The long wait is almost over for Punjab’s students. The computerized balloting of the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme is expected in the coming days, and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has already announced that the distribution of 100,000 electric bikes will begin on 5 November 2026. More than 13 lakh students registered for the scheme, and 607,399 completed applications are in the pool. Here is what is confirmed so far, what is still awaited, and what every applicant should do right now.
Detail
Information
Scheme
CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme 2026
Balloting
Expected in the coming days, official date awaited
Balloting Expected Soon, Official Date Still Awaited
Posts circulating on social media and student channels say the government’s official page has announced that the balloting is coming soon and that the process will be completed within the coming week. That expectation fits the confirmed timeline, because the balloting has to finish before distribution can start on 5 November. But one thing must be clear: as of today, the government has not published any fixed balloting date on the official portal or in an official statement.
No official balloting date has been announced yet, so do not treat any shared date as final
Scheme updates and reports expect the computerized ballot in the coming days, before distribution begins
Dates shared by unofficial pages earlier, such as 10 October and 22 October, passed without any official result
Only trust the official portal and Punjab government announcements for the balloting date
Fake selected lists are already circulating, and nobody can add your name to the list for money
The one date that is fully confirmed is the distribution date. Addressing a ceremony at the University of Sahiwal on 16 October 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that the distribution of 100,000 electric bikes will formally begin on 5 November 2026. She also confirmed the response figures herself: more than 13 lakh registrations and over 600,000 applications for this phase.
Distribution starts on 5 November 2026, announced by the Chief Minister herself
A total of 100,000 electric bikes will be given in this phase
A larger share of the bikes is reserved for female students
Female students submitted 314,445 of the 607,399 completed applications
Students who cannot ride will get free driving training through the district police and traffic departments
Bikes will be handed over in phases, after balloting and bank verification
Balloting and distribution schedule at a glance.
How the Computerized Balloting Will Work
The selection will be made through a computerized e-ballot run by the Punjab Information Technology Board, the same board that manages the online portal. With 607,399 completed applications against 100,000 bikes, roughly six students are competing for every single bike, so the ballot is the only fair way to decide. You can also read our earlier guide on the E-Bike balloting and selected students update for the background of this process.
The ballot is fully computerized, so there is no manual interference or sifarish
Only completed applications enter the ballot pool
After the ballot, the Bank of Punjab completes the verification of selected students
Selected students are informed through official channels, so keep your registered mobile number active
If your student bonafide verification is still pending, contact your college or university focal person without delay
How to Check Your Balloting Result
Once the balloting is done, you will not need to visit any office to find out your status. The result will appear on the same portal where you applied. Follow these steps when the result is announced:
Your selection status will show there after the balloting
Keep your Application ID safe, because you will need it at every step
Remember that the result will only be available on the official portal. Any list shared on a private website, a WhatsApp group or a social media page is not official, no matter how real it looks.
The scheme in numbers: registrations, applications and the monthly installment.
Price, Subsidy and Your Monthly Installment
The bike is not free, but the government is paying a large part of it for you, and the rest comes out of your pocket in small monthly payments. We have covered the full breakup in our E-Bike price and installment guide, and the main figures are:
Total price of the e-bike: Rs 199,000
Government subsidy: Rs 90,000
Your share: Rs 109,000
Monthly installment: Rs 3,028 for 36 months
Down payment: zero, and markup is zero because the government bears it
Step
What Happens
1. Balloting
Computerized ballot of all completed applications
2. Result
Selection status appears on the official portal
3. BOP Verification
Bank of Punjab verifies the selected students
4. Training
Free driving training for students who cannot ride
5. Delivery
Bikes handed over from 5 November 2026, in phases
What You Should Do Right Now
You cannot do anything to improve your chances in a computerized ballot, and anyone who says otherwise is trying to trap you. What you can do is make sure nothing goes wrong from your side:
If your bonafide verification is pending, visit your institution’s focal person today, because an incomplete file can hold your application back
Keep your CNIC, Application ID and registered mobile number ready and active
Never share your portal password or any OTP with anyone
Do not pay any agent or middleman; selection is only through the computerized ballot
For financing questions, call the Bank of Punjab helpline at 042-111-333-267
Check the official portal daily for the balloting announcement
Conclusion
The balloting is the last big step between 607,399 applicants and 100,000 e-bikes. Its date has not been announced officially yet, but with distribution confirmed from 5 November 2026, the wait is now a matter of days. Keep your documents ready, watch the official portal, and ignore every unofficial list.
FAQs
When will the Punjab E-Bike Scheme balloting be held?
No official date has been announced yet. The computerized balloting is expected in the coming days, before distribution starts on 5 November 2026. Keep checking the official portal, bikes.punjab.gov.pk, for the announcement.
When will students start receiving their e-bikes?
Distribution begins on 5 November 2026, as announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Bikes will be handed over in phases after the balloting and Bank of Punjab verification.
How can I check whether I am selected in the balloting?
Log in to the official portal with your CNIC and password and open your application status page. Your selection status will appear there after the balloting. Keep your Application ID safe.
How much will I pay every month for the e-bike?
You will pay Rs 3,028 per month for 36 months. There is no down payment and no markup. Out of the total price of Rs 199,000, the government pays Rs 90,000 as subsidy and your share is Rs 109,000.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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