Quick answer: Punjab Da Crorepati is a free, KBC-style quiz competition launched by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Young people aged 15 to 30 (as on 1 January 2027) who live in Punjab, or study in a Punjab school, college or university, can register free on the official app or the portal punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in. The winner gets ₹1 crore, and about 10,000 participants will win cash prizes. Round 1 starts on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 9:00 AM, and the next rounds follow every two days. Registration closes when Round 4 (28 November 2026) closes. After registering, complete the compulsory Mock Practice Round before Round 1.
| Name | Punjab Da Crorepati (ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਕਰੋੜਪਤੀ) – “Sikho, Khedo, Jitto” |
| Launched by | CM Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, 14 November 2026 |
| Run by | Department of Higher Education and Languages, Government of Punjab |
| Top prize | ₹1 crore (4 runners-up get ₹10 lakh each) |
| Total winners | About 10,000 |
| Fee | Free (no registration or participation fee) |
| Round 1 | Sunday, 22 November 2026, 9:00 AM (later rounds every 2 days) |
| Last date to register | When Round 4 (28 November 2026) closes |
| Age | 15 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Eligibility | Punjab resident as per Aadhaar, OR student of a school/college/university in Punjab |
| How to apply | Official Android app (iOS: check portal) or the official portal, with mobile OTP and Aadhaar |
| Format | 11 rounds (as announced by the CM): 9 online, a district round in all 23 districts and a grand finale |
| Official site | punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1100 (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM), support.punjabdacrorepati@gmail.com |
Table of Contents
- What CM Bhagwant Mann Announced
- Punjab Da Crorepati Registration: How to Apply Step by Step
- Punjab Da Crorepati Fee
- Eligibility, Age Limit and Qualification
- Selection Process, Rounds and Quiz Rules
- Punjab Da Crorepati Important Dates
- Punjab Da Crorepati Syllabus (Official Topics)
- Prize Money: How Much Can You Win?
- Documents Needed
- How to Prepare and Crack Punjab Da Crorepati
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਕਰੋੜਪਤੀ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਖੇਪ
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sources
What CM Bhagwant Mann Announced
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the Punjab Da Crorepati portal in Chandigarh on Saturday, 14 November 2026. He said the competition will follow a format similar to the TV show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”: multiple-choice questions with four options, of which only one is correct. Mann said the question bank will have about 50,000 questions on Punjab’s history, culture, geography, mathematics and the Punjab Government. He added that the questions will follow the pattern of recruitment exams for posts such as Constable, Patwari and PCS.
“As you move up the ladder, the competition will get tough. But let me reassure you that the questions are similar to those asked in different recruitment examinations in the state.”
CM Bhagwant Mann, as quoted by The Tribune
“There will be a very healthy competition. Absolutely transparent: transparent questions, transparent answers. Along with that, you will instantly get the marks for that answer.”
CM Bhagwant Mann, video message on the AAP Punjab Facebook page, 14 November 2026 (English translation)
According to the CM, the initiative has three aims: helping students earn money, increasing their knowledge and preparing them for competitive exams. He also said participants will see the correct answer right after attempting each question, so they can learn as they play. The Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab page shared a video of the launch with the caption (in Punjabi): “The Mann government has launched the ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’ portal… CM Bhagwant Mann formally launched the portal today and gave his best wishes to all the youth to win this competition with prizes worth crores, held in a transparent manner.”
Punjab Da Crorepati Registration: How to Apply Step by Step
You can register through the official mobile app or the portal. However, the portal says you must use the mobile app to play the quiz rounds, so it is best to register in the app from the start.
- Download the official app. Install the “Punjab Da Crorepati” Android app from the Google Play Store. The CM said the app is also on the Apple App Store, but the portal currently links only to the Android app, so iPhone users should check the portal for the iOS link. You can also open punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in and tap Register. Use only these official links.
- Enter your mobile number and verify the OTP. Use a number you will keep active for the whole competition, because every login uses OTP sent to that number.
- Verify with Aadhaar. Aadhaar is used to confirm your age and Punjab residency. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card.
- Fill in the registration form. Enter your gender, residential address and district. If you are studying, also enter your school, college or university details: institute, course, year, and APAR ID, enrolment ID or registration number.
- Upload proof if you qualify as a student. If you are not a Punjab resident as per Aadhaar but study in Punjab, upload a valid institute ID card or bonafide certificate as a clear photo or PDF (maximum 700 KB).
