Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown from 22,000 participants in 2018 to around 3.5 crore registrations in 2026. Here’s how PM Modi’s student interaction evolved into a nationwide education platform.
What started as a limited student interaction in 2018 has, over the years has grown into one of India’s largest education focused public engagement programmes. Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), led annually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen a steady rise in participation, with registrations for 2026 edition touching around 3.6 crore while application window is still open.
Growing numbers reflect how the programme has become closely linked with school examination cycle, especially for students preparing for CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams, which begin in February.
How Pariksha Pe Charcha Expanded Over the Years
Initially conceived as a dialogue on exam stress and preparation, PPC gradually widened its scope. This inclusion of parents and teachers, shift to large-scale digital participation and nationwide outreach through MyGov platform have all contributed to its expansion.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Participation Growth Timeline (2018–2026)
| Year | Edition | Participation Snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
1st Edition | Around 22,000 students participated |
| 2019 | 2nd Edition |
Wider nationwide school participation |
| 2020 | 3rd Edition | Parents and teachers added as participants |
| 2021 | 4th Edition | Sharp rise in online participation |
| 2022 | 5th Edition
|
MyGov-led activities scaled up |
| 2023 | 6th Edition | Registrations crossed 1 crore |
| 2024 | 7th Edition | Continued expansion across schools |
| 2025 | 8th Edition | 3.56 crore registrations, highest so far |
| 2026* | 9th Edition | Registrations at around 3.6 crore, ongoing |
*Figures for 2026 are based on current registrations.
Why PPC Resonates With Board Exam Students
Held shortly before major board examinations, Pariksha Pe Charcha has increasingly been viewed as a preparatory milestone rather than a standalone event. Students use the fresh registration cycle to raise questions around revision strategies, performance pressure and expectations, while parents and teachers participate to share broader academic concerns.
PPC 2026 Registration Window Still Open
Registration process for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, which began in December, remains open on official portal. Students from Classes 6 to 12, along with teachers and parents, can apply before announced deadline in January.
CBSE offers three main streams in Class 12, namely Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities.
Every year, CBSE records a decent overall pass percentage overall. In 2025, the Board recorded an overall pass percentage of 88.39 which is an increase from the 2024's 87.98 percent. A total of 17,04,367 students registered for the exam, out of which 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the CBSE 12th exam 2025.
The pass percentage of girls was 91.64 while that of boys was 85.70.
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