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Benazir Taleemi Wazaif 2026: stipend amounts, eligibility and how to enrol
Quarterly stipends of Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 per child for children of active Kafaalat families who stay in school, with a Rs 3,000 bonus for girls who finish primary.
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Benazir Taleemi Wazaif is a federal BISP programme that pays a quarterly stipend to children of BISP Kafaalat families who go to school or college, to keep them enrolled and attending. Girls receive slightly more than boys, and girls who finish primary get a one-time Rs 3,000 bonus. It is a running programme; enrolment happens at BISP camps and field offices.
Step-by-step method, checked on the official source
How to register and enrol your child
- Make sure your household is an active Kafaalat beneficiary (check on BISP 8171).
- Get the child admitted to a school or college in any district.
- Visit a BISP enrolment camp or field office with: the beneficiary’s CNIC, the child’s B-Form or CRC from NADRA, and the admission slip showing class and institution, verified by a teacher.
- The first quarter’s payment is released after enrolment. From the second quarter, the child must attend 70% of school days.
Apps that help with Taleemi Wazaif
Pakistan Citizen Portal
Official app by National Information Technology Board
Complain about Taleemi Wazaif payments or deductions and track the reply.
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After you apply for Taleemi Wazaif
Taleemi Wazaif problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Payment missed | The usual cause is attendance below 70%. Ask the school to record attendance properly. |
| B-Form does not match NADRA | Correct the child’s B-Form at NADRA, then tell BISP. |
| Child changed school | Tell BISP so the new school can report attendance. |
Taleemi Wazaif helplines and contacts
- BISP helpline0800-26477
Stipend amounts (per quarter)
| Level | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (ages 4 to 12) | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
| Secondary (ages 8 to 18) | Rs 2,500 | Rs 3,000 |
| Higher secondary (ages 13 to 22) | Rs 3,500 | Rs 4,000 |
Amounts are from the official BISP Taleemi Wazaif page. Confirm with helpline 0800-26477 if you hear of a change.
Other help for school children
School students who score highly in Class 9 at a government school can also apply for a free Chromebook under the PM Laptop Scheme. University students should look at the Honhaar Scholarship.
Questions about Taleemi Wazaif
Who is eligible for Taleemi Wazaif?
Children of active BISP Kafaalat beneficiaries: primary ages 4 to 12, secondary 8 to 18, higher secondary 13 to 22.
Where the Taleemi Wazaif facts come from
- BISP: Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (amounts, eligibility, documents) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
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