Punjab to Offer Free Education at Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence for Families Earning Up to Rs200,000

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that students whose parents earn up to Rs200,000 per month will not be charged tuition fees at the Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence, as the provincial government moves ahead with its flagship education initiative.

The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister to review the project’s progress, admissions, and expansion plans. Officials said more than 71,000 students have applied for admission to the first 65 Centres of Eminence established across the province.

Expansion Planned Across Punjab

Officials briefed the meeting that 114 Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence are expected to become operational by August 14, while the chief minister directed authorities to complete 300 centres by September 2026.

According to the briefing, the institutions are being developed to international standards with modern educational facilities and highly qualified teachers.

Free Education for Eligible Families

The meeting was informed that each classroom will accommodate 30 students to allow greater individual attention.

Officials said students from underprivileged backgrounds will receive free education. In addition, children of parents earning up to Rs200,000 per month will also study without paying tuition fees. A 10% quota has been reserved for students whose families are able to pay the full fee.

Chief Minister Highlights Education Goals

Addressing the meeting, Maryam Nawaz described the project as a major step toward improving public education in Punjab.

She said the strong response from students and parents reflects growing public confidence in government schools and reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.

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