Punjab Student T-Cash Card 2025 – Big Relief for Students Starts This August

In an important move to support students in Punjab, the Government of Punjab has introduced the Student T-Cash Card 2025 – a smart transport card that aims to make daily travel easier, safer, and cheaper for thousands of students.

This initiative, launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, comes as a relief to families struggling with rising transport costs. The card will help students from Grade 6 to university level by offering free or discounted rides on buses and trains in cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, and more.

What Is the Student T-Cash Card?

The T-Cash Card is a reloadable smart card specially created for students in Punjab. It provides subsidized travel on public transport such as Metro Bus and Orange Line Train. With this card, students won’t need to carry cash for daily commutes and can save thousands of rupees every month.

This scheme is managed by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) and Punjab IT Board (PITB), with support from the Education Department.

Registration Begins August 1, 2025

Students will be able to apply for the card starting August 1, 2025, through an online registration portal. The registration process is fully digital and mobile-friendly, available in both English and Urdu for easy access.

Who Can Get the Card?

To qualify for the T-Cash Card, the student must:

• Be studying in Grade 6 or higher, up to university level

• Be enrolled in a government or recognized private institution

• Have a Punjab domicile

• Provide a valid CNIC or B-Form

• Be part of the institution’s active student list

Special focus will be given to:

• 👧 Female students

• 🏡 Students from rural or remote areas

• 👪 Students from low-income families

What Documents Are Needed?

Before applying, students should prepare these documents:

• CNIC or B-Form

• Passport-size photo

• Domicile certificate (Punjab)

• Proof of enrollment (student ID or certificate)

• Latest result card or marksheet

What Are the Benefits?

The T-Cash Card 2025 is more than just a travel card. It includes:

• ✅ Free or discounted rides on Metro Buses and Orange Line

• ✅ A rechargeable smart card for monthly travel

• ✅ Digital tracking of travel history for transparency

• ✅ Biometric verification to avoid fraud

• ✅ Future discounts at bookstores, hostels, canteens, and more

Students will also enjoy contactless travel, which means no cash exchange, no ticket lines – just tap and go.

Cities Where the Card Will Work

The card can be used across major public transport systems in:

• Lahore

• Rawalpindi

• Multan

• Faisalabad

• Bahawalpur

• And other participating districts

Institutions Included

The scheme supports students from:

• Public and private schools (Grade 6+)

• Colleges and universities

• Registered madrassas

• Technical and vocational training centers

How Is the Program Monitored?

To ensure fair distribution, the scheme is managed and monitored by:

• Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA)

• Punjab Education Department

• Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)

• Local education offices

A biometric verification system and tracking portal will ensure that only genuine, enrolled students receive the cards.

Future Goals of T-Cash Card

In the future, the government plans to expand the card’s use by adding:

• Digital academic records

• Automatic attendance tracking

• Educational discount offers

• Female-only travel benefits

• Use in exams and ID verification

This could soon become an all-in-one student smart card in Punjab.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

To prevent delays or rejection:

• Don’t use fake documents or edited files

• Make sure your CNIC/B-Form details are correct

• Upload clear and original documents

• Use a working phone number and email

• Inform your school in case of verification

Final Thoughts

The Punjab Student T-Cash Card 2025 is a big step forward in making education more accessible. For thousands of students, this card means less financial stress, easier travel, and better attendance.

If you’re a student or a parent in Punjab, get ready to register from August 1st. This smart card is not just a ticket — it’s a path to a smarter and more connected educational future.