School of Eminence Punjab Admission is the entry route to Punjab’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) for Class 9 and Class 11, through a common aptitude test run by the Department of School Education, Punjab. For the 2026-27 session, the entrance exam was held on 1 March 2026 and the result came on 26 March 2026.
Latest (4 November 2026): The 2026-27 admission round is complete; results are on the official result page. The 2027-28 dates have not been announced yet. Last session, registration opened on 3 January.
School of Eminence Punjab Admission 2026-27 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 3 January 2026 |
| Last date to register | 25 January 2026 (extended from 20 January) |
| Corrections in registration data | From 28 January 2026 |
| Entrance exam | 1 March 2026, Class 9 and Class 11 |
| Answer key and objections | From 3 March 2026 |
| Result | 26 March 2026 |
| Provisional admission instructions | 26 March 2026 |
Who Can Apply
- Students currently in Class 8 can apply for Class 9, and students in Class 10 can apply for Class 11, from schools in Punjab.
- You can apply only to the School of Eminence of your own cluster.
- Students who did not pass Class 8 or 10, or got reappear or compartment in any subject, are not eligible.
Seats and Reservation
- There are 118 Schools of Eminence across the 23 districts of Punjab.
- Class 9 has one section of 36 seats in each school.
- Class 11 has 4 sections of 32 seats each: Science (Non-Medical), Science (Medical), Commerce and Humanities.
- 75% of seats are for government school students and 25% for students of other recognised schools. Unfilled private school seats go to government school students.
Qualifying Marks
- You need at least 35% in subjects, 35% in reasoning and 40% overall.
- Reserved category students get 5% relaxation in the sectional and overall cut-off.
Official Notices
| Notice | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Result of the SoE and Meritorious entrance exam | 26 March 2026 | Open |
| Instructions for provisional admission in SoE | 26 March 2026 | Open |
| Answer key and objections letter | 3 March 2026 | Open |
| Corrections in registration data, 2026-27 | 28 January 2026 | Open |
| Registration date extended to 25 January 2026 | 20 January 2026 | Open |
| Public notice on admission in SoE and Meritorious Schools | 2 January 2026 | Open |
More details: admission process and eligibility, seats and school list and reservation policy.
School of Eminence Punjab Admission – Overview
| Conducted by | Department of School Education, Punjab |
| Exam | Common aptitude test for Class 9 and Class 11 |
| Schools | 118 Schools of Eminence in 23 districts |
| Same exam also covers | Meritorious Schools, under their own admission policy |
| Official website | schoolofeminence.pseb.ac.in |
School of Eminence Punjab Admission – FAQs
When was the School of Eminence Punjab entrance exam held?
On 1 March 2026 for the 2026-27 session, for Class 9 and Class 11.
When did the result come?
On 26 March 2026, on schoolofeminence.pseb.ac.in.
When will 2027-28 admission start?
The dates have not been announced yet. Last session, registration opened on 3 January 2026.
What marks do I need to qualify?
At least 35% in subjects, 35% in reasoning and 40% overall, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories.