Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s much-awaited annual interaction, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), is set to return with its 9th edition in January 2026. This one-of-a-kind programme brings together students, parents, and teachers from India and across the globe to have a candid conversation with the Prime Minister on handling exams with confidence and embracing assessments as a joyful Utsav of learning.
To select participants for the 2026 edition, an MCQ-based online competition is live on the MyGov portal from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026. Students from Classes 6–12, along with teachers and parents, can register and attempt the activity. Every participant who completes the task will receive a digital certificate from MyGov.
The 8th edition, aired on 10 February 2025, showcased a fresh and engaging format at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. Thirty-six students representing every State and UT—including those from Government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, CBSE institutions, and Navodaya Vidyalayas—participated in the interaction. Alumni of the PRERANA programme, along with winners of Kala Utsav and Veer Gatha, also joined the event.
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PPC 2025 additionally introduced seven theme-based episodes, covering Sports & Discipline, Mental Well-being, Nutrition, Finance & Technology, Creativity, and Positivity, featuring insights from leading personalities.
PPC 2025 secured a significant achievement by entering the Guinness World Records, with participation from:
- Students across 245+ countries
- Teachers from 153 countries
- Parents from 149 countries
The programme has experienced exponential growth—from 22,000 participants in 2018 to 3.56 crore registrations in 2025, along with 1.55 crore participants in nationwide Jan Andolan activities, taking total engagement to nearly 5 crore people.
