Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 Sets New Milestone with 4.3 Crore Registrations
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 has set a new benchmark by crossing4.3 crore registrations, surpassing last year’s Guinness World Record and reaffirming its position as the world’s largest student engagement programme focused onexam preparation and stress management.
According to official data released onJanuary 9, 2026, a total of4,30,18,173 participantshave registered for the ninth edition. This exceeds last year’s record of 3.53 crore registrations, which earned the programme recognition from Guinness World Records.
The majority of registrants are students, highlighting the programme’s growing relevance among young learners. Of the total registrations:
4,00,41,236 students
24,03,234 teachers
5,73,703 parents
Participants include students fromClasses 6 to 12, educators, and parents, making PPC one of the most inclusive educational initiatives in the country.
Registrations for PPC 2026 opened onDecember 1, 2025, and will continue untilmidnight, January 11, 2026. Candidates can register through the official portalinnovateindia1.mygov.inusing a mobile number or email ID.
After logging in, participants must:
Select their category – student, teacher, or parent
Participate in anMCQ-based activity
Submit questions or suggestions related toexams, learning strategies, or academic stress
Successful participants receive adigital participation certificate, and the MCQ activity also forms part of theselection processfor potential invitations to the main event.
While the programme is confirmed for January 2026, the exactdate and formatof the interaction session will be announced separately.
Organised annually by the Government of India, PPC provides a national platform for discussions on:
Examination pressure
Effective study techniques
Mental health and well-being
Holistic development of students
Held ahead of board exams, the programme helps students approach assessments withconfidence and clarity.
The eighth edition, held onFebruary 10, 2025, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, and led byPrime Minister Narendra Modi, witnessed unprecedented international participation:
Students from245 countries
Teachers from153 countries
Parents from149 countries
From just22,000 participantsin its inaugural edition in 2018 to over 4.3 crore today, PPC has grown into aglobal movementaddressing exam-related stress.
With record-breaking registrations and expanding international reach,Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026has evolved into a nationwide and global platform forstudent well-being, fostering open conversations on exams, stress, and learning. The programme continues to redefine how academic success is approached in India and beyond.
