PM Modi shared valuable insights with students today during his signature program, Pariksha Pe Charcha. The students were enthusiastic as they asked thought-provoking questions, to which the Prime Minister responded with practical tips on reducing stress and improving time management.
How To Make Failure ‘Let Go’?
Students were eager to learn how to handle ‘failures.’ One girl even asked for tips on coping with failure. Addressing exam-related anxieties, PM Modi advised students that success in life comes from learning from failures. Addressing exam-related anxieties, PM Modi advised students that to succeed in life, one must learn from failures. He encouraged them to see failures as teachers, emphasizing that life is not just an exam but much more beyond it. Urged them to stay focused and not succumb to distractions. He advised students to pursue studies for holistic development rather than just academic success.
Had a wonderful interaction with young students on different aspects of stress-free exams. Do watch Pariksha Pe Charcha. #PPC2025. https://t.co/WE6Y0GCmm7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2025
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Manage Exam Stress
PM Modi stressed that they are not robots and should not be confined to books alone. “Students are not robots. We study for our holistic development… Students cannot grow if they are trapped in books… Students need to do their favorite activities, only then they can perform well in exams… One should not live with the mentality that exams are everything… One should gain as much knowledge as possible but not think that exams are everything… One should develop a habit of writing.”
Refer Previous Question Paper – Time Management
PM Modi advised students to review previous years’ questions and manage their time accordingly, emphasizing the importance of practice. PM Modi emphasized the importance of strategic time management. He advised students to plan their day in advance, ensuring they dedicate more time to challenging subjects instead of only focusing on the ones they enjoy.
While acknowledging the significance of examinations, PM Modi stressed that academic tests should not be mistaken for true learning. He encouraged students to focus on gaining knowledge rather than just preparing for exams.
While recognizing the importance of exams, PM Modi emphasized that they shouldn’t be seen as the ultimate measure of learning. He encouraged students to focus on truly understanding and gaining knowledge, rather than just preparing for the next test.
Advice To Teachers And Parents
Pm Modi urged teachers to go beyond mere advice and actively recognize students’ unique strengths. He highlighted the importance of fostering an environment where students feel valued and understood. A student asked PM Modi how to convince parents to allow them to pursue their interests when choosing a stream. The student mentioned that the pressure often comes from societal expectations and neighbors. In response, PM Modi urged parents not to treat their children like models to be showcased in front of others.
PM On Meditation
PM Modi advised students to mediate and observe the surroundings including birds, fountains and other things. PM Modi asks students to do Pranayam and share a technique to control body.
Health, Sleep & Diet
The Prime Minister also underlined the importance of maintaining good health. He reminded students that simply avoiding illness does not equate to being healthy—proper sleep and a balanced diet are crucial for overall well-being.