The Tamil Nadu Astronomy and Science Society (TASS) is organizing the second Youth Astronomy and Space Science Congress (YASC) 2026 to engage students in astronomy and scientific research. The congress will allow college students to present their research, engage in discussions, and interact with experts in the field. Planned activities include research paper presentations, exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. TASS general secretary J. Manohar noted a concerning decline in student enrollment in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, which could impact future scientific research. To counter this trend, YASC aims to stimulate scientific curiosity and encourage students to pursue careers in science. Registrations will open on June 1, with an online orientation and training provided before a selection process. The congress will have regional events in Tiruchi in August and a state-level event in Coimbatore in October, with around 200 projects expected to participate. From these, 40 projects will be selected for internships at institutions like the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Institute of Mathematical Sciences.