The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 will be held in the first week of February 2026. The tentative schedule for the interactive programme was announced by CBSE on X.
CBSE tweeted, "TheHon'ble Prime Minister of India will interact with students for another exciting 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha , tentatively in the first week of February 2026, at New Delhi."
The programme will be broadcasted LIVE on Doordarshan Channels DD National, DD News, DD India and major private TV channels, All India Radio (MW & FM). Web platforms of PMO, Ministry of Education will also have the live telecast of the event.
The Prime Minister will interact with selected participants during the event, answering questions related to exam stress, preparation strategies and overall well-being. Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha have crossed a historic milestone, with over 4 crore registrations from students, parents, and teachers this year.
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PPC is an annual event in which PM Modi interacts with students appearing for board examinations. During the event, he also answers students' queries related to exam stress and other issues. The first edition of the prime minister's interactive programme with school and college students was held at the Talkatora Stadium in February 2018.