Kamal Ghorui
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 is set to continue with Session 2, which will begin soon, as students across India tune in during the peak examination season. The annual interaction is being held through Doordarshan, on the official YouTube channel of the Prime Minister, and organised by the Ministry of Education, which allows the whole nation to participate. It will be aired on 9 February 2026 at 10 AM.The programme has been developed into one of the biggest education outreach programs in India, which focuses on eliminating exam stress among students, in addition to involving parents and teachers. This has once again been reiterated by the officials, that Pariksha Pe Charcha is not a contest but a free discussion platform that aims at promoting open conversations regarding learning, pressure, and mental resilience.
Session 1 highlights: PM Modi warns against comparisons and ranking anxiety
The Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, session 1, has already ended and aimed at instilling confidence and eliminating fear about examinations. In the process, Prime Minister Modi advised students not to compare themselves with others, claiming that this process undermines self-belief and puts a person under undue pressure.He pointed out that academic development was individual to the individual student and called on learners to concentrate on the development and not the positions or external standards. According to him success should be evaluated based on gradual change and understanding of oneself.
Curiosity and everyday learning become dominant
In response to the questions about motivation, PM Modi advised students to be curious and see daily experience as a learning experience. He opined that posing questions, inquiring about interests beyond the textbooks, and getting feedback are some of the ways of enhancing learning and making the students interested.According to the Prime Minister, curiosity-based learning lessens the stress about exams and boosts confidence, enabling students to be more precise and interested in their studies.
Going out of comfort zones
One of the main points of the sessions 1 was the necessity to leave comfort zones. PM Modi encouraged students to take challenges as opportunities to grow instead of challenges. He urged them to venture into new areas, adjust to new circumstances, and resist through experience.To him, perseverance and flexibility are not only useful in exams but also qualities that equip students to face professional and personal challenges in the future.
Parents were encouraged to minimize pressure
Direct addresses were made to parents during the session, where the Prime Minister called on the families to reduce the pressure of exams at home. He reminded us not to expect all children to achieve the same and emphasized that emotional support is more important in academic achievement than being watched strictly.He further emphasized the need to develop good academic foundations at school, which he said made life less stressful when it comes to competitive exams in the future.
What to expect from session 2
As the next session of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 will start soon, the officials believe that the next interaction will unite students representing different areas, which will be diverse in terms of experience and concerns. It is likely to continue being concentrated on confidence-building, balanced learning, and dealing with exam pressure.Throughout the course of the programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha proves its ability to promote one central idea: the fact that exams are significant milestones, yet the psychological well-being of a student and his/her self-confidence are also crucial.
