Last Updated: 13 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, advertisement SPL-1110 in Express Lahore e-paper, Friday 13 November 2026; PEF notice, TORs and sites list on pef.edu.pk; application portal nsse.pefsis.edu.pk.
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Quick answer: Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence (NSSE) Phase-3 is a call from the Punjab Education Foundation for individuals, young entrepreneur groups, educational chains, ed-tech firms, NGOs / CSOs and degree awarding institutes / universities who want to set up and run a school under the PEF partnership model. Applications are online only at nsse.pefsis.edu.pk and the last date is 10 December 2026. No hard copies are needed.
Important: this is not a student admission and not a job. It is an invitation to school operators. If you are a parent or student, this ad does not give you a seat. If you want to run a Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence, read the eligibility, fee and documents below.
In this guide
Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence Phase-3: At a Glance
| Organisation | Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), School Education Department, Government of the Punjab (ad reference SPL-1110) |
| What it is | Call for applications from partners to acquire / set up and run a Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence on a five-year renewable licence (public-private partnership). Not a student admission or a job. |
| Who can apply | Young Entrepreneur Group, Individuals, Educational Chains, Ed-Tech Firms, NGOs / CSOs, Degree Awarding Institutes / Universities |
| How to apply | Online only at nsse.pefsis.edu.pk. Upload all documents on the portal; no hard copy is required. |
| Last date | 10 December 2026 (the TORs also say a correction after the due date is not permitted) |
| Processing fee (from TORs) | Rs 100,000, non-refundable. Not printed in the newspaper ad. |
| Where to find the TORs and sites | PEF website: Advertisement, TORs and Sites for Phase-III (TORs PDF, sites list dated 11 Nov 2026) |
| Helpline | 042-99002100 |
| Fee of children | The ad says that, at the fixed rates, the fee of children studying in the school is paid by the Government of Punjab. |
Who Can Apply (Eligibility by Category)
The ad lists six types of applicants. The details below come from the official 22-page TORs for Phase-III on the PEF website (checked 13 November 2026):
| Category | Main requirements in the TORs |
| Individuals | 16 years of education (HEC recognised) and at least 8 years of post-qualification experience. Serving employees of Government, semi-Government or autonomous bodies are not eligible. Original police character certificate and an affidavit of compliance on Rs 300 stamp paper. Working capital of Rs 7.5 million if the building is owned, Rs 10 million if rented. |
| Young Entrepreneur Group | A group of three people, all with 16 years of education; at least one with an IT / engineering degree; at least one female; maximum age 40 for each member. Lead applicant 5 years of experience, others 3 years. Serving government employees are not eligible. Same working capital as individuals (Rs 7.5 m owned / Rs 10 m rented). |
| Educational Chains | Registered for at least 5 years with the Punjab / Federal Government (SECP / Registrar of Firms), 5 years in education and operating at least 10 formal registered private schools / colleges. |
| Ed-Tech Firms | Registered at least 4 years, 4 years of ed-tech experience, and IT infrastructure / software / hardware provided in at least 20 formal educational institutions. |
| NGOs / CSOs | Registered non-profit organisations, registered for at least 5 years, working on a non-commercial basis with 5 years in the education or social sector in Punjab / Pakistan. |
| Degree Awarding Institutes / Universities | Recognised by HEC, charter / ordinance from the Government of the Punjab, operational for at least 5 years. May apply for one NSSE. |
Every category also needs a proposed building with valid legal ownership or rental documents (iqrar nama); the TORs say assessment of the building is mandatory for final selection. Chains, ed-tech firms, NGOs and universities must not be blacklisted and must submit audited accounts and tax returns for the last three years. If several categories compete for the same site, the TORs give this priority order: individuals, young entrepreneur groups, educational chains, ed-tech firms, NGOs / CSOs.
Fee and Application Limits (from the TORs)
- Application processing fee: Rs 100,000, non-refundable. Individuals and young entrepreneurs pay it with their documents; ed-tech firms, chains and NGOs pay it for each tehsil they apply for.
- An individual or young entrepreneur group may apply for one school in one chosen tehsil. Chains, ed-tech firms and NGOs may apply for a maximum of 3 tehsils.
- A licensee can be allotted at most 4 schools across the phases.
- Appeal fee: Rs 100,000 (non-refundable) to appeal to the Grievance Redressal Committee.
- PEF decides whether each school is for boys or girls, and this is binding.
The fee challan is generated by PEF: the PEF notice has a link “Click here to generate Challan Form” (pefsis.edu.pk challan page). The ad does not print the fee, so read the TORs before paying anything.
