Overview
A scheme to identify sporting talent at a young age and provide them with residential training and education.
Key details
- Age
- School-going athletes, typically 10–17 years
- Amount / benefit value
- Talent search and scholarship programme of the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports, Tripura — district-level scouting and selection trials, followed by scholarship, coaching, kit and sports hostel/academy placement for selected trainees.
- Official website
- https://yas.tripura.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Age between 8 to 12 years (primary intake)
- ▸ Must pass the Physical Fitness Battery Test and skill tests
Benefits
- ✓ Free boarding and lodging in Sports Hostels
- ✓ Free coaching and sports kits
- ✓ Monthly stipend for incidental expenses
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Through trials conducted at the block and district levels.
Official link
https://yas.tripura.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Through trials conducted at the block and district levels.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take part in the trials?＋
Trials are announced through schools and district sports offices; candidates appear for fitness and discipline-specific skill tests plus a medical check.