- Guardian consent for minors. If you are under 18, the form asks for your parent’s or guardian’s name and their consent.
- Accept the terms and submit. Then complete the Mock Practice Round, which is compulsory before Round 1.
Safety tip: The official portal says the team will never ask for your OTP or password. Do not share your OTP with anyone who calls or messages you claiming to help with registration.
Punjab Da Crorepati Fee
There is no fee. The official FAQ says: “Registration and participation are completely free.” Avoid any website, agent or “coaching” group that asks you to pay to register.
Eligibility, Age Limit and Qualification
- Age limit: minimum 15 years and maximum 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
- Residence or study: you must meet one of these:
(a) be a resident of Punjab as per Aadhaar, or
(b) be a student of a school, college or university in Punjab. - Educational qualification: the portal does not set any minimum qualification. School students, college students and young people who are not studying can all take part, as long as they meet the age and residence/study condition.
- Proof: Aadhaar is used as proof of age and residency. Students who qualify through their institute need a valid institute ID or bonafide certificate.
Note on age: Some promotional graphics shared online showed the age limit as 18–35 years. The official portal says the eligible age is 15 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
Selection Process, Rounds and Quiz Rules
According to the CM, the competition has 11 rounds:
- Rounds 1–9: online, on the mobile app.
- Round 10: held in person in all 23 districts of Punjab (District Final).
- Round 11: the Grand Finale, where district finalists take the “Hot Seat” in Chandigarh and play for ₹1 crore “in front of all of Punjab”.
Top scorers move to the next round. Your cumulative score decides whether you reach the district-level final and the state round. Key rules from the official portal:
- Every question is multiple-choice, and you get 20 seconds per question unless a specific question says otherwise. When time runs out, the next question appears automatically.
- Questions come in random order for each participant.
- Once a round starts, it cannot be paused or restarted. If you leave the screen, you may not be able to rejoin.
- Leaving the quiz screen or switching apps is monitored and may lead to disqualification. Using AI or similar tools is prohibited.
- You must finish the Mock Practice Round first and then attempt rounds strictly in order. Late registrants must complete the mock round and every pending round before Round 4 closes.
- Online rounds can be taken at any time within each round’s window. The District Final and State Final are held in person on fixed dates.
- Results, rankings and leaderboards may be published on the official portal and app.
- The portal says exams are Aadhaar-verified and automated, and that subject experts check each question for accuracy, syllabus fit and language before it is published.
- All scores, verification outcomes and decisions of the organising committee are final and binding. The Department of Higher Education’s decision on any dispute is final. The Department of Good Governance and IT (DGG&IT), Punjab, is the technical partner for the platform.
Punjab Da Crorepati Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Launch and registration opens | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Mock Practice Round | Compulsory before Round 1 (available after registration) |
| Round 1 (online) | Sunday, 22 November 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Round 2 (online) | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Round 3 (online) | Thursday, 26 November 2026 |
| Round 4 (online) | Saturday, 28 November 2026 – registration closes when this round closes |
| Rounds 5–9 (online) | Every two days after Round 4* |
| District round (in person, 23 districts) | 9 December 2026* |
| Grand Finale | 17 December 2026* |
Punjab Da Crorepati Syllabus (Official Topics)
The official portal lists four subject areas. It says the topics are “purely indicative and are not exhaustive”, so questions can go beyond this list.
| Subject | Topics listed on the portal |
|---|---|
| History and Geography | Teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the Khalsa, Sufi and Bhakti saints, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Ghadar movement, Jallianwala Bagh, freedom fighters, Partition, the Green Revolution, and Punjab’s rivers, land and geography |
| Art, Culture and Heritage | Punjabi language and literature, folk music, Bhangra and Giddha, festivals such as Lohri, Baisakhi and Teeyan, heritage sites, crafts, food, traditional architecture, gurdwaras, folk art forms, and Punjab’s sporting heroes |
| Governance and Public Awareness | Vidhan Sabha, state demography, state and district administration, judiciary, state helplines, and government schemes such as Mawa Dheeya Satkar Yojana, Tirath Yatra Scheme, schemes for farmers, Meri Rasoi, Farishte Scheme, Sadak Surakhya Force, Schools of Eminence, education and learning outcomes, Aam Aadmi Clinics, Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojana, sports achievements, Kheda Vatan, doorstep delivery of services, Business Classes in schools and colleges, anti-sacrilege law, 300 units electricity, Youth Nasha Virudh and the Ashirwad scheme (names as listed on the portal). Also Punjab’s river systems, water-sharing treaties, natural resources and current affairs related to Punjab |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Basic maths: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, simple interest, time and distance, number series and basic data interpretation. Questions are simple and designed to be solved within 20 seconds without a calculator |
Prize Money: How Much Can You Win?
