(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular interactive programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is set to take place in January 2026. In the run-up to the event, an online MCQ-based contest has been launched for students of Classes 6 to 12, along with teachers and parents.

The competition will remain open from now till January 11, 2026, on the MyGov portal at

Participants can submit questions they wish to ask the Prime Minister. NCERT will shortlist selected entries, which may be featured during the live programme. All participants will receive an official certificate from NCERT.

To amplify outreach, schools have been encouraged to promote the initiative through their social media handles using the hashtag #PPC2026. Students and schools may also upload posters and creative videos, and select entries will be showcased on the MyGov platform.

Education authorities, including district education officers and administrative heads, have been instructed to ensure maximum participation from students.

All schools affiliated with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) and other boards have been asked to inform students from Classes 6 to 12 about the opportunity and facilitate their involvement.

The programme aims to help students manage exam stress, engage directly with the Prime Minister and inspire a positive, confident exam mindset.

In Gujarat, all schools affiliated with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB), along with institutions under other national and state boards, have been instructed to ensure maximum participation of students from Classes 6 to 12 in the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026' competition.

District education officers, administrative authorities and school heads have been directed to widely disseminate information about the online contest and encourage students to register on the MyGov portal.

Schools across the state are expected to actively promote the initiative, guide students through the participation process and support them in submitting questions, creative posters and videos for the national platform. The Education Department has emphasised that Gujarat's student community should be strongly represented in this nationwide initiative.

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