Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registration Numbers, Eligibility, Selection Process and How the Programme Works

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 (PPC 2026), the ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s student interaction programme, has drawn massive participation, with registrations already crossed 7.5 million. Designed as a platform to address exam stress, learning pressure, and well-being, PPC brings together students, teachers, and parents for a national conversation on education. 

While only a limited number of participants directly interact with the Prime Minister, the programme reaches a much wider audience through its participation and recognition structure. With registrations open on innovateindia1.mygov.in until January 11, PPC 2026 continues to position itself as one of the government’s largest citizen-engagement initiatives in education.

Key Takeaways on Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

• PPC 2026 is the ninth edition of the programme launched in 2018
• Registration is open on innovateindia1.mygov.in and closes on January 11
• Participation is open to students of Classes 6–12, teachers, and parents
• Registration figures vary across official reports, reflecting different reporting timelines
• PPC follows a three-tier structure, separating participation, recognition, and direct interaction
• The programme focuses on exam stress, learning approaches, and well-being, not rankings
• Education is not to take stress but to realise life’s true purpose and achieve it.

What Is Pariksha Pe Charcha?

Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) is a government-led initiative launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create a structured dialogue around examinations, learning pressure, and student well-being. Over the years, it has evolved from a limited student interaction into one of India’s largest education-focused public engagement platforms.

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PPC is not positioned as a competition focused on marks or academic ranking. Instead, it aims to address how exams influence students’ mental health, family expectations, classroom environments, and broader education culture. The programme brings students, teachers, and parents into the conversation, recognising that exam stress does not arise in isolation.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Registration Status

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 has recorded significant participation across categories, with different official datasets reflecting registrations at various points in time. The statistics from the official website are listed below.

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The official data from the website of PPC 2026 states successful registration of 75,04,910 participants (as of 17th December, 2025 till 17:30 IST), including:

• 69,23,666 students
• 5,14,800 teachers
• 66,444 parents

Registrations for PPC 2026 opened on December 1, 2025, and the application window is scheduled to close on January 11. The programme is expected to be held in January 2026, though the official date has not yet been announced.

Who Can Participate in PPC 2026?

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 is open to:

• Students of Classes 6 to 12
• Teachers
• Parents

Students who do not have personal digital access are allowed to participate through teacher logins. The inclusion of teachers and parents is central to the programme’s design, based on the understanding that exam-related pressure is shaped by classroom practices, home expectations, and institutional approaches to assessment.

How to Apply for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Interested participants can apply through the official portal innovateindia1.mygov.in by following these steps:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the ‘Participate Now’ button
• Log In by entering your Name, Email-Id/Mobile Number.
• Select the category: student, teacher, or parent
• Enter the required basic details in the application form
• Submit it and keep a hard copy of it as well.

After logging in, participants can also access certificate-related options once eligible.

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PPC 2026 Participation Direct Link

• Student Self Participation Login – Direct Link 

• Student (Participation Through Teacher Login) – Direct Link

• Teachers Login – Direct Link 

• Parents of School Going Children – Direct Link

Participation vs Selection: How PPC Works

Participation in PPC begins with registration and completion of the PPC competition module hosted on the MyGov portal. This module includes:

• An online MCQ-based questionnaire
• Under the character limit of 500 characters, a question or response has to be submitted which is to be addressed to PM Modi.

All participants who complete this module receive a participation certificate. At this stage, no one is shortlisted for the main programme. Selection takes place only after evaluation of competition performance.

Official communication states that winners are chosen through this evaluation process. However, cut-offs, tie-break rules, and detailed scoring criteria are not publicly disclosed.

Three Tiers of Selection in Pariksha Pe Charcha

Tier 1: Recognised Participants

This tier includes around 2,500 students, teachers, and parents selected through MyGov competitions. These participants receive official recognition, including PPC kits and certificates, and are formally described as winners. They do not automatically meet the Prime Minister.

Tier 2: Top 10 ‘Legendary Exam Warriors’

Under this separate reward category, 10 participants are chosen through an internal evaluation. The selected individuals get a chance to visit the Prime Minister’s residence. The government has not shared clear details about how these participants are selected, or whether this group includes only students or also teachers and parents. This category is presented as a special reward experience, not as part of the main interaction group.

Tier 3: Direct Interaction Cohort

This is the smallest group and includes participants who attend the main PPC programme in person and speak directly with the Prime Minister. For Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, official statements from the ministry said that 36 students were chosen, one from each State and Union Territory. These students came from different types of schools, such as government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and CBSE-affiliated schools.

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PPC Through the Years: Growth in Participation

Official figures highlight the rapid expansion of PPC:

• 2023: Approximately 38.8 lakh registrations
• 2024: Registrations crossed 2.26 crore
• 2025: 3.53 crore valid registrations on the MyGov platform

The 2025 edition earned a Guinness World Record for the highest number of registrations on a citizen-engagement platform within one month.

PPC’s Broader Purpose Beyond Selection

Pariksha Pe Charcha is not structured as a prize-based or leaderboard-driven programme. While only a few participants meet the Prime Minister in person, the initiative’s broader objective is to normalise conversations around exam fear, failure, and fatigue.

The programme addresses students, parents, teachers, and institutions, reinforcing the idea that performance matters, but well-being matters more. In this sense, PPC functions as a pause within the exam calendar, rather than a competition to be won.

Education Beyond Exams: Life’s True Purpose

Beyond examinations, careers, and academic success, today’s youth increasingly seek purpose, clarity, and moral direction in life. Education, in its deeper sense, was not intended only to enhance intelligence or secure material comfort. Its primary purpose is to develop ethical understanding about life’s true purpose and help individuals recognise the true objective of human life.

Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj has been consistently guiding society towards a disciplined and meaningful way of living. Through His spiritual discourses, He addresses fundamental questions of human existence: where life originates, its purpose, and what lies beyond death, while supporting His Knowledge with references from sacred scriptures.

He (Saint Rampal Ji) emphasises that educated youth should apply their learning wisely, avoid misleading influences, and critically examine spiritual teachings through scriptures. According to Him, true education enables individuals to understand life’s ultimate goal and prevents exploitation through misinformation. He explains that scriptures themselves distinguish between different levels of divine authority, clarifying long-standing spiritual questions with documented references.

The refuge of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the ultimate protection from any sort of failure as He is the only Complete Saint of this era. For more information, visit:

• Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org
• YouTube: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj
• Facebook: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji
• X (Twitter): @SaintRampalJiM

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