The official portal lists the following prize distribution. It notes that the actual number of prizes “may vary a little to break ties or for any other such factors”.
| Winners | Prize (each) |
|---|---|
| 1 (Grand winner) | ₹1 crore |
| 4 runners-up | ₹10 lakh |
| 8 | ₹5 lakh |
| 10 | ₹3 lakh |
| 46 (ranks 2–3 in each district) | ₹1 lakh |
| 69 (ranks 4–6 in each district) | ₹50,000 |
| 92 (ranks 7–10 in each district) | ₹20,000 |
| 395 | ₹10,000 |
| 625 | ₹5,000 |
| 1,250 | ₹3,000 |
| 2,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 5,000 | ₹1,000 |
On the portal, the smaller prizes (₹1,000 to ₹10,000) are listed under the qualifying rounds, the ₹20,000 to ₹1 lakh prizes under district level, and the top prizes under the grand finale. These add up to 10,000 prizes, worth about ₹5.17 crore in total by our calculation from the portal’s table. Prize money is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) straight into the winner’s bank account, and winners must update their bank details in the app. Registration does not guarantee a prize: final prize eligibility depends on verification and approval by the Government of Punjab. The portal does not mention tax deduction on prizes, so winners should check the tax position with a tax adviser.
Documents Needed
- Aadhaar (proof of age and Punjab residency)
- An active mobile number for OTP login
- Students: institute name, course and year, APAR ID, enrolment or registration number. To prove enrolment in Punjab, an ID issued by your institute that clearly shows it is currently valid. The form accepts examples such as a bonafide certificate, college ID card or domicile certificate (clear photo or PDF, maximum 700 KB).
- Under 18: parent or guardian name and consent
- Winners: bank account details for the DBT payment
How to Prepare and Crack Punjab Da Crorepati
The tips below are PRPunjab’s own preparation guidance, based on the official syllabus and the quiz rules. They are not official instructions.
1. Train for speed: 20 seconds per question
You have 20 seconds per question and cannot pause, so speed matters as much as knowledge. Practise answering short MCQs with a timer, and drill mental maths (percentages, ratios, averages, simple interest) until you can solve them without paper.
2. Use the right books and sources
- History, geography and culture: PSEB (Punjab School Education Board) Social Studies and Punjabi books for Classes 6–10, plus any standard “Punjab GK” book.
- Governance and schemes: the official Punjab Government portal (punjab.gov.in) and press releases from the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, for the schemes named in the syllabus.
- Exam pattern: since the CM said questions follow recruitment exams, practise previous Punjab GK sections from PSSSB (Patwari, Clerk), Punjab Police Constable and PPSC exams.
- Current affairs: one Punjab news source daily, focusing on government decisions, sports achievements and new schemes.
3. A simple study plan
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1–2 | Sikh Gurus, Khalsa, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sufi and Bhakti saints |
| Day 3 | Freedom struggle: Ghadar movement, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition, freedom fighters; Green Revolution |
| Day 4 | Geography: rivers, districts, water-sharing treaties, natural resources |
| Day 5 | Culture: language, literature, folk dances, festivals, heritage sites, sporting heroes |
| Day 6 | Governance: Vidhan Sabha, administration, and the schemes named in the syllabus |
| Day 7 | Quantitative aptitude drills plus a timed mock; revise weak areas |
| During the rounds | Revise for 30 minutes daily, note the correct answers the app shows after each question, and keep a “mistakes notebook” |
4. Smart exam-day habits
- Charge your phone, use stable internet, close other apps and turn off calls and notifications.
- Choose a quiet place, and start a round only when you are fully ready.
- Attempt each round early in its window so that a network problem does not leave you without time.
