New Delhi, February 6, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), India’s annual flagship student outreach, addressing students, parents and teachers nationwide with practical advice on exams, mental well-being, skills and future readiness.
The event, telecast live from multiple centres including Delhi, reached millions across schools, television and online platforms.
Event Kick-Off and Participation Trends
The programme began promptly at 10 am IST, marking an unprecedented participation of over 4.5 crore students, parents and teachers, surpassing last year’s Guinness World Record for civic engagement.
Unlike previous editions, PPC 2026 was conducted simultaneously across five locations — Delhi, Devmogra (Gujarat), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Guwahati (Assam) showcasing a truly pan-India outreach.
Chapter 1: Your Style, Your Pace
A student asked, “Different study patterns often confuse us. How should we manage this confusion?”
He said: trust your own pattern. He shared his own experience of how he started Pariksha Pe Charcha with his own approach. He said, “I had one pattern, and I am improving it over time. I did it in different states this time. I changed my pattern through improvement, but I did not leave my core pattern.”
PM’s Mantra: Listen to everyone’s advice, but change your pattern only when you want to.
Another question asked was, “If a teacher teaches very fast and we fall behind, how should we handle it?”
He said teachers should inform students a few days in advance about what they will be teaching and on which dates. This makes it easier for students to focus and understand topics. He said, “Teacher se ek kadam aage chale.”
Some tips for school teachers:
- Give the schedule of topics in advance.
- Ask students to prepare beforehand.
PM’s Mantra: For teachers, informing students in advance creates curiosity and improves understanding.
Chapter 2: A Musical Moment with PM Modi
Shreya from Sikkim shared about a self-composed song written in three languages—Hindi, Nepali, and Bengali. It is about desh bhakti (patriotism) and titled Hamara Bharat Bhumi. She sang the song. Another student, Mansi, also sang a song written by her mother, dedicated to students.
PM Modi welcomed the students with an Assamese gamosa. He shared the meaning behind giving the gamosa, linking it to Assamese and North-East women and their empowerment.
He explained how it is made at home and how this tradition turns into livelihood and self-reliance, giving a sense of pride and respect. This is why he chose to give them to the children.
Chapter 3: Preparation with Purpose
One student asked, “With the growing focus on skills, what should students value more: skills or marks?”
He explained that some say eating is important, some say playing is important, and some say studying is important—but the answer lies in balance.
He spoke about two types of skills: life skills and professional skills. He emphasized that without studying, observing, and gaining knowledge, skills cannot develop. Everything begins with knowledge. He added that professional skills and life skills go hand in hand and are like twins.
PM’s Mantra: Balance studies, rest, skills, and hobbies—that’s the key to growth.
Some Life Skills:
- Maintain a disciplined lifestyle
- Stay healthy—exercise regularly
- Develop strong communication skills
PM’s Mantra: Books impart knowledge, but only practice makes you professionally skilled.
Another question asked was, “How can students balance subject improvement with the pressure to score well in pre-boards?”
He shared that students who score well often get their pictures in newspapers, but after some time, they are hardly remembered. That is why, instead of connecting our minds only with marks, we should reflect on where our life has reached.
Another question was asked: “We study a lot but forget quickly. How do we remember for the long run?” He said the more involved you are in the moment, the longer you remember it.
Chapter 4: Less Pressure, More Learning
A student from Punjab asked, “Competitive exams add pressure during board exams. How do we balance both when the exam patterns are so different?”
He replied that the concern is valid, and the priority should be Class 12. If students have studied their school curriculum well, competitive exams will not be very difficult, as school studies build a strong foundation.
PM’s Mantra: Strengthen your foundation in school; competitive exams will follow in time.
Chapter 5: Balancing Marks, Games & Laughter
Someone asked, “How do I balance studies with hobbies like gaming? If I want to pursue gaming seriously, how do I know I’m heading in the right direction?”
He spoke about using technology wisely, creating social media profiles, and using them as opportunities. He said gaming is a skill and advised students to identify quality games and develop expertise in them.
Overcoming fears & finding solutions
There was a segment where students, after reading books, wrote quotes on the blackboard using colourful chalks, expressing their feelings and pride in overcoming exam tension with the help of books.
Some quotes were:
- “I used to be scared of exams; now it is my friend.”
- “My techniques are mine, and they work for me.”
- “I was scared of time management, but it is my friend now.”
After listening, he suggested making a to-do list to manage time better.
PM’s Mantra: Turn your hobbies into practical products and share them for free. Feedback fuels new ideas and success.
He also said, “Samay ka sahi upyog pressure kam karta hai.” (Correct use of time reduces pressure.)
PM’s Mantra: Real confidence comes from inner truth. Be true to who you are.
Chapter 6: Holding on Through the Noise
A student asked, “With a lack of serious support from parents and constant disturbance at home, what should a student do?”
While giving an example, he said, “Yeh soch ki suvidha hogi toh shamta aayegi—aisa nahi hai.”
He spoke about his meeting with the blind cricket team. He said that despite being disabled, they learned to play and reached great heights. It did not matter where they were born or lived.
He added, “Comfort zone makes life—this illusion should not remain. Life is shaped by the way we live.”
PM’s Mantra: Comfort zones don’t shape life—your way of living does.
Chapter 7: Big Dreams, Bigger Actions
Another question asked was, “Is it right to dream big at our age? And how do we begin making those dreams come true?”
He said not having a dream is a crime. He added, “Jeevan mein karm ko pradhanta deni chahiye.”
PM’s Mantra: Not having a dream is a crime—always have a dream.
He advised students to read biographies if they want to become something, as it slowly builds interest. He also said, “Hamare man ke sapne public nahi karne chahiye; likh kar rakhne chahiye.”
PM’s Mantra: Dream big, fear less—read biographies.
Chapter 8: When PM Became a Teacher
He spoke about Viksit Bharat 2047 and said that just as he is working towards it, students should too. Everyone has a role to play.
He asked students to give suggestions for Viksit Bharat 2047. Some suggestions were:
Develop skills
- Build self-confidence and move forward
- Use more swadeshi products
In the end, every student presented something from their state and gifted it to the Prime Minister.