Punjab Student Card 2025 – July Update
Free Travel, Scholarships & Smart Digital Support for Students
Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Punjab Student Card 2025 — a modern solution to educational and financial challenges faced by learners. This smart ID card is designed to make education more accessible and future-focused by offering travel relief, scholarship opportunities, and a digital academic profile.
Main Highlights of Punjab Student Card
- Free Travel Facility
Cardholders can enjoy free transportation on Punjab’s public buses and vans. This saves students an average of Rs 2,000 to 3,000 per month—especially helpful for those commuting long distances. - Scholarship Access
The card enables easy access to scholarship programs like PEEF and Honhaar, both nationally and internationally. - Smart Academic Tracking
Each student gets a digital academic profile that records attendance, performance, and extracurricular participation—useful for applying to higher education and jobs later. - Special Discounts
Students can get discounts at selected outlets on textbooks, food, stationery, and career-related services.
Who Can Apply?
- All students enrolled in recognized government or private institutions (schools, colleges, universities) within Punjab.
- Punjab domicile is required.
- There’s no income limit, but low-income and rural students are prioritized for financial and travel perks.
Registration & Distribution Timeline
- Registration began in June 2025 through the Punjab Education Department’s portal or directly via educational institutions.
- Required documents: B-Form or CNIC, student ID, and a recent photograph.
- July 2025 marked the launch of card distribution, starting from Lahore and Multan in the first phase.
- The program will expand to other districts in phases throughout 2026.
- A dedicated helpline (expected: 042‑111‑000‑000) will handle queries and application tracking.
Latest Update – July 2025
- 📌 Phase 1 of the program is live in Lahore and Multan
- 📌 Over 120,000 students have already registered
- 📌 Real-time dashboards are tracking data and performance
- 📌 Plans are in place to integrate career counseling and e-learning tools by late 2025 through digital partnerships
Why This Matters
✔️ Lowers Educational Expenses – Free travel eases financial pressure on families
✔️ Promotes Equal Access – Especially supportive for girls, rural, and underprivileged students
✔️ Encourages Career Readiness – Students are better prepared for scholarships, further education, and job markets
✔️ Connects Students Digitally – With centralized records, students can plan better for the future
Quick Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| What is it? | All-in-one smart card for students |
| Eligibility | Students in Punjab (Govt & Private institutions) |
| Start of Registration | June 2025 |
| Card Distribution | From July 2025, starting with Lahore & Multan |
| Key Benefits | Free travel, scholarships, digital record, discounts |
| July Progress | Phase 1 active, 120K+ students enrolled |
In Simple Terms
The Punjab Student Card 2025 is your smart student pass—giving you free rides, scholarship access, and a complete academic profile, all in one card. It’s a major move by the Punjab government to make education easier, smarter, and more inclusive for everyone.
