Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed the importance of staying calm and confident during examinations as registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 crossed the 4-crore mark, with four days remaining before the application window closes on January 11.
According to official data, a total of 4,03,12,346 participants had registered for the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha as of January 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. This includes 3,75,00,671 students, 22,89,974 teachers, and 5,21,701 parents.
Sharing a message on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that the Class X and XII board examinations are approaching along with this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha. He said he looks forward to interacting with students, parents and teachers on various aspects of examinations, particularly ways to overcome exam stress, remain calm and confident, and approach exams with a positive mindset.
PM Modi also invited #ExamWarriors to share their questions and experiences that could motivate others.
The registration figures have already surpassed last year’s milestone. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 had set a Guinness World Record with 3.53 crore registrations, earning recognition for registering the most people on a citizen engagement platform within one month.
Students, teachers and parents wishing to participate in PPC 2026 can register through the official portal innovateindia1.mygov.in. Applicants are required to select their category, fill in the necessary details and submit the form. A printout of the application may be taken for future reference.
The Prime Minister will interact with selected participants during the programme, responding to questions related to exam stress, preparation strategies and overall well-being. The date of the event is yet to be announced, and selected questions submitted during registration will feature in the live interaction.
-IANS
