NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with students from across the country during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, urging them to stay confident in their own study methods, manage time wisely and not let exam pressure overwhelm them.
The interaction took place with students in Coimbatore, Raipur, Devmogra, Guwahati and at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. During the chat, students asked questions related to academics, mental health, and personal growth, as well as how to handle expectations during exams.
Responding to a question from a student in Gujarat about different study patterns, the Prime Minister said there is no single right way to learn and warned against blindly copying others. “Even after I became Prime Minister, people still keep suggesting to me what to do and how to do it. If you see, at lunch or dinner at your home, everybody has a different pattern. Some people start with vegetables, some with rotis, some mix all of it. But you must be following your pattern, not copying them, right?” he said.
He added that suggestions should be listened to carefully but applied only if they make sense to the individual. “First thing, you should believe in your study pattern. Listen carefully to suggestions and check if it is required or not. Just like in PPC, I have changed my pattern now and extended it to the states.”
‘Teachers should not rush students’: PM Modi on learning speed
On a question from a student named Ayush about maintaining speed in studies, PM Modi said teachers play a key role in ensuring students are not pushed too fast. “Maintaining speed is something teachers should deal with. They should not go ahead of students. The way farmers treat their fields, similarly, a student’s brain should be nurtured,” he said.
The interaction also saw lighter moments. When the Prime Minister asked students how they were coping with the cold weather, they replied, “In the excitement of meeting you, we forgot everything.”
PM Modi later felicitated students with traditional Assamese handwoven scarves and spoke about their cultural value. “This is something that represents women’s empowerment, as women in Assam design and make it at their homes. It gives a very special kind of pride, so I decided to give this to the students today,” he said.
Students described the interaction as special and motivating. Tenzin Choiky, a student from Arunachal Pradesh, said, “I live in a remote border town area and rarely get such opportunities. This was the first such opportunity I received, it was so special, and I was so excited.”
In another informal exchange, a student told the Prime Minister that her birthday falls on the same date as his, prompting a warm and animated response that drew smiles from those present.
Pariksha Pe Charcha is held every year ahead of board examinations and allows students to interact directly with the Prime Minister on issues related to studies, stress and aspirations.
Agencies