More than 2.9 crore participants have registered for the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2026). The annual interaction program with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is open for registration until January 11 . Students, teachers, and parents can register on the official website, innovateindia1.mygov.in.
Registration Details
Official data indicates a total of 2,92,85,623 registrations for PPC 2026 so far. This includes students, teachers, and parents.
| Participant Category | Number Registered |
|---|---|
| Students | 2,73,31,667 |
| Teachers | 16,25,532 |
| Parents | 3,28,424 |
Eligibility and Program Focus
Students from Classes 6 to 12 are eligible to participate. Teachers and parents can also take part. The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is scheduled for January 2026 . Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the interaction.
The program provides a platform to discuss crucial topics. These include exam stress and mental well-being. It brings together students, parents, and teachers from across India.
Participation Process
Participation for PPC 2026 occurs through an online process. This involves a multiple-choice question (MCQ)-based format. The Innovate India–MyGov portal hosts this process.
Participants can also submit their questions directly. Students can submit questions up to a maximum limit of 500 characters . Questions for the interaction will be shortlisted based on the MCQ format. All registered participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Recent Engagements and Program Growth
Prime Minister Modi recently interacted with students as part of PPC 2026 activities. On December 21 , he engaged with 25 students. This interaction took place aboard a cruise on the Brahmaputra River during his Assam visit.
Pariksha Pe Charcha has shown significant growth since its inception. The inaugural edition in 2018 saw 22,000 participants. The eighth edition in 2025 recorded 3.56 crore registrations. In 2025, the program also achieved a Guinness World Record. This included participation from students in over 245 countries. Teachers from 154 countries and parents from 149 countries also joined.
Final Registration Reminder
The deadline to register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 is January 11 . Interested individuals should complete their registration promptly on innovateindia1.mygov.in.