Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Crosses 36 Lakh Applications; Here’s How to Register The Ministry of Education has opened online registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, the annual interaction where Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to students, teachers and parents on exam preparation and stress management. As per data on the official PPC portal, a total of 36,25,728 applications have been recorded so far, including 33,24,619 students, 2,64,288 teachers and 36,821 parents.
PPC 2026 will be the ninth edition of the programme and is expected to be held in January 2026 as a single‑day live event. Eligible participants include students from Classes 6 to 12, teachers and parents, with all registered participants receiving a participation certificate.
Online registration for PPC 2026 is being conducted between December 1, 2025 and January 11, 2026. Applications are accepted only through the official MyGov Innovate India portal at innovateindia1.mygov.in, where a dedicated Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 page has been created.
While the exact date and venue for the 2026 interaction are yet to be announced, the session is scheduled for January 2026 and will be broadcast live on television, YouTube, schools and digital platforms nationwide. During the programme, the Prime Minister is expected to address questions on exam stress, preparation strategies, time management and maintaining emotional balance during board and competitive exams.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 is open to:
Interested participants should follow these simple steps to complete their registration online:
Submit your entry and download the participation certificate upon completion.
All registrants who successfully complete the entry activity will be issued a certificate of participation by the MyGov portal
Participation in PPC 2026 is linked to an online Multiple‑Choice Question (MCQ) competition hosted on the MyGov Innovate India portal, which will remain open till January 11, 2026. Students, teachers and parents submit responses and questions through these activities, and selected entries may be featured during the live interaction with the Prime Minister.
Only a limited number of shortlisted students are invited to interact with the Prime Minister in person, based on the quality and relevance of their submissions and responses in online activities and thematic challenges. The remaining participants can join the event virtually through live telecast and digital streaming, as the session is relayed across schools, TV channels and online platforms nationwide.
Launched in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha aims to create a friendly and motivating atmosphere around exams by enabling direct interaction between the Prime Minister and young learners, their teachers and parents. The programme focuses on practical tips for handling exam pressure, adopting effective study habits, making informed career choices and promoting mental well‑being.
For PPC 2026, the Ministry of Education is again encouraging creative, thoughtful questions and entries so that concerns related to board exams, entrance tests and daily academic stress can be addressed in an open, solutions‑oriented discussion. Interested candidates are advised to complete their registration and activity submissions on innovateindia1.mygov.in before the January 11 deadline to secure their chance to participate.
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