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YTS+

YTS+ (formerly Young Technology Scholars) is a two-week immersive summer program for high schoolers interested in biology, economics, mathematics, or physics but seeking unconventional career paths. It offers 3 tracks, helping students discover subjects that genuinely excite them beyond exam-focused learning.

Overview

2 week summer experience for those who are curious about the 'Why' 

YTS+ is a two-week immersive summer program for tinkerers, makers-builders and problem solvers. Earlier called Young Technology Scholars, it now has multiple tracks for high schoolers who are interested in subjects like biology, economics, mathematics and physics but do not want to follow the conventional paths of becoming doctors, economists, mathematicians or physicists.

It goes beyond memorising formulas or learning concepts for assessments and exams. It helps students figure out which topics and subjects excite them enough to stay up late and which ones they might want to pursue in the future. It has 3 exciting tracks for students to choose from.

Choose a Track

After an initial common learning phase, students choose a track to explore ideas across engineering, mathematics, biology and economics.

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Biology beyond medicine

Solutions inspired by life itself

Hands-on experiments to explore how biological systems can help address problems in healthcare, environment, sanitation and biotechnology.

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Data Science, Economics and Business

Using numbers to shape choices 

Harnessing data-driven insights for solving real-world economic and business questions. Integrating data science, Al-ML, economic and business principles.

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Robotics in action

Machines that think and act 

Building and testing machines using robotics, electronics, and systems thinking to solve challenges in mobility, automation, agriculture, sustainability, and more.

Why YTS+

Learning before labels

At YTS+, students start with big questions and real-world problems. They explore across disciplines before narrowing focus and making lifelong choices. In each track, students

  • Focus on solving problems
  • Experience interdisciplinary learning
  • Choose hands-on projects
  • Have mentors from top global institutions

Two-week Journey

Phase 1

Exploratory phase

  • Introduction to the three tracks.
  • Introduction to real-world problems, first-principles thinking, conceptualization of solutions.

Project overview and team selection

  • Overview of projects based on real-world problems.
  • Team formation - based on projects. 
    YTS+ tracks and project details

Phase 2

Advance to learning tracks

  • Working on projects for a week - in the chosen track.
  • Project execution with faculty guidance and support

Phase 3

Demo day

  • Project exhibition and presentation on demo day
YTS+ Tracks and project Details

YTS Class Profile

Class of 2025

218
Students
122
Schools
59
Cities
71
Female Participants

Previous Years

200+
Students
120+
Schools
60+
Cities
55+
Female Participants

Faculty at YTS+

Taught by a faculty from across the globe. Deeply involved in teaching, mentoring, and project guidance.

Admission Process

Application form submission

Mention interests, curiosity and motivations

Application screening

Reviewed for mindset, readiness and alignment

Online interview (optional)

Conversation to understand clarity of purpose and value fit

Admission decision

Holistic evaluation and final decision communication

Testimonials

Hear from our students about their experiences in the program.

  • YTS gave me a deeper understanding of data science and how it works in the real world. I also got a chance to connect with like minded individuals and learned through hands on project.
  • In school, I think we learnt more from our textbooks and course material, but here in YTS, I had the opportunity to do more of hands-on kind of learning. Every concept that I learn, every formula that I learn, directly applied back to what I was physically doing with my project. That was really interesting.”
  • From the day I came into Plaksha, I have attended many lectures and all of them have something hands-on to do. From looking into microscopes and going to actual lakes to collect samples and research talks that range from business ideas to life learning, all are really unique and something that I have never done before."

Fee Details

Program fee for the year 2026: ₹1,05,000 + GST

Program Dates 2026

Jan 29, 2026
Applications open
Feb 22, 2026
Round 1 deadline
Mar 29, 2026
Round 2 deadline
Apr 19, 2026
Round 3 deadline

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The program is open to students from Class 9 -12, across all streams.

  • The YTS+ program offers three tracks. 'Biology Beyond Medicine' focuses on hands-on experiments that explore how biological systems can address problems in healthcare, environment, sanitation, and biotechnology. 'Data Science, Economics and Business' uses numbers to shape choices, integrating data science, AI-ML, and economic and business principles. 'Robotics in Action' focuses on building and testing machines using robotics, electronics, and systems thinking, applied to mobility, automation, agriculture, and sustainability.

  • Plaksha’s YTS+ program is structured across three phases over two weeks. Phase 1 is the exploratory phase, where students get introduced to the three tracks along with real world problems, first principles thinking, project overview and team selection. Phase 2 lets students advance to their chosen learning track, working on projects for a week with faculty guidance and support. Phase 3 concludes with Demo Day, a project exhibition and presentation.

  • Yes. Students spend the second week of the program working on projects related to real world problems within their chosen track. Projects are executed with faculty guidance and support, and every team presents their work on the Demo Day at the end of the two weeks.

  • Each track emphasizes solving problems, interdisciplinary learning, hands-on projects and mentorship from global academic institutions. The 2026 YTS cohort brought together 382 students from 203 schools across 71 cities, with 144 female participants, offering a rich peer network along with the academic experience.

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