Overview
- The Education Ministry said sign-ups surpassed 3 crore as of December 30 after registrations opened on MyGov on December 1.
- The ninth edition is scheduled for February 10, 2026, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with students, parents, and teachers.
- Officials frame the programme as a Jan Andolan aimed at reducing exam anxiety and supporting students’ mental well-being.
- Top incentives include a visit to the Prime Minister’s residence for the 10 best-performing students and special PPC kits for about 2,500 selected participants.
- This year’s focus areas include Make Exams a Celebration, Contribution of Our Freedom Fighters, Save the Environment, and Clean India, with an online MCQ competition on MyGov running through January 11 for selection.