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Applications Now Open for 2026–27 Exchange Year

April 2026

Rotary Youth Exchange District 3250 is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026–27 exchange year are now open. Students aged 15–18.5 from across Bihar and Jharkhand are encouraged to apply for what is widely regarded as one of the most transformative experiences available to young people.

Both the Long-Term Exchange Programme (LTEP), which offers a full academic year abroad, and the Short-Term Exchange Programme (STEP), a 4–6 week summer exchange, are available for the coming year.

Key Dates

1 August 2025 Applications open
31 October 2025 Expression of Interest deadline
31 December 2025 Full application deadline
February 2026 Selected students notified
July–August 2026 Outbound students depart

The application process begins with a short Expression of Interest form, which takes approximately five minutes to complete. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a full application and attend an interview with the RYE committee.

Interested students and their families are encouraged to read the full programme information on this website and contact the RYE Chair with any questions.