Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 will be held on February 6 in a new and expanded format.
The annual interaction will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi engage directly with students on exam preparation, stress management, and related concerns ahead of the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Confirming the schedule, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on X, stating that Pariksha Pe Charcha is back as examinations approach.
He noted that this edition includes interactions with Exam Warriors in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati, and at seven Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
Calling the experience refreshing, the Prime Minister encouraged viewers to watch the episode on February 6.
As the Parikshas are approaching, #ParikshaPeCharcha is back too!
This time, the Charcha happened with #ExamWarriors in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati and at 7, LKM in Delhi. As always, it is refreshing to interact with my young friends and discuss stress free exams… pic.twitter.com/HOEmDZIR7B
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2026
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan further described PPC 2026 as a ‘unique and extensive’ programme, adding that the wait for the upcoming edition is nearing its end.
Through his post on X, he invited students, parents, and teachers from across the country to actively participate in the initiative.
With the exam season approaching, Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji is back with ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’. This time in a bigger and newer avatar.
Encourage all #ExamWarriors, parents and teachers to join this nation-wide movement to foster stress-free environment for our students.… pic.twitter.com/wlmQ1EkcM4
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) February 3, 2026
Pradhan emphasised that the programme aims to help students overcome exam-related fear through confidence, positive thinking, and effective preparation strategies.
He added that Prime Minister Modi will respond to students’ questions on board exams while also sensitising parents and teachers to children’s mental health concerns.
Pariksha Pe Charcha, launched in 2018, takes place annually ahead of the board examinations.
Registrations for PPC 2026 have crossed 4.2 crore, marking the highest participation since its inception, reflecting its growing national impact.
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