As many as 398 out of total 500 Class XI seats have been filled at Meritorious School of Ludhiana. This includes 350 seats reserved for govt school students of general category, 47 seats of private schools, and one for a specially-abled candidate. Remaining seats to be filled in 3rd counselling. Meritorious schools offer free education, accommodation, food, uniform, and books for Class XI and XII students from economically weaker sections of society.