Chandigarh, April 22– Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that the state government’s ambitious initiative, Haryana Super 100, has once again set a new benchmark in the field of education by delivering exceptional results. He informed that 16 students associated with the programme secured 99-plus percentile in IIT-JEE Main 2026 (Session-2), bringing pride to the state at the national level. He said this achievement is an inspiration not only for Haryana but also for government schools across the country.
The Minister stated that the Haryana Super 100 programme is being run in collaboration with Vikalpa Foundation Trust, under which meritorious students of government schools are provided high-quality coaching free of cost. The main objective of this initiative is to ensure equal opportunities for students from economically weaker sections to succeed in competitive examinations.
He said that a total of 263 students from Super 100 appeared in the examination this year, out of which 235 students (151 boys and 84 girls) qualified for JEE Advanced, reflecting an impressive success rate of nearly 89 percent. In particular, 16 students securing 99-plus percentile stands as testimony to the quality of the programme and the hard work of the students.
Sharing further details, the Education Minister said that 35 students secured 98-plus percentile, 57 students achieved 97-plus percentile, 85 students scored 95-plus percentile, while 161 students obtained 90-plus percentile. He said these figures represent not only success, but also the dedication of students, commitment of teachers, and the strength of an effective academic system.
Highlighting the role of Mission Buniyad, the Cabinet Minister said that out of the 16 students who secured 99-plus percentile, four students had been associated with this mission. This proves that a strong foundation is the basis of future success.
Congratulating all successful students, teachers and supporting institutions, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that Haryana’s model would serve as a guiding example for other states in the country. He expressed confidence that students of the state would continue to excel in national-level competitions and take Haryana to new heights in the future.
