CBSE Exams

The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship interaction with students, is set to take place on February 6 at 10 am. Organised by the Ministry of Education, the annual programme focuses on promoting stress-free examinations and addressing concerns of students, parents and teachers ahead of the exam season. Continuing with the revamped format introduced last year, PPC 2026 will feature the Prime Minister engaging with students across multiple locations, moving away from the earlier tradition of hosting the event solely at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. In the previous edition, students from Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur and Guwahati interacted with PM Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The programme is open to students from Class 6 onwards, along with teachers and parents. The event will be broadcast live on DD National, DD News, DD India, major private television channels and All India Radio. Viewers can also watch the live stream on digital platforms including the PMO, Ministry of Education, Doordarshan and MyGov portals, as well as on YouTube (MoE), Facebook Live and Swayam Prabha channels. Launched in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha is held every year at the start of the examination cycle, coinciding with board and competitive exams. While CBSE board examinations typically begin in mid-February, national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main are scheduled for April. Interest in PPC 2026 has been substantial. According to official figures, registrations include over 4.19 crore students, nearly 24.85 lakh teachers and more than 6.15 lakh parents, taking total participation well beyond previous editions. The initiative forms a key part of the government’s Exam Warriors campaign, which aims to reduce exam-related stress and help students develop effective coping mechanisms. Participants receive acknowledgements, and selected winners are invited to take part in future programmes. Source: Indian Express