The registration window for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 — the ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship interactive programme with students, teachers, and parents — closed on January 11, 2026. By the deadline, over 4.30 crore (43 million) participants had registered, including more than 4 crore students, 24.03 lakh teachers, and 5.73 lakh parents, setting a new national and global participation record. This surpassed last year's Guinness World Record tally of 3.56 crore. PM Modi personally invited '#ExamWarriors' on social media and stressed the importance of staying calm, confident, and stress-free during examinations. Registrations were accepted through the official portal innovateindia1.mygov.in. The event itself was scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where the PM interacted with selected participants on exam stress, preparation strategies, and overall well-being. Rajasthan students participated in large numbers — the state has a high density of competitive exam aspirants, with millions preparing for RPSC RAS, REET, RSSB, and UPSC examinations. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed PM Modi's initiative as a transformative model for addressing exam anxiety across India's student population.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Registration Closes January 11 with Record Over 4.5 Crore Registrations — Surpasses Guinness World Record of 3.56 Crore
The registration window for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 — the ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship interactive programme with students, teachers, and parents — closed on January 11, 2026. By the deadline, over 4.30 crore (43 million) participants had registered, including more than 4 crore students, 24.03 lakh teachers, and 5.73 lakh parents, setting a new national and global participation record. This surpassed last year's Guinness World Record tally of 3.56 crore. PM Modi personally invited '#ExamWarriors' on social media and stressed the importance of staying calm, confident, and stress-free during examinations. Registrations were accepted through the official portal innovateindia1.mygov.in. The event itself was scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where the PM interacted with selected participants on exam stress, preparation strategies, and overall well-being. Rajasthan students participated in large numbers — the state has a high density of competitive exam aspirants, with millions preparing for RPSC RAS, REET, RSSB, and UPSC examinations. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed PM Modi's initiative as a transformative model for addressing exam anxiety across India's student population.
Key facts
- Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration closed on January 11 and later surpassed 4.5 crore registrations.
- The event surpassed the previous year's Guinness World Record of 3.56 crore registrations.
- The ninth edition crossed over 4.5 crore registrations from students, parents and teachers.
- PM Modi interacted with selected participants at Bharat Mandapam on exam stress and well-being.
- Registrations were accepted through the innovateindia1.mygov.in portal.
- Rajasthan students participated in large numbers, given the state's high density of competitive exam aspirants.
Mains angle
Q: Analyse the objectives and significance of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 in addressing examination stress among Indian students.
Answer (50 words):
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, PM Modi's ninth-edition flagship programme, closed registrations on January 11, 2026 with 4.30 crore participants — over 4 crore students, 24.03 lakh teachers, and 5.73 lakh parents — surpassing the 3.56 crore Guinness World Record. Held at Bharat Mandapam, it addresses exam stress, preparation strategies, and student well-being.
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How many participants registered for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 by the January 11 deadline, as stated in the article?
The article states that over 4.30 crore participants registered for PPC 2026, including more than 4 crore students, 24.03 lakh teachers and 5.73 lakh parents, surpassing last year's Guinness World Record tally of 3.56 crore.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pariksha Pe Charcha and what record did its 2026 edition set?
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) is an annual interactive programme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he engages with students, teachers, and parents on managing exam stress and overall well-being. The 2026 edition (ninth edition) set a record with over 4.30 crore (43 million) registrations by the January 11 deadline, surpassing the previous year's Guinness World Record of 3.56 crore participants.
What is the breakdown of participants registered for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026?
As of the registration deadline of January 11, 2026, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 received over 4.30 crore total registrations, comprising: more than 4 crore students, 24.03 lakh (approximately 2.4 million) teachers, and 5.73 lakh (approximately 573,000) parents. Registrations were submitted through the official portal at innovateindia1.mygov.in.
Where and how does PM Modi interact with participants in Pariksha Pe Charcha?
PM Modi interacts with selected participants from the registered pool at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi — a large convention centre that became a flagship venue for national events after its inauguration in 2023. The interaction covers topics such as stress management during exams, time management, mental well-being, and balancing academics with extracurricular activities. The event is also broadcast live.
What Guinness World Record is associated with Pariksha Pe Charcha?
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 (the eighth edition) had set a Guinness World Record for the largest participation in an interactive programme of this kind, with 3.56 crore registrations. The 2026 edition surpassed this with 4.30 crore registrations, effectively breaking India's own Guinness record by nearly 21%.
Why is Rajasthan's participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha particularly significant?
Rajasthan has one of the highest concentrations of competitive exam aspirants in India — preparing for RPSC RAS, SSC, UPSC, REET, RSMSSB, and other state-level exams. Students from Rajasthan, particularly from coaching hubs like Jaipur, Sikar, Jodhpur, and Kota, participate in large numbers in PPC because it directly addresses the high-pressure exam culture prevalent in the state.
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