What PEF Pays and What You Must Build
From the TORs: PEF pays a monthly per-student subsidy linked to verified enrolment and performance, and provides free government textbooks.
| Class level | Subsidy per student per month |
| ECE to Class 2 | Rs 3,500 |
| Class 3 to 5 | Rs 4,000 |
| Class 6 to 8 | Rs 4,500 |
| Class 9 to 10 (Arts) | Rs 5,000 |
| Class 9 to 10 (Science) | Rs 5,500 |
An extra Rs 300 per student is paid if all classrooms are air-conditioned and this is verified. What the licensee must provide:
- A campus of at least 20 classrooms with fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology and IT & Robotics labs, library and grassy playground. Land: minimum 2 kanal (Walled City Lahore), 3 kanal (urban corporation areas), 4 kanal (urban municipal committees) or 6 kanal (rural areas), as one single unit.
- If you offer land to build a new campus, the TORs allow it with a fixed completion deadline of 6 to 8 months and a performance guarantee, and preference goes to an applicant who establishes ownership of the land.
- Smart classrooms, CCTV, biometric / AI attendance, learning management system, teachers with at least 16 years of education and 40+ CPD hours a year.
- Targets: 85% BISE pass rate, and at least 75% of students scoring 40% in the PEF Quality Assurance Test. No child may be admitted without a B-Form.
- Failure to meet targets can lead to termination or non-renewal of the licence.
How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
The portal page says you must read the terms and conditions before submitting. The page has a login box (username / CNIC and password), a “Register New Account” button and links to the instructions for the application portal and the TORs.
Download the Phase-III TORs (PDF) from PEF and find your category.
Open the list of available sites (11.11.2026) and see which tehsils have sites. It lists Punjab tehsils with 1 to 4 sites each.
Go to nsse.pefsis.edu.pk and press Register New Account.
Upload everything on the portal. The TORs warn that incomplete submissions will not be entertained and no hard copy is needed.
Use the PEF challan link and keep the paid proof.
The TORs say all applications are received only through the portal and corrections after the due date are not allowed.
Documents Checklist and Free Tools
- Educational and experience certificates (for individuals and groups); original police character certificate and affidavit of compliance on Rs 300 stamp paper.
- Registration (SECP / Societies / Trust), NTN certificate and tax returns, audited statements of the last 3 years and bank statements of the last 6 months (as the TORs ask for your category).
- Building papers: ownership or rental agreement (iqrar nama).
- For the proposed campus: a short site video (under 3 minutes, not over 200 MB), Google location / GIS coordinates, photos of facade, classrooms, toilets, labs and grounds, and a five-slide presentation about you and the site.
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What the Ad Does Not Say
- The processing fee (Rs 100,000) and the detailed eligibility: these are only in the TORs on the PEF website.
- The list of tehsils / number of schools in Phase-3 (see the PEF sites list).
- The result date, evaluation dates or when schools must open.
- The subsidy amounts (they are in the TORs).
Fraud Warning
Apply only on nsse.pefsis.edu.pk and take the TORs only from pef.edu.pk. Do not pay any agent for a “guaranteed school” or “inside help”, and never share your portal password. For questions call the PEF helpline 042-99002100.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna ✅ | Nahi Karna ❌ |
| Pehle poora TORs PDF parh lein aur apni category check karein | Sirf akhbar ke ad par bharosa karke fee jama na karein |
| Building ki ownership ya iqrar nama pehle se tayyar rakhein | Aakhri hafte mein site dhoondne na niklein |
| Bank statement, tax return aur affidavit (Rs 300 stamp paper) jaldi banwayein | Purane ya adhoorey documents upload na karein: baad mein correction nahi hogi |
| Sirf nsse.pefsis.edu.pk par apply karein, 10 December se pehle | Kisi agent ko paise ya password na dein |
| Serving government employee na hon (individual / group category) | Student admission samajh kar apply na karein: yeh school chalane ki call hai |
FAQs
Is this a student admission or a job?
No. It is an invitation to individuals and organisations to set up and run a Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence. The ad speaks of who is eligible to acquire / run a school.
What is the last date for NSSE Phase-3?
10 December 2026, as printed in the ad and on the PEF website.
How do I apply?
Online only at nsse.pefsis.edu.pk. The ad says no hard copies are needed; upload all documents on the portal on time.
Who can apply?
Young entrepreneur groups, individuals, educational chains, ed-tech firms, NGOs / CSOs and degree awarding institutes / universities. Eligibility details per category are in the TORs.
What is the application fee?
The TORs say Rs 100,000, non-refundable. The newspaper ad does not print it.
Who pays the school fee of the children?
The ad notes that, at the fixed rates, the fee of children studying in the school is paid by the Government of Punjab. The TORs describe this as a per-student monthly subsidy from PEF.
Can a government employee apply?
Not as an individual or young entrepreneur group: the TORs say serving employees of Government, semi-Government or autonomous bodies are not eligible.
Where are the TORs and the list of sites?
On the PEF website, www.pef.edu.pk, in the notice “Advertisement for Nawaz Shareef School of Eminence Phase 3”. The helpline is 042-99002100.
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