- Never switch apps to search for an answer. It can get you disqualified.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Registering with a mobile number you may change later (all logins are by OTP)
- Entering a name that does not match your Aadhaar
- Skipping the Mock Practice Round or missing a round’s window (rounds must be taken in order)
- Leaving the quiz screen, taking calls or using AI tools during a round
- Waiting until the last day to register, since registration closes after Round 4
- Paying anyone, or sharing your OTP, for “registration help”
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਕਰੋੜਪਤੀ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਖੇਪ
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਕਰੋੜਪਤੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦਾ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਗਿਆਨ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ ਹੈ। 1 ਜਨਵਰੀ 2027 ਨੂੰ 15 ਤੋਂ 30 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ, ਜੇ ਉਹ ਆਧਾਰ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਵਸਨੀਕ ਹਨ ਜਾਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਸਕੂਲ, ਕਾਲਜ ਜਾਂ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਨ। ਰਜਿਸਟ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਐਪ ਜਾਂ ਪੋਰਟਲ punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in ’ਤੇ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਜੇਤੂ ਨੂੰ ₹1 ਕਰੋੜ ਮਿਲੇਗਾ ਅਤੇ ਲਗਭਗ 10,000 ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗੀ ਇਨਾਮ ਜਿੱਤਣਗੇ।
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers below are based on the official FAQs and rules on punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in, rephrased in English.
What is Punjab Da Crorepati?
A free, KBC-style quiz competition for Punjab’s youth, run by the Department of Higher Education and Languages, Government of Punjab. The grand prize is ₹1 crore and about 10,000 participants win cash prizes.
Who is eligible to take part?
According to the portal, young people aged 15 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027 are eligible. They must also be either a resident of Punjab as per Aadhaar, or a student of a school, college or university in Punjab.
What document is needed to prove age?
The portal says Aadhaar is used as proof of age.
What document is needed to prove residence in Punjab?
Aadhaar is used as proof of residence in Punjab.
What document proves enrolment in a Punjab school, college or university?
An ID issued by the educational institute that clearly shows it is currently valid.
Is there a registration fee?
No. The portal says registration and participation are completely free.
Where can I register?
On the official Participant Registration Portal at punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in, or through the official mobile app. You must use the mobile app to play the quiz rounds.
How do I log in?
Log in with your registered mobile number. An OTP is sent to that number. Enter it, give your Aadhaar details and complete the registration form. The portal asks you to keep the same mobile number active for the whole competition.
When does Round 1 start, and what is the last date to register?
Round 1 starts on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 9:00 AM, and each later round opens two days after the previous one. Registration closes when Round 4 (28 November 2026) closes. If you register late, you must finish the mock round and all pending rounds, in order, before Round 4 closes.
Is there a fixed time of day to take the quiz?
No. The portal says you can take each online round at your convenience within its set time period. The District Final in each district and the State Final are held in person on fixed dates and times.
How much time do I get for each question?
20 seconds, unless a specific question says otherwise. If you do not answer in time, the next question appears automatically.
Can I pause the quiz or come back later?
No. Once a round starts, it cannot be paused. If you leave the screen during a round, you may not be able to rejoin, so start only when you are ready.
What happens if I leave the quiz screen?
Fair play is monitored in every round. Leaving the quiz screen or switching to another app may lead to disqualification.
What should I do before starting a round?
The portal advises you to charge your phone, use a stable internet connection, close other apps, avoid calls and sit in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
How will the prize money be paid?
Directly into the winner’s bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Winners must update their bank details in the app. Prizes are paid only after verification and approval by the Government of Punjab.
Who decides in case of a dispute?
The Department of Higher Education, Government of Punjab, holds all rights to the competition, and its decision on all matters is final.
Whom do I contact for help?
Call the helpline 1100 (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) or email support.punjabdacrorepati@gmail.com. Mention your registered mobile number and district. The team will never ask for your OTP or password. The office address listed on the portal is: Department of Higher Education and Languages, Vidya Bhawan, 7th Floor, Phase-8, SAS Nagar (Mohali) 160062.
Sources
- Official portal, Department of Higher Education and Languages, Punjab: punjabdacrorepati.punjab.gov.in (rules, syllabus, prizes, FAQs)
- PTI via News18: Mann announces KBC-style competition for Punjab’s youth (later-stage dates: district round and grand finale)
- The New Indian Express: Punjab CM Mann launches ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’ quiz
- The Tribune: Punjab launches quiz for youth with Rs 1-crore top prize
- Launch video posted by Aam Aadmi Party – Punjab on Facebook, 14 November 2026
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