Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registration Underway for PM Modi Annual Interaction

New Delhi, December 11, 2025: The highly anticipated ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 is all set to take place in January 2026, and the online registration process is currently in full swing. This unique annual programme, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offers students, teachers, and parents a direct platform to discuss and find solutions for exam-related stress.

The initiative, part of the wider ‘Exam Warriors’ movement, encourages everyone to view examinations not as a burden but as a ‘Utsav’ or a festival—a celebration of learning and life.

Key Dates to Remember

The Ministry of Education has announced that the application window is open for over a month:

• Registration Start Date: December 1, 2025
• Registration Last Date: January 11, 2026
• Event Date: January 2026 (Exact date to be announced)

Who Can Participate?

The interactive programme invites participants from three main categories:

1. Students: From Classes 6 to 12 in schools across India and abroad.
2. Teachers: Educators from recognized schools.
3. Parents/Guardians: Of school-going children (Classes 6 to 12).

How to Apply Online

Participation is through an online competition hosted on the government’s official MyGov portal.

• Step 1: Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official MyGov Innovate website for the competition: innovateindia1.mygov.in/ppc-2026.
• Step 2: Click ‘Participate Now’: This will take you to the login/registration page.
• Step 3: Login/Register: Log in using your existing MyGov credentials, or register a new account using your Mobile Number or Email ID.
• Step 4: Select Your Category: Choose to participate as a Student, Teacher, or Parent. (Students have the option of ‘Self Participation’ or ‘Participation through Teacher Login’).
• Step 5: Complete the Activity: Participants must engage in the online, MCQ-based competition or theme-based activities specific to their category. For students, this often includes answering questions or submitting a creative response on a given theme.
• Step 6: Submit a Question (Students Only): Students can also submit a question they would like the Prime Minister to address during the live interaction, typically within a 500-character limit.
• Step 7: Final Submission: Fill in the necessary details and submit your final entry.

Rewards and Selection

All registered participants who successfully complete the assigned activity will receive an official digital Certificate of Participation rom MyGov.

Additionally, a select few—approximately 2,500 students, teachers, and parents—will be chosen as winners based on the quality of their submissions. These winners will receive a special PPC Kit and may get the chance to participate directly in the live programme with the Prime Minister.

Growing Momentum

Pariksha Pe Charcha has seen massive growth since its first edition in 2018. The programme received an impressive 3.56 crore registrations in its eighth edition in 2025, which also earned a Guinness World Record for the largest online educational interaction with participants from over 245 countries. The ninth edition is expected to build on this momentum, aiming for record-breaking participation as it continues to promote a positive, stress-free approach to education nationwide.