The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, has released an official notice regarding admissions to Punjab School of Eminence and Meritorious Schools for the academic session 2026-27. Admissions are open for Class 9th and Class 11th for eligible and meritorious students across Punjab.

The Punjab Schools of Eminence (SOE) and Meritorious Schools program offers quality education with merit-based admission for Class 9th and 11th for the 2026-27 academic session. These admissions are conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training
(SCERT), Punjab

Admissions are open for the 2026-27 academic session in Punjab schools. Selection is based on an entrance test, merit list, and document verification. Eligibility criteria, age limits, and category-wise merit requirements apply as per Punjab School Education Board guidelines.

Students applying for admission to Punjab Schools of Eminence (SOE) and Meritorious Schools for the 2026-27 session must meet the prescribed age and academic qualification criteria. Admission is based on performance in the entrance test and merit, with category-wise relaxations applicable as per government norms.

The admission process for SOE and Meritorious Schools for the 2026-27 session includes online registration, an entrance examination, and merit-based selection. Candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for exact dates related to application submission, entrance test, result declaration, and counselling.

For the 2026-27 session, Punjab Schools of Eminence (SOE) and Meritorious Schools offer admissions to Class IX under the regular secondary curriculum and to Class XI in Science (Medical & Non-Medical), Commerce, and Humanities streams, based on merit and availability of seats.

For the 2026–27 session, eligibility is based on the prescribed age and previous class qualification. Admissions are conducted through an entrance test followed by merit-based selection. Reservation and category-wise relaxations are applied as per Punjab Government norms to ensure equal opportunities for all eligible students.

Admissions are carried out through an online application followed by a common entrance test. Selection is based on merit prepared from entrance test performance, and final admission is confirmed after document verification as per official guidelines.

Note: For classes offering Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams, admissions follow stream-specific merit criteria.

Given below are the key official links for admissions, including online application, student login, notifications, and the main website for updates and information.