CBSE Issues Circular on Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Activities for Schools
CBSE has issued a circular on school-level activities for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. Registrations have crossed 4.2 crore, surpassing last year’s Guinness World Record participation.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular outlining a set of school-level activities to be organised as part of preparations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, annual student interaction led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to CBSE circular, ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is proposed to be held in last week of January 2026. PPC is held every year to help students approach examinations with confidence and a balanced mindset ahead of board exam season.
Over 4.2 Crore Registrations Recorded So Far
CBSE circular comes at a time when Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registrations have crossed 4.2 crore, making it one of largest student-centric engagement programmes in country. Participation figures have already surpassed last year’s numbers, which had set a Guinness World Record for highest participation on a citizen engagement platform within a month.
Activities to Be Held Between January 12 and 23
CBSE has directed affiliated schools to conduct a series of activities between January 12 and January 23, 2026, coinciding with National Youth Day and Parakram Diwas.
As per circular, schools are expected to organise:
- A student run or walk activity on January 12 to promote student participation.
- A quiz or writing-based competition on January 23, with selected students participating at designated centres.
- Schools have been asked to document participation and submit reports after completing the activities.
- Instructions for Schools and Teachers
School heads have been advised to:
- Encourage wide student participation
- Conduct activities as per the given schedule
- Compile and submit activity reports
CBSE stated that these engagements are meant to strengthen student involvement ahead of the national interaction.
Commonly asked questions
CBSE 10th & 12th exams were conducted in pen and paper mode across various cities spread throughout the country.
The CBSE 12th Science exams 2026 was held between February 20 and March 27, 2026. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in October 2025. Check the dates for CBSE Class 12 Science below:
Date |
Subject |
|---|---|
20-Feb-2026 |
Physics |
28-Feb-2026 |
Chemistry |
9-Mar-2026 |
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
12-Mar-2026 |
English elective, English core |
17-Feb-2026 |
Biotechnology |
27-Mar-2026 |
Biology |
Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet.
CBSE conducted the CBSE practical exams between January 1 and Feb 14, 2026. There is no external examiner allotted to conduct practical exams for Class 10, while external examiners are called to conduct the CBSE 12th practical exams.
For winter-bound schools, CBSE practical exams 2026 were held between November 6 and December 6, 2026.
Pariksha Pe Charcha is held every year ahead of major examinations, including the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams, scheduled to begin in February 2026. The programme focuses on exam preparation, stress management and academic expectations.
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