Summer school rankings

Best Residential summer schools

Compare 10 verified residential summer schools. The average estimated cost is ₹28,000, with selectivity ranging from Open to Highly Competitive.

Verified programs10
Average cost₹28,000
SelectivityOpen to Highly Competitive
Strong transparency7
#1 Silver trust tier

Great Books & Big Ideas

Great Books Summer Program - Multiple campuses / day / residential / online

Best for

Students who love reading, discussion, philosophy, and big questions.

Liberal Arts / Social Sciences International possible Need to verify by campus/session

Portfolio outputReading/discussion growth and reflection material

#2 Silver trust tier

Yale Young Global Scholars

Yale Young Global Scholars - Yale University / New Haven, Connecticut

Best for

Outstanding high-school students seeking selective residential academic enrichment at Yale.

Liberal Arts / Social Sciences International possible Need to verify for next cycle

Portfolio outputAcademic participation, reflection material, and network exposure

#3 Gold trust tier

Ashoka Young Scholars Programme

Ashoka University - Ashoka University / Sonipat, Haryana

Best for

Students who want a credible Indian residential university experience with broad academic exploration before choosing a major direction.

Liberal Arts / Social Sciences Residential in India ₹85,000

Portfolio outputCertificate plus stream-specific reflection, notes, and possible project/presentation evidence

#4 Gold trust tier

YTS+ Young Technology Scholars

Plaksha University - Plaksha University / Mohali, Punjab

Best for

Students who like building, technology, math, biology, economics, or engineering problems and want a serious residential maker-style environment in India.

STEM / AI / Engineering Residential in India ₹1,05,000

Portfolio outputProject work, certificate, and clearer STEM/technology direction

#5 Gold trust tier

Krea Summer School

Krea University - Krea University / Sri City, Andhra Pradesh

Best for

Students seeking a lower-cost residential Indian campus option with credible interdisciplinary breadth.

Liberal Arts / Social Sciences Residential in India ₹30,000

Portfolio outputCertificate, interdisciplinary learning record, and track-specific project/reflection material

#6 Silver trust tier

FLAME Summer Immersion Program

FLAME University - FLAME University / Pune, Maharashtra

Best for

Students who want to sample liberal education and campus life at a private Indian university in Pune.

Liberal Arts / Social Sciences Residential in India Need to verify from FLAME admissions; public page does not disclose fee

Portfolio outputCampus immersion evidence and reflection material; certificate status needs verification

#7 Silver trust tier

Woxsen Summer Program

Woxsen University - Woxsen University / Hyderabad, Telangana

Best for

Students who want a broad residential campus experience with track choices across technology, leadership, business, arts, design, architecture, law, science, and liberal arts.

Leadership / Social Impact Residential in India ₹60,000

Portfolio outputTrack participation evidence, campus reflection, and possible project/portfolio material

#8 Gold trust tier

KRITI RISE: Research Internship for School Students

IIT Kharagpur KRITI - IIT Kharagpur / Kharagpur, West Bengal

Best for

Highly motivated students who have completed Class 10 or 11 and want their first real research experience at an IIT.

STEM / AI / Engineering Residential in India ₹0.00

Portfolio outputResearch report, faculty/peer presentation, IIT Kharagpur KRITI certificate, and possible competition or IP pathway for exceptional work

#9 Gold trust tier

IISER Bhopal Summer Outreach Camp

IISER Bhopal Centre for Science and Society - IISER Bhopal / Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Best for

Students curious about basic sciences who want an IISER-style research and science culture exposure before choosing a deeper STEM path.

STEM / AI / Engineering Residential in India Need to verify from IISER Bhopal CS2

Portfolio outputIISER Bhopal certificate of participation and science reflection/project notes

#10 Gold trust tier

KRITI i-KITES: Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Sciences

IIT Kharagpur KRITI - IIT Kharagpur / Kharagpur, West Bengal

Best for

Students who completed Class 10 or 11 and want rigorous STEM foundations plus hands-on projects at IIT Kharagpur.

STEM / AI / Engineering Residential in India ₹0.00

Portfolio outputProject showcase, IIT Kharagpur KRITI certificate, and project documentation