Chandigarh, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, a statewide youth quiz competition aimed at promoting knowledge, learning and preparation for government recruitment examinations. The winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.
The competition is open to Punjab residents aged 15 to 30 years as on January 1, 2027. Four runners-up will receive Rs 10 lakh each, while eight other participants securing places on the leaderboard will get Rs 5 lakh each. A total of 10,000 participants will also receive cash rewards and other recognition.
Announcing the initiative, Mann said the government wanted books in the hands of young people and believed their success represented Punjab’s true progress. He urged youngsters to focus on hard work, assuring them that the government would support them at every step.
The Chief Minister said the competition would follow a format similar to the popular television quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. It will feature multiple-choice questions with four options, covering Punjab’s history, geography, art, culture, general knowledge, current affairs, aptitude and governance.
The competition will have 11 rounds. The first nine rounds will be conducted online, followed by district-level competitions across all 23 districts and a state-level grand finale. The question bank will comprise approximately 50,000 questions, including subjects relevant to recruitment examinations for posts such as Constable, Patwari and PCS.
Registration will remain open from November 14 to November 28, 2026. The online quiz rounds are scheduled for November 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29, followed by December 1, 3, 5 and 7. The district-level competitions will take place on December 9, while the grand finale is scheduled for December 17.
The top 10 participants from each district will qualify for the district-level round, while the winner from each district will advance to the state-level grand finale. A mock quiz will also be available to familiarise participants with the digital platform and competition format.
Participants will have 20 seconds to answer each question, with the next question appearing automatically when the allotted time expires. There will be no pause facility. The correct answers will be provided after participants attempt the questions to help them improve their knowledge.
The competition will be conducted through a digital platform, accessible via mobile phones and the web. Youngsters can register through the ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’ app or portal using their mobile numbers and OTP verification. They will also be required to complete identity verification and provide their district details.
The grand finale is proposed to be organised at a suitable stadium or major venue, with award ceremonies, cultural performances and appearances by Punjabi artists and celebrities. The government is also exploring television and digital broadcast options for the event.
Mann said the initiative was intended to channelise the energy of Punjab’s youth towards positive activities and provide them with an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge while competing for substantial cash rewards.
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