36 students from all states and Union Territories will have the opportunity to interact directly with PM Modi during Pariksha Pe Charcha(PPC 2025).
The highly anticipated Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 (PPC 2025) will be held at 11 AM on February 10, 2025. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will engage with students, parents, and teachers, providing guidance on exam preparation, stress management, and personal development.
This year, 36 students from all States and UTs have been selected from a variety of institutions including State/UT Board Government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, CBSE, and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Some of these students are alumni of the PRERANA school programme and winners of Kala Utsav and Veer Gatha. These students have been chosen to engage directly with the Prime Minister, making this edition a true representation of India’s diversity and inclusivity.
PPC 2025 will introduce a fresh approach, unfolding in an exciting new format across eight episodes. The first interaction with the Prime Minister will be broadcast live on Doordarshan, Swayam, Swayam Prabha, the PMO YouTube channel, and the social media platforms of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of I&B, ensuring nationwide participation in this enriching experience.
As PPC evolves into a Jan Andolan, it is addressing the physical and mental well-being of children through substantial community engagement. The 8th edition, PPC 2025, will feature renowned personalities from various fields who will share their knowledge and experiences, guiding students on crucial aspects of life and learning. In addition to the first episode, seven subsequent episodes of PPC will feature students selected through a process involving States/UTs, different educational organizations, and national-level school competitions. These episodes will cover a wide range of topics, focusing on various issues including:
- Sports & Discipline: M C Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj will talk about goal setting, resilience, and stress management through discipline.
- Mental Health: Deepika Padukone will discuss the importance of emotional well-being and self-expression.
- Nutrition: Shonali Sabherwal and Rujuta Diwekar will highlight healthy eating habits and the role of quality sleep in academic success. Revant Himatsingka, known as Food Farmer, will provide insights into leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Technology & Finance: Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) and Radhika Gupta will explore technology as a tool for smarter learning and financial literacy.
- Creativity & Positivity: Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar will inspire students to visualize and release negative thoughts, fostering a positive mindset.
- Mindfulness & Mental Peace: Sadhguru will share practical mindfulness techniques to help students maintain mental clarity and focus.
- Stories of Success: Toppers of various exams like UPSC, IIT-JEE, CLAT, CBSE, NDA, ICSE etc alongwith participants from previous edition of PPC will share how Pariksha Pe Charcha had influenced their preparation strategies and kept them motivated.
Since its launch in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown into a nationwide movement, with this year’s edition setting a new record with over 5 crore participants, making it the most engaging and impactful one yet.
The Ministry of Education has made dedicated efforts to ensure that students, parents, and teachers from all backgrounds have access to this platform, transforming Pariksha Pe Charcha into an initiative that fosters young minds and helps guide them toward academic success and personal development.
For live updates, participation details, and exclusive insights, follow the social media channels of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of I&B.