Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a revised distribution schedule for electric bikes under the CM E-Bike Scheme for students. Speaking at a laptop distribution and Honhaar Scholarship ceremony in Jhelum on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, she said the first phase of distribution would now begin in December 2026 instead of 5 November 2026. The Punjab E-Bike distribution December 2026 announcement changes the date students have been waiting for since the second phase opened in September 2026.
The Chief Minister explained that the delay resulted from the large number of electric bikes being manufactured for the scheme. The government had initially planned to start distribution on 5 November 2026, but the manufacturing schedule made that date impossible to meet. She also urged students who have applied for the bikes to complete proper riding training and wear helmets.
Punjab E-Bike Distribution December 2026 at a Glance
Detail
Updated Information
Scheme
CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme, Phase 2, for students
Electric bikes
100,000 bikes for students across Punjab
Old distribution date
5 November 2026 (Thursday)
New distribution date
December 2026 (first phase begins in December)
Announced by
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Announced at
Laptop and Honhaar Scholarship ceremony, Jhelum, 10 November 2026
Official portal
See Contact Details below
What Changed in the E-Bike Distribution Schedule
Old date withdrawn: The government had earlier announced that distribution would begin on 5 November 2026, and that date was widely reported in October 2026.
New date announced: The first phase of distribution will now begin in December 2026, as announced by the Chief Minister at the Jhelum ceremony on 10 November 2026.
No exact day given yet: The Chief Minister announced December as the starting month but did not give an exact date, so students should watch the official portal for the precise day.
Phase 2 unchanged otherwise: The scheme still covers 100,000 electric bikes for students across all 36 districts of Punjab, and the applications already submitted remain valid.
Manufacturing scale: The Chief Minister said the delay resulted from the large number of electric bikes being manufactured, and the scheme’s huge response added to the workload.
Training before delivery: The Chief Minister used the announcement to stress riding training and helmet use, so that students are prepared to ride safely as soon as they receive their bikes.
Who Will Receive an E-Bike in the First Phase
Phase 2 applicants: The first phase of distribution covers students who applied under Phase 2 of the scheme, when applications were open from 5 September to 4 October 2026.
Verified applications only: Only applications that pass verification enter the selection process, and final recipients are selected through balloting, not on a first-come basis.
Female students prioritised: A larger share of the 100,000 bikes is reserved for female students.
Balloting date not announced yet: No balloting date or winner list has been officially announced so far, and students should not trust any list circulating on social media.
What Selected Students Must Do Now
Check your status on the official portal: Visit the official portal and check your application and verification status. Do not rely on forwarded messages or social media posts for your selection status.
Complete riding training: The Chief Minister specifically urged applicants to complete proper riding training before they receive their bikes.
Arrange a helmet: Students must wear helmets while riding, and the Chief Minister repeated this safety advice at the Jhelum ceremony.
Follow traffic rules: Ride responsibly and follow traffic rules, and treat the electric bike as a serious responsibility, not only as a convenience.
Watch for official notifications: The exact December distribution date, balloting schedule and collection arrangements will be announced through the official portal, so check it regularly.
Do not pay any agent: The scheme has no agent fee. Nobody can arrange selection or early delivery for money, and any person asking for payment is running a scam.
Jhelum Ceremony: Laptops and Honhaar Scholarships Too
The date change was announced at a ceremony at Government Comprehensive High School in Jhelum, where the Chief Minister distributed laptops among students and awarded Honhaar scholarships worth approximately Rs 2.5 million to 109 students. She told the students that laptops and scholarships are their rights rather than government favours, and that financial difficulties should not prevent talented students from pursuing their education.
Contact and Helpline Details
Contact
Details
Official portal
bikes.punjab.gov.pk — application status, verification and distribution updates
Scheme
CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme, Phase 2 — 100,000 electric bikes for students
Distribution
First phase begins December 2026 (exact date to be announced)
Selection
Verification followed by balloting; no balloting date announced yet
Conclusion
The Punjab E-Bike distribution December 2026 announcement gives students a clear, if later, timeline: the first phase will begin in December instead of 5 November, because of the large number of bikes being manufactured. Students who applied under Phase 2 should check their status on the official portal, complete their riding training, arrange a helmet, and wait for the official December date and balloting schedule. The announcement was made at the Jhelum ceremony on 10 November 2026, where the Chief Minister also distributed laptops and Honhaar scholarships to students.
FAQs
When will Punjab E-Bike distribution start now?
The first phase will now begin in December 2026, as announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on 10 November 2026.
Why was the E-Bike distribution date changed?
The delay resulted from the large number of electric bikes being manufactured. More than one million students registered for Phase 2.
How many electric bikes will Punjab students receive?
Phase 2 of the CM E-Bike Scheme covers 100,000 electric bikes for students, with a larger share reserved for female students.
Has the balloting date for the E-Bike Scheme been announced?
No. No balloting date or official winner list has been announced so far. Final recipients are selected through balloting after verification, and students should check the official portal for updates.
Do I need to apply again for the E-Bike Scheme?
No. Applications for Phase 2 closed on 4 October 2026, and no new application window has been announced. Applications already submitted remain valid.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
