CM Punjab e-Bike Scheme 2026 – Electric Bikes for Students

Subsidized Electric & Petrol Bikes for Punjab Students — Easy Interest-Free Installments via Bank of Punjab

Pending_announcement Government of the Punjab (in partnership with Bank of Punjab) Punjab Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
اگلے رجسٹریشن دور کا ابھی اعلان نہیں ہوا
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • الیکٹرک بائک کے لیے 2 لاکھ 50 ہزار روپے تک بلا سود قرض۔
  • 20 ہزار روپے ڈاؤن پیمنٹ حکومت پنجاب ادا کرے گی۔
  • قرض کا سارا سود حکومت ادا کرے گی۔
  • پیٹرول بائک کے لیے 1 لاکھ 50 ہزار روپے تک فنانسنگ۔
  • رقم 2 سال کی آسان ماہانہ اقساط میں واپس کرنی ہوگی۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • پنجاب کے کسی منظور شدہ کالج یا یونیورسٹی کا باقاعدہ طالب علم ہونا ضروری ہے۔
  • عمر 18 سال یا اس سے زیادہ ہو۔
  • موٹر سائکل ڈرائیونگ لائسنس یا لرنر پرمٹ موجود ہو۔
  • ورچوئل یونیورسٹی اور علامہ اقبال اوپن یونیورسٹی کے طلبہ اہل نہیں۔
  • صرف ایک بائک (الیکٹرک یا پیٹرول) کے لیے درخواست دی جا سکتی ہے۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • شناختی کارڈ
  • طالب علم کارڈ
  • ڈرائیونگ لائسنس
  • رجسٹرڈ موبائل نمبر
  • 30% رقم کا انتظام
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. سرکاری ویب سائٹ bikes.punjab.gov.pk پر جائیں۔
  2. شناختی کارڈ اور موبائل نمبر سے رجسٹریشن کریں۔
  3. اپنی پسند کی بائک منتخب کریں۔
  4. مطلوبہ دستاویزات اپ لوڈ کریں۔
  5. درخواست جمع کروائیں۔
  6. اگر درخواستیں زیادہ آئیں تو قرعہ اندازی ہوگی۔
  7. منتخب ہونے پر بینک آف پنجاب آپ سے رابطہ کرے گا۔

Scheme Overview

اسکیم کا جائزہ

What is the CM Punjab e-Bike Scheme 2026?

The CM Punjab e-Bike Scheme 2026 is a flagship initiative of the Government of the Punjab, designed to give students across Punjab access to affordable, eco-friendly transport. Under this scheme, regular students enrolled in HEC-recognized colleges and universities can obtain a brand-new Electric Bike (E-Bike) or Petrol Bike (P-Bike) through the Bank of Punjab (BOP), on easy, interest-free monthly installments. The scheme directly addresses one of the biggest daily challenges faced by students in Punjab: the rising cost and difficulty of commuting to campus.

Why This Scheme Matters for Punjab Students

Many students in Punjab spend a significant portion of their monthly budget on rickshaws, vans, or public transport just to reach their college or university. The CM Punjab e-Bike Scheme reduces this burden by offering a subsidized, government-backed financing option, where the Punjab Government itself pays part of the down payment and covers the entire mark-up (interest) on the loan. This makes owning a personal bike realistic for students from low- and middle-income households, especially those studying away from home or in areas with limited public transport.

Key Features of the Scheme

  • Choice between an Electric Bike (E-Bike) or a Petrol Bike (P-Bike) — not both
  • Financing up to PKR 250,000 for E-Bikes and up to PKR 150,000 for Petrol Bikes through Bank of Punjab
  • Government of Punjab contributes PKR 20,000 toward the down payment
  • Zero mark-up (interest-free) — the government bears the entire loan interest
  • Repayment spread over easy monthly installments for 2 years
  • Transparent, computerized e-balloting based on domicile district if applications exceed the available quota
  • Equal quota for male and female students at the divisional level

Who Should Apply?

This scheme is ideal for regular students of HEC-recognized public or private colleges and universities in Punjab who need a reliable, low-cost way to commute daily. It is particularly useful for students who do not currently own a vehicle and hold a valid motorcycle driving license or learner’s permit. Note that students of Virtual University (VU) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are not eligible under Phase-1 of the scheme, since the program is aimed at regular, on-campus attendees.

