Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Breaks Guinness World Record with Over 4 Crore Registrations

New Delhi, January 8, 2026 — Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, the flagship interactive programme led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has surpassed its own Guinness World Record by attracting an unprecedented 4,05,81,955 registrations, according to official figures released this week. This remarkable figure beats last year’s milestone of 3.53 crore participants registered during PPC 2025, cementing the event’s growing influence and reach across India.

PPC 2026 Historic Growth and Record Achievement

Pariksha Pe Charcha, now in its ninth edition, has steadily expanded since its inception in 2018. From a modest beginning with just a few thousands attending the first session, the initiative has evolved into a major national educational engagement platform. Last year, PPC 2025 set a Guinness World Record for “Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month,” with 3.53 crore participants. The 2026 edition has now surpassed that record with more than 4.05 crore registrations, reflecting widened participation from students, parents, and teachers nationwide.

PPC 2026 Breakdown of Participants

The latest data shows strong interest across all stakeholder groups:

• Students: Approx 3,77,51,681 registrations

• Teachers: Approx 23,00,231 registrations

• Parents: Approx 5,30,043 registrations

This broad participation showcases the programme’s appeal beyond students alone, with educators and families actively engaging in efforts to address exam stress, confidence building, and academic strategies.

What Pariksha Pe Charcha Is About

Pariksha Pe Charcha is designed as a unique dialogue platform where students from Classes 6 to 12, along with their teachers and parents, engage directly with the Prime Minister ahead of the board examination season. The session focuses on topics such as:

• Exam stress management

• Confidence and mental well-being

• Study techniques and preparation tips

• Balancing academics with personal growth

Registrations are conducted through the MyGov portal (innovateindia1.mygov.in) and remain open until January 11, 2026. Participating in PPC 2026 also includes a multiple-choice online contest to select attendees for the live interaction with the Prime Minister. 

Prime Minister’s Outreach and Student Support

Prime Minister Modi has actively encouraged students, parents, and educators to participate in PPC 2026, urging them to share their views on examinations and the pressures that accompany them. Through posts on social platforms, he has reiterated the importance of staying “calm and confident” during exams and looking at the evaluation period with a positive mindset.

Impact and Significance

The new Guinness World Record underscores the programme’s deep resonance with India’s students and educational communities. By building a national platform for dialogue on exams and mental well-being, PPC has become far more than an annual event — it reflects a collective movement toward reducing performance pressure and encouraging a holistic approach to education.

Experts believe that such large-scale engagement before major academic milestones helps ease anxiety among learners and offers practical guidance directly from leadership. Teachers and parents also benefit from tailored modules and resources being shared through the programme.

Looking Ahead

While the final date for the live PPC interaction has yet to be officially announced, the overwhelming response and record-breaking registrations signal strong nationwide enthusiasm. With registrations scheduled to close soon, participation is expected to continue rising as the event draws closer.