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SRM UNIVERSITY AP | EASWARI SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS PRESENTS
National-Level Challenge for High School Students

YOUTH PM 2026

Policy, Governance & Leadership Challenge for Classes 8–12
Think Like a Policymaker.
Lead Like a Changemaker.
Inviting the policymakers, problem-solvers and critical thinkers of tomorrow.
Step into a real-world challenge where your team will solve a public problem, build a policy, defend your ideas and respond to a live crisis. Youth PM 2026 turns classrooms into spaces for leadership, debate and decision-making.
The Challenge

What will students actually do?

Youth PM is designed around action, not memorisation. Teams move from an idea on paper to high-pressure decision-making and finally to a parliamentary-style debate.

Stage 01

Policy Blueprint

Submit an innovative, multidisciplinary solution to a real-world policy challenge.

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Stage 02

Cabinet Crisis Simulation

Work as a team, respond to an evolving crisis, defend decisions and think like policymakers.

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Stage 03

Grand Finale

Compete at SRM University-AP in a high-impact Parliamentary Debate before faculty and distinguished experts.

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“Great policy begins with a better question — and changemakers are the people willing to think critically, solve boldly and defend their ideas.
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Included for Registered Students

2 Free Online Masterclasses Before the Challenge

✓ Free for Registered Students Public Speaking Policy Making

Registered students will learn directly from SRM University-AP faculty and experts. The sessions are designed to strengthen confident speaking, argument building, policy thinking and presentation — giving students practical preparation before they enter the Youth PM challenge.

Limited team slots are available. Complete team registration by 20 September 2026 to secure participation and access the two free masterclasses.
Team & Participation

From registration to the Grand Finale.

A clear path for schools: nominate a team, receive the policy challenge, submit the blueprint, train with experts and progress through the competition.

Student Team 3 Students
School Representative 1 Coordinator
School Participation Multiple Teams
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Register Your Team

Nominate three students and one school coordinator. Submit a separate registration for each team.

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Receive Policy Topics

After 20 September, registered teams will receive the policy topics for the first stage.

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Submit the Policy Blueprint

Research the challenge, develop a multidisciplinary solution and submit the team's blueprint online.

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Train with Experts

Participating students attend the exclusive online Public Speaking Masterclasses.

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Compete & Advance

Teams progress through the Cabinet Crisis Simulation towards the Grand Finale at SRM University-AP.

Recognition & Awards

PRIZES WORTH ₹4 LAKHS

Individual Rewards • Team Rewards • School Recognition

1st Prize ₹35,000 per student
3-Member Winning Team ₹1,05,000 Total Team Prize
2nd Prize ₹25,000 per student
3-Member Team ₹75,000 Total Team Prize
3rd Prize ₹20,000 per student
3-Member Team ₹60,000 Total Team Prize
School Recognition

🏆 Winner's Trophy for Outstanding School

Plus exciting gifts for accompanying teachers

Why Participate?

A competition students remember — and schools can be proud of.

Youth PM gives students a serious platform to think, speak and lead, while giving schools a national stage to showcase young talent beyond conventional academics.

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For Students

  • Policy Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Certificates of Excellence & Participation
  • Travel & Accommodation Support for Finalists
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For Schools

  • National-level student exposure
  • Platform to showcase student leadership and policy thinking
  • Winner's Trophy for Outstanding School
  • Recognition through student performance at the Grand Finale
  • Exciting gifts for accompanying teachers
  • Faculty-led learning beyond the regular classroom
Eligibility

Who can participate?

Students of Classes 8–12

CBSE • ICSE • IB • Other Recognised Boards

Selected schools across North & Central India are being invited.

Delhi-NCR Punjab Haryana Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan North East Maharashtra Odisha Jharkhand
Help & Support

Connect with Our Regional Coordinators

Need support with eligibility, team registration, competition stages or participation? Choose your region, flip the card and connect by phone or WhatsApp.

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PM 2026
Rajasthan & Gujarat

Western Region

Rajasthan • Gujarat
Regional Coordinator Manish Sharma
Western Region

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Manish Sharma
Delhi NCR & North India

Northern Region

Delhi NCR • Uttar Pradesh • Haryana • Jammu • Punjab • Himachal Pradesh • Uttarakhand
Regional Coordinators Akshay Nanda & Drishti Malik
Northern Region

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Akshay Nanda
DM
Drishti Malik
Central & West India

Central-West Region

Madhya Pradesh • Chhattisgarh • Maharashtra
Regional Coordinator Saket Mahawar
Central-West Region

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SM
Saket Mahawar
Bihar & Jharkhand

Eastern Region

Bihar • Jharkhand
Regional Coordinator Himanshu Sinha
Eastern Region

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HS
Himanshu Sinha
North East & Eastern India

North East Region

Assam • North East • West Bengal • Odisha
Regional Coordinator Ms Meghali
North East Region

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MM
Ms Meghali
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything your school needs to know.

What is Youth PM 2026?

Youth PM 2026 – Policy Beyond Boundaries is a national school competition that introduces students to policymaking, public speaking, leadership and governance through policy challenges, simulations and parliamentary debate.

Who can participate?

Students studying in Classes 8–12 from CBSE, ICSE, IB and other recognised boards are eligible to participate.

How many members are there in a team?

Each school team consists of 3 student members and 1 school coordinator.

Can a school register more than one team?

Yes. A school may register multiple teams for Youth PM 2026. A separate registration form should be submitted for each team.

What happens after registration?

Registered teams will receive their policy topics after 20 September. Students then work on the assigned challenge and submit their Policy Blueprint online.

What are the Public Speaking Masterclasses?

Participating students receive access to 2 exclusive online Public Speaking Masterclasses conducted by SRM University-AP faculty and experts.

What prizes can students win?

The 1st Prize is ₹35,000 per student, the 2nd Prize is ₹25,000 per student and the 3rd Prize is ₹20,000 per student. For a three-student team, this translates to team prizes of ₹1,05,000, ₹75,000 and ₹60,000 respectively.

What is the total prize pool?

Youth PM 2026 offers prizes worth ₹4 lakhs across the competition.

Will finalists receive travel support?

Yes. Travel and accommodation support is provided for finalists attending the Grand Finale at SRM University-AP.

Where will the Grand Finale take place?

The Grand Finale will be hosted at SRM University-AP.

Official Registration

Register Your School Team

Nominate 3 students + 1 coordinator. Schools may register multiple teams; submit a separate form for each team.

Registration closes 20 September 2026 • Limited slots available.
Registered students receive 2 free online masterclasses in Public Speaking and Policy Making.

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Your Ideas. Your Voice. Your Policy.

Give your students the opportunity to think beyond the classroom, speak with confidence and experience leadership in action.

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