Viksit Bharat Quiz Deadline Extended to Oct 31st as 20 Lakh Youth Join Dialogue
Ministry of Youth Affairs extends VBYLD Quiz 2026 deadline till Oct 31st. Over 20 lakh youth participate for a chance to meet PM Modi and share ideas.
Deadline Extended for Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue Quiz 2026 as Participation Crosses 20 Lakh
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has extended the registration deadline for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz 2026 to October 31, 2025, following an "incredible response" that has seen over 20 lakh young people participate so far.
Quiz Details and Next Steps
The VBYLD Quiz 2026 is the crucial first stage of the broader Dialogue, hosted online via the MY Bharat Portal. The quiz is designed to test participants' knowledge about India and encourage them to share their vision and ideas for a Developed India by 2047.
All participants are set to receive digital certificates. Notably, the Top 10,000 winners will be awarded MY Bharat goodies, automatically qualify for the next stage of the VBYLD 2026, and secure a chance to share their ideas directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ensuring Nationwide Access
To maximize participation across all regions, the Ministry has ensured easy access through technology and ground-level outreach:
MY Bharat Mobile App: The dedicated app offers a simple, one-click participation route for youth.
Common Service Centres (CSCs): Leveraging over Five Lakh Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), the MY Bharat Portal is linked with CSCs, allowing youth in even the remotest areas to register and take the quiz at their nearest centre.
Multi-Track Dialogue in January 2026
The selected participants will represent their states and Union Territories at the main VBYLD 2026 event, scheduled to take place in New Delhi in January 2026. The competition will feature five dynamic tracks:
The Cultural and Innovation Track: Blending traditional arts with science and technology engagement.
The Viksit Bharat Challenge Track: Focused on ideating actionable solutions for national challenges (e.g., governance, climate, education).
The Design for Bharat Track: Fostering design thinking to develop practical solutions for developmental issues.
The Hack for a Social Cause Track: A national-level hackathon for building scalable, tech-based social solutions.
Global Participation
The VBYLD 2026 also promotes Global Youth Collaboration through the Diaspora Youth Participation Track. This will involve bringing together around 80 participants from the Ministry of External Affairs' Know India Programme (KIP) and a 20-member delegation from BIMSTEC member countries, underscoring India's effort to unite young minds worldwide for its development story.
The Ministry urges every young Indian to join this national movement by registering on the MY Bharat Portal or via the app before the new deadline.
