Young Indians Parliament
National civic leadership recognition
Young Indians Parliament is a program by CII Young Indians (Yi) for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
₹299
Duration
Approximately 9 months from chapter registration to national finals
Format
Both · Teams of 250
Time needed
Two full days for each regional round, with preparation time across nomination and chapter rounds
About This Opportunity
The Young Indians Parliament is a national civic leadership program that brings democracy alive for school students through experiential learning. Students step into the roles of parliamentarians to debate, question, collaborate, and draft solutions to real national and international issues.
The program is open to students in Classes 9 to 12, with participation routed through registered schools that nominate eligible candidates. Selected students progress through a structured three-tier journey of chapter rounds, regional rounds in major Indian cities, and a national finale held in New Delhi.
The regional rounds run as two-day immersive parliamentary simulations covering oath ceremonies, party formation, manifesto creation, central agenda speeches, Question Hour, Zero Hour, and final debates. Participants gain skills in public speaking, leadership, critical thinking, negotiation, and policy reasoning.
The initiative is run by CII Young Indians under its Yi School Hub umbrella, with mentorship from Members of Parliament, MLAs, and senior policymakers. The edition engaged over 4,500 students across the country, with national finalists honoured in categories such as Best Parliamentarian, Best Speaker, and Leadership Excellence.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Currently enrolled in Class 9 to Class 12 in a registered Indian school.
Prerequisites
- School nomination through the Yi School Hub portal
- Submission of a written pitch (200 to 250 words) or a video pitch (up to 2 minutes)
- Interest in civic affairs, debate, and public policy
Open to students in Classes 9 to 12 enrolled in Indian schools. Schools nominate eligible students; selected nominees submit a written pitch of 200 to 250 words or a video of up to 2 minutes. Participation is nationwide with regional rounds across major Indian cities.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
Structured around parliamentary procedure: oath ceremony, party formation, manifesto creation, central agenda speeches, Question Hour, Zero Hour, committee group work, and final debates.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
14 parliamentary awards
Top performers receive named awards across nine general categories and five role-specific categories at regional and national rounds.
Certificate
Participation Certificate
All students who qualify for the regional round receive a Participation Certificate recognising their involvement in parliamentary debate and discussion.
Recognition
National civic leadership platform
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Chapter-level democratic simulations and pitch submission
- Two-day regional parliamentary sessions in major Indian cities
- Oath ceremony, party formation, and leadership elections
- Central agenda speeches and manifesto creation
- Committee group work organised by issue focus
- Question Hour and Zero Hour parliamentary Q&A
- Final debates and national finale in New Delhi
Mentors & faculty
Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and senior policymakers.
How to apply
- 1School registers on the Yi School Hub portal with institutional details
- 2School nominates eligible students using the Student Parliamentarian Nomination form
- 3Nominated students submit a written pitch of 200 to 250 words or a video pitch of up to 2 minutes
- 4Selection panel reviews nominations on vision, leadership, and pitch effectiveness
- 5Selected students confirm participation by paying the round fee
- 6Top regional performers progress to the national finals in New Delhi
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Fee structure across rounds: Chapter Round ₹299 with GST, Regional Round ₹1,499. National Round is free for qualified finalists.
Frequently asked questions
Is Young Indians Parliament free?
₹299 registration
Who can participate in Young Indians Parliament?
Students in Class 9–12.
What will my child gain from Young Indians Parliament?
Two-day immersive parliamentary simulation across regional rounds. Mentorship and interactions with Members of Parliament, MLAs, and senior policymakers. Participation Certificate from CII Young Indians for regional round qualifiers. 14 award categories at regional and national levels including Best Parliamentarian and Best Speaker. Featured profile on official Yi School Hub channels for selected participants. Skill development in public speaking, debate, leadership, and policy reasoning. National finals platform in New Delhi for top regional performers.
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