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PM Modi's Exam Pep Talk: "You Are Warriors, Not Defined By Marks"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a segment of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address to students preparing for examinations. He reassured them, calling them "exam warriors" and acknowledging that feelings of doubt are natural. The Prime Minister emphasized that a person's worth is not defined by their marks and encouraged students to trust in their preparation. He also advised maintaining open communication with parents and teachers, who value effort over results.

Key Points: PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Exam Advice for Students

  • Urges students to stay confident
  • Advises against stress overshadowing preparation
  • Emphasizes effort over marks
  • Recommends open communication with parents and teachers
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PM Modi urges students to stay confident during exams in 'Mann Ki Baat'

PM Narendra Modi urges students to stay confident, manage stress, and trust their abilities during exams in his latest Mann Ki Baat address.

"Remember, your worth isn't determined by your marks sheet. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Feb 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students appearing for examinations during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, urging them to remain confident, not let stress overshadow their preparation, and to trust their abilities while focusing on their efforts rather than marks.

PM Modi said, "I shall now address our dear, promising children, those currently taking exams. I hope you watched 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' earlier this month and learned something from it. However, I still want to ask: are you stressing too much about your studies?"

Reassuring students, he added, "My dear children, you are exam warriors. I'm sure you're all wholeheartedly preparing for your exams. Yes, it's natural to have some doubts at such times. Sometimes you wonder if you'll remember everything or not! Sometimes you wonder if you'll run out of time. Children of every generation have experienced these feelings; you're not alone."

Emphasising that marks do not define a person's worth, the Prime Minister said, "Remember, your worth isn't determined by your marks sheet. So, trust yourself. Write wholeheartedly about what you've studied. And don't let that one question about what you didn't understand dominate your mind."

He also advised students to maintain open communication with parents and teachers. "And one more thing: keep talking to your parents and teachers. They recognise you not by your marks but by your efforts; they are happy with your hard work. I am fully confident that you will succeed in your exams and achieve new heights of success in your lives."

Earlier on February 9, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, the Prime Minister praised the immense talent and boundless potential of India's students.

In a message shared on X, he wrote, "Our students, endowed with extraordinary talent, possess the full potential to turn their dreams into reality. The objective of Pariksha Pe Charcha is precisely this: to show how they can make meaningful use of their talent and skills."

He also quoted a Sanskrit Subhashitam, explaining that a person equipped with knowledge, reasoning, scientific understanding, strong memory, readiness and active effort can overcome any obstacle, and that nothing remains unattainable for such an individual.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The focus on open communication with parents and teachers is key. In many Indian households, there's a huge gap. Kids are scared to talk about stress. This dialogue needs to happen more often, not just before exams.
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Vikram M
Good sentiment, but the ground reality is different. The entire system from coaching classes to college admissions is marks-obsessed. Until that changes, such messages, while well-intentioned, feel a bit disconnected. We need systemic reform.
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Priya S
"Exam warriors" – I love that term! It reframes the whole experience. My younger brother is giving his boards and is so anxious. I'm sending him this article right now. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
The mention of the Sanskrit Subhashitam is a nice touch, connecting our ancient wisdom to modern challenges. Knowledge and effort truly are the keys. All the best to all students out there! You've got this.
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Michael C
Interesting to see a national leader directly addressing student stress. It's a universal issue, but the pressure in the Indian academic context seems particularly intense. This kind of public reassurance from the top can help shift the culture.

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