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The yearly interactive program Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi counsels parents, teachers, and students on how to prepare for and manage exam stress, has begun accepting registrations and will run until January 11, 2026.
Pariksha Pe Charcha has emerged as a prominent event in India's academic calendar to help students develop a positive outlook before board and competitive exams. The ninth edition invites participants to discussions and activities aimed at addressing exam-related stress.
Talkatora Stadium hosted the first iteration of the prime minister's interactive engagement with school and college students in February 2018.
Who Can Register?
Students from Class 6 to Class 12.
Parents or Guardians of school-going children.
Teachers from recognised schools.
Online registration and submission of submissions via the official portal are open to all three groups..
The online registration deadline for PPC 2026 is January 11, 2026. Entries received after this date will not be considered..
How to Register
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration is only available online using the MyGov Innovate portal. Follow these steps to participate:
Visit the official PPC 2026 page on the MyGov Innovate portal (https://innovateindia1.mygov.in/)
Click on “Participate Now” to begin the process.
Select your category — Student, Teacher or Parent/Guardian.
Log in or register for an account. Use your registered mobile number or email ID to log in. New users might have to set up a profile or enter their DigiLocker login information.
Complete the registration form — Enter all required details such as name, contact information and category.
Submit your entry — This may require responding to a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or writing for students. This is a meaningful question about tests or stress management, within the allotted character limit.
Following successful registration, participants will be included in the PPC 2026 process, which has a competitive component.
Shortlisted questions or answers may be highlighted during the interactive session once entries are reviewed. Every participant will get a certificate of participation, even if they are not chosen for the main live event.
PM Modi will answer questions and provide guidance on managing exam pressure and developing efficient study techniques during the event, which is set for January 2026.
Pariksha Pe Charcha has emerged as a prominent event in India's academic calendar to help students develop a positive outlook before board and competitive exams. The ninth edition invites participants to discussions and activities aimed at addressing exam-related stress.
Talkatora Stadium hosted the first iteration of the prime minister's interactive engagement with school and college students in February 2018.
Who Can Register?
Students from Class 6 to Class 12.
Parents or Guardians of school-going children.
Teachers from recognised schools.
Online registration and submission of submissions via the official portal are open to all three groups..
The online registration deadline for PPC 2026 is January 11, 2026. Entries received after this date will not be considered..
How to Register
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration is only available online using the MyGov Innovate portal. Follow these steps to participate:
Visit the official PPC 2026 page on the MyGov Innovate portal (https://innovateindia1.mygov.in/)
Click on “Participate Now” to begin the process.
Select your category — Student, Teacher or Parent/Guardian.
Log in or register for an account. Use your registered mobile number or email ID to log in. New users might have to set up a profile or enter their DigiLocker login information.
Complete the registration form — Enter all required details such as name, contact information and category.
Submit your entry — This may require responding to a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or writing for students. This is a meaningful question about tests or stress management, within the allotted character limit.
Following successful registration, participants will be included in the PPC 2026 process, which has a competitive component.
Shortlisted questions or answers may be highlighted during the interactive session once entries are reviewed. Every participant will get a certificate of participation, even if they are not chosen for the main live event.
PM Modi will answer questions and provide guidance on managing exam pressure and developing efficient study techniques during the event, which is set for January 2026.
