NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education will host the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha — the annual interactive programme in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students, parents and teachers about handling exam stress — in January 2026, the government has said.
Interested candidates can register online at https://innovateindia1.mygov.in/ and the last date for submission of applications is January 11, 2026.
The programme runs an online participation stream and a parallel set of activities on the MyGov Innovate platform, where students can sign up, complete simple category-specific tasks and receive participation certificates.
Teachers and parents can register on the MyGov portal and completing the prescribed online questions or quizzes for participation.
Students who want to take part must register through the Pariksha Pe Charcha competition on the MyGov Innovate platform.
Registration is open to students of classes 6 to 12).
Once registered, students can answer the online prompts and, if they choose, submit a question they would like the Prime Minister to address during the interaction. Selected entrants win the chance to participate directly in the live programme.
How to register Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Step 1: Visit Pariksha Pe Charcha page on the MyGov Innovate platform, https://innovateindia1.mygov.in/
Step 2: Click the ‘Participate Now’ button on the campaign page.
Step 3: Choose your category— Student, Teacher or Parent.
Step 4: Log in or register on the MyGov portal using your mobile number or email ID.
Step 5: Complete the online multiple-choice quizzes or category-specific activities.
Step 6: Fill in the registration form and submit the PPC 2026 entry.
Step 7: If desired, students may also submit a question for the Prime Minister.
Pariksha Pe Charcha is run as a competition and a national counselling exercise. Participants complete online activities and entries are shortlisted by the organisers.
Winners are offered opportunities that range from certificates of appreciation to being chosen for direct participation in the event and related prize experiences.
The scheme is part of the government’s broader “Exam Warriors” initiative aimed at reducing exam-related anxiety and equipping students with practical coping strategies.