India, Jan. 29 -- justify;">Punjab's government-run Schools of Eminence and Residential Schools for Meritorious Students have received an overwhelming response for the 2026-27 academic session, with over two lakh applications being submitted for nearly 20,000 available seats, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Tuesday.

The minister said the strong response reflects a growing confidence among parents and students in the state government's education initiatives under the 'Sikhya Kranti' programme led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

"More than two lakh students have registered for admissions to Classes 9 and 11, competing for around 20,000 seats. This clearly shows a shift towards government schools and growing trust in t...