Punjab’s students have waited months for this moment. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the province will begin distributing 100,000 electric bikes to students on 5 November 2026, with the formal launch set for that date. The announcement came at a ceremony at the University of Sahiwal on 16 October 2026, where Honhaar scholarships and laptops were also handed out — and it answers the question thousands of applicants have been asking since they registered: when do the bikes actually arrive?
This guide brings together everything that is confirmed about the scheme so far — the distribution date, who the bikes are for, what they cost per month, how the ballot works, and what to do if you applied. Where a detail has not been officially confirmed yet, we say so plainly, because guessing about a government scheme helps no one.
This is an independent guide. Final distribution lists, ballot results and collection instructions will come from the Punjab government and the official portal bikes.punjab.gov.pk — always confirm your own status there before travelling anywhere.
Quick Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution starts | 5 November 2026 — announced by CM Maryam Nawaz on 16 October 2026 at the University of Sahiwal |
| Number of bikes | 100,000 electric bikes for students across Punjab in this phase |
| Monthly cost | About Rs 3,028 per month, with no down payment, as announced at the ceremony |
| Registrations so far | About 1.3 million registrations and 600,000 applications received, per the Chief Minister’s address |
| Who is prioritised | Students enrolled in recognised institutions; a significant share reserved for young women |
| Official portal | bikes.punjab.gov.pk — applications and status tracking are online only |
| Financing partner | Bank of Punjab manages the installments — helpline 042-111-333-267 |
| Still unconfirmed | Ballot result dates and dealer-wise collection schedule — not yet announced |
What was announced on 16 October
At the University of Sahiwal ceremony — the first of a series planned across Punjab’s nine divisions in October and November — the Chief Minister handed out the first laptops and Honhaar merit scholarships of the year and then turned to the bike scheme. According to reports of the ceremony, she said 1.3 million students had registered for the scheme and 600,000 applications had been received, but only 100,000 bikes would be provided for now. She also said students would pay about Rs 3,028 a month with no down payment, and that students who do not know how to ride would be offered free driving lessons.
One figure deserves a note of caution. In September 2026 the province had spoken of 125,000 bikes; the October announcement put the number at 100,000. The Chief Minister linked the reduction to withdrawn federal funding — a claim the federal finance ministry has not publicly commented on. For applicants, the practical point is simple: the working figure is now 100,000, and with 600,000 applications chasing them, a ballot is unavoidable.
Who can get a bike
The scheme is for students enrolled in recognised educational institutions in Punjab. Reports of the scheme’s rules describe the following:
- Enrolment: you must be a student of a recognised college, university or institution in Punjab.
- Domicile: a Punjab domicile certificate or valid proof of Punjab residence is required.
- CNIC: your own CNIC number, plus an active mobile number preferably registered on your own CNIC.
- Documents: CNIC, enrolment certificate from your institution, domicile certificate and a recent passport-size photograph. A driving licence is listed among the documents on the scheme’s guidance pages — if you do not have one yet, the promised free driving lessons are meant to close that gap, but confirm the exact requirement on the portal before you apply.
- Women students: a significant portion of the bikes is reserved for young women, and the Chief Minister has repeatedly described female students as the scheme’s main beneficiaries.
Applications are accepted only online — there is no offline or in-person application route for the general process. The Punjab Information Technology Board’s “Maryam Ke Dastak” facility can send a registered facilitator to your home to complete the registration for you, bookable through the PITB helpline or the Maryam Ke Dastak mobile app.
How to apply and track your application — step by step
- Go to the official portal: open bikes.punjab.gov.pk in your browser. Do not trust any other website or agent claiming to take applications.
- Register: sign up with your CNIC number and your active mobile number. You will receive an OTP on that number to verify it.
- Fill in your details: enter your personal and institution details exactly as they appear on your documents.
- Upload documents: CNIC, enrolment certificate, domicile certificate, photograph, and licence if you hold one.
- Choose your vehicle type: electric bike, petrol bike or scooty, as offered on the portal.
- Review and submit: check every field, submit, and save your Application ID — you will need it, with your CNIC, to track your status and ballot result.
- Track: use the portal’s tracking feature with your Tracking ID and CNIC. Do not visit a dealer or bank branch until you receive an official approval notification.
How selection works: the ballot
Because applications far exceed the 100,000 bikes available, selection runs through a ballot. The typical path, as described in the scheme’s guidance, is:
- Apply online on bikes.punjab.gov.pk.
- PITB e-ballot — if the scheme is oversubscribed, a computerised ballot selects applicants.
- Bank of Punjab verification — the bank verifies the selected applicant’s documents and financing eligibility.
- Approval notification — successful applicants are informed by SMS or email.
- Collection — collect the bike from an authorised dealer named in your notification.
If the first ballot does not select you, your application remains in the system and may be considered in future phases — you do not necessarily need to reapply. Ballot result dates for this phase have not been announced yet; the 5 November date is the distribution launch, not a promise that every selected student collects on that day.
What the bike costs you — and what to watch out for
The announced payment is about Rs 3,028 per month with no down payment, financed through the Bank of Punjab. For financing questions, the Bank of Punjab can be reached at 042-111-333-267. Keep these warnings in mind:
- No one can sell you a place in the ballot. Anyone asking for money to “confirm” your bike is running a scam — report them to the PITB helpline or your nearest police station.
- Only the official portal matters. Application links shared on WhatsApp or Facebook groups that do not lead to bikes.punjab.gov.pk should be treated as fake.
- Do not pay any agent for registration. Registration on the portal is the official route, and the Dastak home service is a government facility, not a paid middleman.
- Check your own status, not your neighbour’s. Distribution is phased — a classmate receiving a bike does not mean your application was rejected.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When will the bikes actually be handed over?
A: Distribution begins on 5 November 2026, as announced by the Chief Minister on 16 October 2026. It is a phased rollout, so collection dates will vary by district and dealer.
Q: How many bikes are being given?
A: 100,000 electric bikes in this phase, against about 600,000 applications received.
Q: What will I pay each month?
A: About Rs 3,028 per month, with no down payment, according to the announcement. The Bank of Punjab manages the financing.
Q: I applied months ago. Do I need to apply again?
A: No — if you already submitted an application on bikes.punjab.gov.pk, track it with your Application ID and CNIC. Unsuccessful applications in the first ballot stay in the system for future phases, per the scheme’s guidance.
Q: I don’t know how to ride a bike. Can I still apply?
A: Yes — the Chief Minister announced free driving lessons for students who cannot ride yet. Confirm the training schedule on the portal or with the PITB helpline.
Q: Where do I check my ballot result?
A: On bikes.punjab.gov.pk with your Tracking ID and CNIC, and through the SMS or email notification sent to successful applicants. Ballot result dates have not been announced yet.
Q: Is there any fee for applying?
A: No fee for applying on the official portal has been announced. Anyone demanding payment for registration or selection is a fraud.
Final word
With 600,000 applications for 100,000 bikes, most applicants will not be selected in this phase — and that is exactly why the official channels matter more than rumours. Keep your Application ID safe, check bikes.punjab.gov.pk for your ballot result, and ignore anyone offering a shortcut for cash. If you are selected, the bike, the Rs 3,028 monthly plan and the free riding lessons together make this one of the most useful student schemes Punjab has run. We will update this guide when ballot dates and the collection schedule are announced.
Disclaimer: This is an independent information guide, not an official Punjab government publication. Scheme details can change; always verify your application status and payment terms on bikes.punjab.gov.pk or through the Bank of Punjab helpline 042-111-333-267.
