Punjab Government Schools See Massive Demand: 2 Lakh Applicants for 20,000 Seats

• Punjab's government schools are witnessing an 'Education Revolution' under CM Bhagwant Mann, leading to increased trust.
• Over 2 lakh students have applied for just 20,000 seats in Schools of Eminence and Residential Meritorious Schools.
• For Class 9, 93,300 students registered for 4,248 seats in Schools of Eminence and 50 seats in residential schools.
• For Class 11, 1,10,716 students registered for 11,187 vacant seats in Schools of Eminence and 4,600 in residential schools.
• The application deadline is January 25, 2026, with an entrance exam scheduled for March 1, 2026.

Why It Matters: Punjab government schools are experiencing unprecedented demand, reflecting growing parental trust and improved education quality.