Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Ninth Edition Set for February 6 with Massive Participation
The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship educational initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at 10 am. This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Education, brings together students, teachers, and parents to discuss strategies for stress-free examinations and academic success.
Record-Breaking Registrations Surpass Previous Milestones
This year's edition has already achieved a remarkable feat with registrations surpassing last year's Guinness World Record. As of the latest data, over 4.5 crore students have registered for PPC 2026, along with more than 28 lakh teachers and significant numbers of parents. The detailed breakdown includes:
- 4,19,14,056 students
- 24,84,259 teachers
- 6,15,064 parents
Expanded Reach with Multi-Location Interaction
In a significant departure from previous formats, Prime Minister Modi will interact with students across multiple locations rather than the traditional single venue at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. This year's pre-event engagements have already seen participation from students in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, and Guwahati, with select students meeting the Prime Minister at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm on social media, stating: "As the Parikshas are approaching, #ParikshaPeCharcha is back too! This time, the Charcha happened with #ExamWarriors in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati and at 7, LKM in Delhi. As always, it is refreshing to interact with my young friends and discuss stress free exams..."
Comprehensive Accessibility Across Media Platforms
The event will be widely accessible through multiple broadcast and streaming platforms:
- Television Broadcast: DD National, DD News, DD India, and major private TV channels
- Radio: All India Radio
- Online Streaming: PMO website, Ministry of Education portal, Doordarshan, MyGov.in
- Social Media Platforms: YouTube (MoE channel), Facebook Live, Swayam Prabha Channels
Part of Broader Exam Warriors Initiative
Pariksha Pe Charcha forms an integral component of the government's "Exam Warriors" initiative, designed to reduce examination anxiety and equip students with effective coping mechanisms. The timing coincides with the onset of India's major examination seasons, including:
- Board examinations conducted by CBSE and other boards from mid-February
- Engineering entrance exams like JEE Main scheduled for April
Since its inception in 2018, PPC has become an annual tradition where the Prime Minister engages directly with the educational community. Participants receive formal acknowledgments, and outstanding contributors are often invited to subsequent programs, creating a continuous engagement ecosystem.
The initiative's growing popularity reflects its success in addressing the psychological challenges associated with examinations while fostering a supportive dialogue between educational stakeholders and national leadership.
