New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, Indian guru Sadhguru, Olympian boxer Mary Kom will be among the top personalities to feature in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 10.

This is the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, an event where the Prime Minister interacts with students, parents, and teachers, offering insights on exam preparation, stress management, and personal growth.

This year, 36 students from each State and UT, have been selected from State / UT Board Government schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sainik School, Eklavya Model Residential School, CBSE and Navodaya Vidyalaya.  Some of the students are alumni of the PRERANA school programme, winners of Kala Utsav and Veer Gatha. 

These students have been selected to engage directly with the Prime Minister making this edition a true reflection of India’s diversity and inclusivity.

Adding a fresh dimension, PPC 2025 will unfold in an exciting new format spanning eight episodes.

The first interaction with the Prime Minister will be telecast directly on Doordarshan, Swayam, Swayam Prabha, PMO YouTube channel and the social media channels of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of I&B ensuring that viewers across the nation can participate in this enriching experience.

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 editions of PPC will share how Pariksha Pe Charcha had influenced their preparation strategies and kept them motivated.