Punjab Government Schools See Massive Demand: 2 Lakh Applicants for 20,000 Seats
Chandigarh Punjab
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News18•28-01-2026, 18:57
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.
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