What is it in for the students?

Shortlisted SMART PRELIMS / SPOT100’s will be provided guidance & will have exclusive access to SPOTLink, an online Science learning & engagement platform intended to provide impactful programs to develop science literacy, build critical skills and foster joy of learning science.

Virtual Classroom Sessions: All SPOT PRELIMS qualifiers shall be concurred with 5 Virtual classroom sessions on relevant & futuristic science topics by leading Science personalities (Scientists, Doctors, Researchers etc).

Educational visits to Science destinations: Shortlisted SPOT100’s are afforded with an educationally enriching science tour at a Museums, Space centres, Research labs etc. (Subject to Covid relaxation by respective State Govt’s)

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Internships: Top ranked SPOT100 undergoes 3 – 5 days internship on Space Science at a leading research center.

SPOT Mentorships: In addition to knowledge-based learning, it’s essential that students have strong mentors and role models to look up to and keep them engaged. SPOTLink hope to inspire the next generation of students by aiding them in identifying strong mentors.

SPOTLink plays a crucial role in teaming up / support SPOT100’s with STEM gurus (Academicians, Researchers, Professors, Scientists) to diverse scientific careers, answering science questions, clarify doubts, for mentoring, share queries / experiences, consulting etc.

SPOT 1-month long Mentorships last week of April 2025 and end May 2025.

Kindly note, Edu. Tour & Internships are subject to the country/state being free from any Covid type of exigencies & the subsequent permissions from the State Govts. No reimbursement shall be done in place of travel/internships. However, in such a scenario, VSSF shall provide additional Virtual Classroom sessions for SPOT100's.