bullOver 2 lakh applications for 20,000 seats in Schools of Eminence amp Residential Schools reflect transformation in Punjabrsquos govt schools Harjot Singh Bains January 25 last date to apply for Schools of Eminence amp RSMS admissions entrance exam on March 1 Harjot Singh Bains In a remarkable testament to the growing confidence in government schools, Punjabrsquos Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, on Tuesday, said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Governmentrsquos initiatives under lsquoSikhya Krantirsquo (education revolution) are yielding positive results, as reflected in the overwhelming response to admissions in Schools of Eminence and Residential Schools for Meritorious Students. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, ldquoThe response to admissions in Schools of Eminence and Residential Schools for Meritorious Students shows a clear and growing confidence of parents and students in government schools. Over two lakh students have registered for admissions to Classes 9 and 11 in these institutions, competing for nearly 20,000 available seats, which marks a significant shift towards quality education in government-run schools.rdquo Giving an overview of the institutional framework, the Education Minister said, ldquoAt present, Punjab has 118 Schools of Eminence and 10 Residential Schools for Meritorious Students, where admissions are being conducted for the academic session 2026ndash27.rdquo Sharing details of seat availability, Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated, ldquoFor Class 9, a total of 4,248 seats are available in Schools of Eminence, with 36 seats per school, while 50 seats are available in Residential Schools for Meritorious Students, which is currently operational through one residential school.rdquo He further said, ldquoFor Class 11, Schools of Eminence have 11,187 seats available. The total sanctioned intake for Class 11 is 15,104 seats, out of which 3,917 students from Class 10 studying in Schools of Eminence will be promoted to Class 11. In addition, 4,600 seats are available in Residential Schools for Meritorious Students for Class 11 admissions.rdquo Providing details of the registration status, the Minister noted, ldquoSo far, 93,300 students have registered for Class 9 admissions, out of which 74,855 applications have been finally submitted. For Class 11, 1,10,716 students have registered, with 92,624 applications successfully submitted.rdquo He added, ldquoA total of 36,537 students across both classes are yet to complete their final submission.rdquo Urging students and parents to complete the process in time, the Education Minister said, ldquoThe last date for submission of applications is January 25, 2026, while the entrance examination will be conducted on March 1, 2026.rdquo He added that ldquofurther details regarding admit cards and examination centres will be shared through official channels in due course.rdquo

Record Response To Govt Schools Shows Parents s Growing Trust In Bhagwant Mann Govt s ikhya Kranti