Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, a statewide youth quiz competition designed to encourage learning and help youngsters prepare for government jobs.
Key Highlights of the Initiative:
Eligibility: Open to Punjab residents aged 15 to 30 years (as of January 1, 2027).
Prize Structure:
Grand Winner: ₹1 crore
Four Runners-up: ₹10 lakh each
Eight Leaderboard Toppers: ₹5 lakh each
Over 10,000 participants will also receive cash rewards and prizes.
Quiz Format: Modeled after ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), featuring multiple-choice questions with a 20-second time limit per question.
Syllabus: A bank of ~50,000 questions covering Punjab’s history, geography, culture, mathematics, and current affairs, specifically mirroring the patterns of competitive exams like PCS, Patwari, and Constable recruitments.
Competition Stages: The quiz consists of 11 rounds:
Rounds 1–9 (Online): Scheduled between November 21 and December 7, 2026.
Round 10 (District-Level): Physical competitions across all 23 districts on December 9, 2026.
Round 11 (Grand Finale): State-level finale on December 17, 2026, featuring the 23 district winners.
How to Participate:Registrations are open from November 14 to November 28, 2026.
Eligible youth can register through the official ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’ app or web portal using their mobile number and an OTP verification process. A mock quiz is also available to help participants practice before the official rounds begin.