The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has officially announced the commencement of registrations for the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. This annual flagship program features Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students, teachers, and parents to discuss coping strategies for examination stress, promoting mental well-being, and celebrating exams as a 'festival' (Utsav).
The main interactive event is scheduled to take place in January 2026, just ahead of the crucial board examination season for CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. The registration process is run as a national-level competition on the MyGov Innovate platform.
Key Dates and Final Deadline
The application window for all interested participants is strictly limited.
- Registration Start Date: December 1, 2025
- Last Date to Register/Participate: January 11, 2026
- PPC 2026 Event Date: January 2026 (Date to be notified)
It is crucial for students, parents, and teachers to complete the required online activities on the portal before the January 11 deadline to ensure their entry is considered.
Who Can Participate and How to Apply
PPC 2026 is an inclusive initiative welcoming participants across three categories:
1. Students
- Eligibility: Students from Classes 6 to 12 in India and abroad are eligible.
- Participation Method: Students must participate in an online Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ)-based competition on the MyGov portal. They must also submit their creative responses to the designated online prompts.
- Special Feature: Students have the option to submit a question they would like the Prime Minister to address during the live session (limited to a maximum of 500 characters).
2. Teachers and Parents
- Eligibility: Teachers from recognized schools and parents/guardians are eligible.
- Participation Method: Teachers and parents must register and complete specially curated online activity modules designed specifically for their respective categories on the portal.
Steps to Register Online:
- Visit the official Pariksha Pe Charcha page on the MyGov Innovate platform: innovateindia1.mygov.in/ppc-2026/.
- Click on the 'Participate Now' button.
- Select your category: Student, Teacher, or Parent.
- Log in or register on the MyGov portal using your mobile number or email ID.
- Complete the prescribed online competition/activity modules relevant to your chosen category.
- Fill in the registration form, submit your entry (and your question, if you are a student), and download the confirmation for future reference.
Rewards and Benefits for Participants
PPC is both a counselling exercise and a competition. All individuals who successfully register and complete the online activity will receive an official Certificate of Participation from MyGov.
Furthermore, a selected group of approximately 2,500 winners (students, teachers, and parents) will be chosen from the online entries. These winners receive special PPC Kits from the Ministry of Education, and a few top participants often get the lifetime opportunity to attend the interactive session in person with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The program is an integral part of the Government's broader 'Exam Warriors' initiative, aimed at transforming the examination cycle into a joyful and stress-free learning experience.
