03 February,2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The interaction between PM Modi and students is scheduled to be released on February 6. Pic/videograb/X
As board exams near, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the return of Pariksha Pe Charcha, an annual initiative focused on helping students deal with exam stress.
The Prime Minister shared the update on social media platform X, expressing his happiness at interacting with young students once again.
The interaction between PM Modi and students is scheduled to be released on February 6.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, this year's discussions took place with Exam Warriors in several locations across the country. These included Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati, and 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. Students from different regions participated in open conversations with the Prime Minister.
During the interactions, Prime Minister Modi spoke about the importance of staying calm during examinations. He encouraged students to view exams as a part of life rather than a source of fear.
Topics such as mental well-being, time management, self-confidence, and parental support were also discussed.
Pariksha Pe Charcha has become a popular platform where students, teachers, and parents can openly share their concerns. The Prime Minister described the interaction as refreshing and meaningful, highlighting the enthusiasm and curiosity of the young participants.
Since its launch, Pariksha Pe Charcha has aimed to create a positive environment around education and examinations. With exams approaching, the initiative once again reminds students that learning should be joyful and stress-free.
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune, had last year officially announced the examination schedule for the Std X (SSC) and Std XII (HSC) board examinations for the academic year 2025-26.
According to a previous notification, the HSC written examinations will be held from February 10, 2026, to March 18, 2026, while the SSC written examinations will be conducted from February 20 to March 18.
The exams will be conducted across all nine divisional boards including Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan.
The Board has also released the schedule for practical, oral, and internal assessment examinations, including NSQF (National Skills Qualifications Framework) vocational subjects. For HSC students, practical and internal exams will take place from January 23 to February 9. For SSC students, the same will be conducted from February 2 to February 18.
The circular had stated that these dates have been declared well in advance to help schools, junior colleges, and students prepare efficiently and manage their academic schedules. It also mentions that the detailed subject-wise timetable for both examinations will be released by the board in due course.
The Maharashtra State Board had earlier stated that all divisional boards should make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth examination process across the state. The notification was signed by Mahesh Ghatage, secretary, MSBSHSE, Pune.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially issued the admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 students for the 2026 board examinations. The hall tickets are now accessible on the official CBSE portal. However, the download process varies for regular students and private candidates.
Students appearing for the CBSE board exams are advised to obtain and verify their admit cards well in advance of the exam dates.
The CBSE has activated the admit card link for board exam candidates to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2026 examinations.
The board has set different access rules for regular students and private candidates to maintain authenticity and data security.
Regular students cannot download admit cards themselves. The admit cards for regular candidates are downloaded by school authorities and private students can download hall tickets directly from the CBSE website. The credentials are required to access the admit card portal.
Private candidates are allowed to download their admit cards directly from the official CBSE website using their login credentials.
Both students and school authorities can access the CBSE admit card 2026 only through the official portals. The direct link below will redirect users to the authentic CBSE website for secure login and download.
