Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registration form, official link and more (Express photo by Anil Sharma/Enhanced with AI)
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration: The Ministry of Education has announced that the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) — the government’s flagship annual interaction in which the Prime Minister interacts with students, parents, and teachers on managing examination stress — will be held in January 2026. Registration for participation has opened online, and applicants have until January 11, 2026, to submit their entries.
Pariksha Pe Charcha is part of the government’s broader ‘Exam Warriors’ initiative that aims to reduce exam-related anxiety and helping young learners with techniques for stress-free preparation. The programme brings together school students, teachers, and also parents from across the country for a live interaction with the Prime Minister, who addresses concerns related to board exams, competitive examinations, time management, mental well-being and effective study strategies.
The event also functions as a national counselling exercise, promoting positive attitudes toward examinations and encouraging a balanced approach to learning.
Online registration for PPC 2026 has commenced on the MyGov Innovate platform.
Last date to register: January 11, 2026.
The registration window is open to:
— Students of Classes 6 to 12
— Teachers from recognised schools
— Parents or guardians of school-going children
1. Visit the official PPC 2026 page on the MyGov Innovate platform: innovateindia1.mygov.in/ppc-2026
2. Select ‘Participate Now’.
3. Choose your category — Student, Teacher, or Parent.
4. Log in or create an account on the MyGov portal using a mobile number or email ID.
5. Complete the online multiple-choice quiz or the activity assigned to your category.
6. Fill out the registration form and submit your PPC 2026 entry.
7. Students may also submit a question they want the Prime Minister to address during the interaction.
Participants can access their PPC dashboard through the MyGov portal. After logging in with their registered credentials, users can:
— Review their submissions
— Check activity completion status
— Download participation certificates (where applicable)
— Track updates on shortlisting and event-related notifications
Students submitting questions must adhere to the guidelines:
Format: Short, clear and original questions
Word limit: Typically around 500 characters or as specified
Languages: Questions may be submitted in English or any Indian language supported by the MyGov portal
Questions are shortlisted based on creativity, relevance and originality. Selected students may have their queries addressed directly during the programme.
Registration deadline: January 11, 2026
PPC Date: January 2026 (date to be announced)
Post-submission process: Entries undergo a preliminary screening. Shortlisted students, teachers and parents receive invitations to participate directly in the live event or related activities. All participants receive digital certificates through the MyGov portal.
In 2025, Pariksha Pe Charcha achieved 3.53 crore valid registrations on the MyGov platform.