How the Application Process Works

The entire application process for the CM Punjab e-Bike Scheme is handled online through the official portal, www.bikes.punjab.gov.pk. Applicants register using their CNIC and mobile number, select their preferred bike model from the available catalogue, and upload the required documents. Full eligibility criteria, required documents, and a step-by-step how-to-apply guide are provided in the Urdu and English sections below.

Important Reminder

Applicants should only use the official portal (www.bikes.punjab.gov.pk) or the Bank of Punjab helpline for any scheme-related query, and should never pay any agent or third party for assistance. Quota percentages, exact age limits, and application deadlines can change with each new phase of the scheme, so it is always best to confirm the latest details directly on the official portal before applying.

Benefits

فوائد
Under this scheme, eligible students can select either an Electric Bike (E-Bike) or a Petrol Bike (P-Bike) — not both. The Bank of Punjab (BOP) provides financing of up to PKR 250,000 for E-Bikes and up to PKR 150,000 for Petrol Bikes. As required by the State Bank of Pakistan, the applicant must pay 30% equity upfront; the remaining amount is financed by BOP. The Government of Punjab contributes PKR 20,000 toward each eligible student's down payment and bears the entire loan mark-up (interest) — meaning installments carry no interest. Phase-1 of the scheme was initially launched for select districts, with an equal quota for male and female students at the divisional level and a proportional quota for the rest of Punjab. If applications exceed the available quota, a transparent computerized e-balloting process is conducted based on domicile district.

Eligibility Criteria

اہلیت کا معیار
Applicant must be a 'regular' student enrolled in an HEC-recognized degree college or university (public or private) in Punjab
Minimum age of 18 years
Must hold a valid motorcycle Driving License or Learner's Permit (required for both male and female applicants)
Students of Virtual University (VU) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are NOT eligible under Phase-1
Applicant may apply for only one category — either E-Bike or Petrol Bike, not both
Regular student status will be verified by the applicant's educational institution
Mobile number must be registered on the applicant's own CNIC (for OTP/SMS verification)

Required Documents

ضروری دستاویزات
Valid CNIC (or B-Form for minor applicants)
Student ID Card or Bonafide/Admission Certificate from a recognized institution
Valid Motorcycle Driving License or Learner's Permit
Active mobile number registered on applicant's own CNIC
Arrangement for the 30% equity deposit (required at bank verification stage)

How to Apply — Step by Step

درخواست کا طریقہ
1

Visit the official web portal bikes.punjab.gov.pk (applications are accepted online only — no manual/office submission is allowed)

2

Register online using your CNIC and mobile number

3

Select your preferred E-Bike or Petrol Bike model from the catalogue available on the portal

4

Upload required documents (CNIC, Student ID, Driving License/Learner's Permit)

5

Submit the application and save your Tracking/Application ID

6

Your 'regular student' bonafide status will be verified by your educational institution

7

If applications exceed the available quota, a computerized e-balloting will be held based on domicile district

8

If selected in the balloting, the Bank of Punjab (BOP) will contact you

9

After selection, deposit 30% equity of the total bike price with BOP

10

The remaining amount will be financed by BOP — the government bears the mark-up, and you repay only the principal through installments

Important Notices اہم ہدایات

  • This scheme is only for 'regular' students of HEC-recognized colleges/universities in Punjab — Virtual University and AIOU students are not included in Phase-1
  • Applications can only be submitted through the official web portal bikes.punjab.gov.pk — no other channel is valid
  • Bike registration cost is not included in the application/installment plan, but insurance cost is covered within the installment plan
  • Only contact the official portal or BOP helpline — never pay any agent
  • Quota percentages, exact age limits, and last dates may change with each phase — always check the official portal for the latest phase announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

اکثر پوچھے جانے والے سوالات
It is a Government of the Punjab scheme that provides subsidized, interest-free installment financing for Electric or Petrol Bikes to regular students of HEC-recognized colleges/universities, through the Bank of Punjab.
No, you can only apply for one category — either an E-Bike or a Petrol Bike, not both.
BOP finances up to PKR 250,000 for E-Bikes and up to PKR 150,000 for Petrol Bikes. The applicant must pay 30% equity upfront.
No, the Government of Punjab bears the entire mark-up (interest) — you only repay the principal amount in installments.
No, students of Virtual University and Allama Iqbal Open University are not eligible under Phase-1.
If applications exceed the available quota, a transparent computerized e-balloting is held based on domicile district.
Apply online only through the official portal www.bikes.punjab.gov.pk. You can also contact the BOP Helpline at 042-111-333-267.