | 2026 | Expected | — |
Eligibility — ആർക്കൊക്കെ പങ്കെടുക്കാം?
Eligible:
- ✅ School students — Class 8 and above
- ✅ College students — UG/PG — any stream
- ✅ Research scholars and young professionals
- ✅ Teams of up to 5 members (same institution)
- ✅ Individual registration also allowed
- ✅ Any government/aided/private institution in Kerala
Important:
- All team members must be from the same institution
- No age bar for young professionals
- Any stream — Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine — all welcome
Registration — Step by Step
Step 1: yip.kerala.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “Apply Now” / “Register” click karein
Step 3: Institution type select karein:
- School
- College
- Others (young professionals)
Step 4: Details fill karein:
- Personal details — name, email, mobile
- Institution name + district
- Team details (if team registration)
- Password set karein
Step 5: Email/Mobile verify karein → Registration complete
Step 6: Login credentials save karein
Login — Dashboard Access
Step 1: yip.kerala.gov.in → “Login” click karein
Step 2: Email/Username + Password enter karein
Step 3: Dashboard open hoga — access karein:
- Idea/Project submission
- Evaluation status track
- Learning resources
- Mentor connect
- Announcements
Idea Submission — Process
Registration ke baad idea submit karein:
Step 1: Login → “Submit Idea” / “Problem Statement”
Step 2: Problem statement select karein (K-DISC defined themes)
Step 3: Idea details fill karein:
- Problem description
- Proposed solution
- Innovation aspect
- Feasibility + impact
Step 4: Supporting documents upload (optional — prototype, sketches, video)
Step 5: Submit → Acknowledgement milega
Evaluation Process — District to State
How winners are selected:
| Level | Process |
|---|---|
| Registration | All eligible students/teams |
| Idea Evaluation | K-DISC expert panel — usefulness, novelty, feasibility |
| District Level | Top ideas from each district selected |
| State Level | District winners compete — final shortlisting |
| Mentorship | Selected teams get industry/academic mentors |
| Showcase | Final presentation + awards |
Evaluation criteria:
- Usefulness / Value of solution
- Market potential or social worth
- Novelty and non-obviousness
- Feasibility and practicality
What YIP Provides
Selected students get:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Expert Mentorship | Industry + academia mentors assigned |
| Training | Design thinking, problem-solving workshops |
| Funding Support | Prototype development grants |
| Recognition | District + State level awards |
| Certification | K-DISC certificate |
| Network | Connect with Kerala’s innovation ecosystem |
YIP 9.0 (2026) — Expected Dates
YIP 9.0 = 2026 edition — not officially launched yet (as of May 2026)
Expected timeline (based on previous editions):
| Activity | Expected |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | July 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | August–September 2026 |
| Idea Submission | After registration window |
| Shortlisting | October–November 2026 |
| Mentoring Phase | December 2026 onwards |
Watch: yip.kerala.gov.in + K-DISC social media for official announcement।
Documents Required
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| ID Proof | Aadhaar / School ID / College ID |
| Institution proof | For team registration |
| Project brief | Optional at registration stage |
You do not need a complete project to register — an idea or a problem observation is enough to start।
Common Questions + Fix
“Registration link not working”: yip.kerala.gov.in → “Apply Now” button। Registration opens annually — July onwards। Portal check karein।
“Team member from different college”: All team members must be from same institution। Individual registration = allowed separately।
“Forgot password”: yip.kerala.gov.in → Login → “Forgot Password” → Email OTP → Reset।
“Idea rejected at district level”: Evaluation criteria = usefulness + novelty + feasibility। Feedback milega — improve karein — next edition mein apply karein।
FAQ — പതിവ് ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ
YIP Kerala 2026 registration kab shuru hogi? (YIP 2026 രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ എപ്പോൾ?) YIP 9.0 = July 2026 expected। Official announcement ke liye yip.kerala.gov.in watch karein।
YIP 8.0 mein kitne students participate kiye? 4,82,738 students registered — 47,641 ideas submitted — largest edition till date।
Individual ya team — kaunsa better? Dono allowed। Team = max 5 members — same institution। Team = stronger idea development।
Kerala ke bahar ke students apply kar sakte hain? Nahi — YIP = Kerala institutions only।
Helpline: 0471-4117000 | [email protected]
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| YIP Portal | yip.kerala.gov.in |
| K-DISC | kdisc.kerala.gov.in |
| Register | yip.kerala.gov.in → Apply Now |
| Helpline | 0471-4117000 |
| [email protected] |
Arjun’s IoT irrigation sensor is now being tested in 3 villages — started with a YIP registration.
Kerala students — yip.kerala.gov.in watch karein। YIP 9.0 registration July 2026 mein expected। ഒരു ആശയം ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ — YIP-ൽ ചേരൂ।
Related Articles: