Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Date And Time: The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 will be held in the last week of January 2026. The Ministry of Education announced on Saturday that this program is an interactive platform initiated by Prime Minister Modi, where students, teachers, and parents from India and abroad discuss exam-related stress, experiences, and positive preparation strategies.

Registrations for the program have begun on the MyGov portal (innovateindia1.mygov.in), and the last date for registration is January 11, 2026.

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Students from classes 6 to 12, teachers, and parents can participate in an offline MCQ-based competition. Participants who complete the competition will receive a Certificate of Participation from MyGov.

PPC 2026 Achieved Guinness World Record

PPC 2025 also achieved a significant milestone by setting a Guinness World Record for participation. It included participants from 245 countries, teachers from 153 countries, and guardians from 149 countries. This level of participation is many times higher than the first edition in 2018, which saw only 22,000 participants.

PPC 2025 recorded 3.56 crore registrations, while 1.55 crore people participated on the Jan Andolan platform hosted by UNESCO. This resulted in a total participation of approximately 5 crore people, demonstrating the program's reach and impact.

When Was Previous Edition Held?

The previous, eighth edition was held on February 10, 2025, at the Sundar Academy in New Delhi, in a new and innovative format. It included 36 selected students from various types of schools across the country – government schools, central schools, Sainik schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Dumaria schools, and Navodaya Vidyalayas. In addition, alumni of Prerna, winners of Utsav Kala, and Veer Gatha also participated in the program.

PPC 2025 featured seven episodes covering diverse topics such as sports, guidance, mental health, nutrition, technology, finance, and positivity.

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Top 7 Trending Questions to Get PM Modi's Attention:

Q1: My parents frequently compare me with relatives and other students, which I find demeaning at many levels. How can I cope with this and stay confident?

Q2: I am very good at extracurricular activities, but when exams approach, these are often dismissed as “extra.” How should I deal with this mindset?

Q3: I am interested in pursuing Arts, but because I score well in Mathematics, my parents want me to prepare for JEE. How can I explain that Maths is a scoring subject for me, not my career interest?

Q4: I feel anxious before exams even when I am well prepared. How can I stay calm and confident on exam days?

Q5: Teachers expect consistent performance, but one bad exam affects my confidence. How should I handle setbacks?

Q6:  I want to perform well but fear disappointing my parents. How can I manage expectations without losing motivation?

Q7: I forget what I have studied during exams despite regular preparation. How can I improve my memory and recall?