Benazir Taleemi Wazaif 70% attendance rule is the one condition that decides whether your child’s education stipend is paid or stopped each quarter. If your child attends school for at least 70% of the working school days in a quarter, the stipend is released. If attendance falls below that line, that quarter’s payment stops. This guide explains how attendance is tracked, what happens when it drops, and how you can restore the stipend.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (BISP education stipend) |
| Main condition | At least 70% school attendance every quarter |
| Attendance applies from | 2nd quarter after enrolment onwards |
| Who gets it | Children of active BISP Kafaalat beneficiaries |
| Age levels | Primary 4–12 years, Secondary 8–18 years, Higher Secondary 13–22 years |
| Payment cycle | Quarterly, with the mother’s Kafaalat payment |
| Check method | SMS CNIC to 8171 or visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk |
| Helpline | 0800-26477 (free) |
| Registration cost | Completely free |
What Is the 70% Attendance Rule?
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif is a conditional cash transfer. That means the money is not automatic. BISP pays the stipend only when the child meets two co-responsibilities: admission in a school or college, and 70% quarterly attendance.
The official rule, published on BISP’s own programme page, is simple: a beneficiary child must attend school or college for at least 70% of the effective school days within a quarter to get the cash transfer from the 2nd quarter onwards.
The first quarter is different: payment is released after enrolment once admission is verified, and the attendance condition only starts from the second quarter.
Unlike Kafaalat, which is unconditional, Taleemi Wazaif is extra money paid only when the child attends school regularly.
How the 70% Is Calculated
The percentage is calculated on effective school days only — days the school was actually open and teaching.
For example, if a school was open 60 days in a quarter, your child must attend at least 42 days; if open 50 days, the minimum is 35. Holidays, closures, and Sundays are not counted, because they are not effective school days.
| Effective school days in quarter | Minimum days child must attend (70%) |
|---|---|
| 40 days | 28 days |
| 50 days | 35 days |
| 60 days | 42 days |
A few sick days will not break the rule, but missing a full month in a quarter almost certainly will.
How Attendance Is Tracked and Sent to BISP
Attendance starts in the classroom and reaches BISP in steps:
- The class teacher marks attendance every day in the school register.
- At the end of the quarter, the school prepares the attendance record for each enrolled child.
- BISP compliance monitors visit schools each quarter to collect attendance data.
- The data is matched with the child’s record using the B-Form and the mother’s CNIC.
- Children who meet the 70% mark are cleared for payment; children who do not are flagged as non-compliant.
BISP field teams also visit non-compliant families to find out why the child is absent and encourage a return to school.
Eligibility Criteria
A child must be properly enrolled first. The eligibility rules are:
- The child’s mother must be an active BISP Kafaalat beneficiary.
- The child must be admitted in a school or college in any district of Pakistan.
- Age must fit the level: 4 to 12 years for primary, 8 to 18 years for secondary, 13 to 22 years for higher secondary.
- The child’s B-Form (CRC) issued by NADRA must be verified through the NADRA database.
- The school admission slip, showing class and school name and verified by the teacher, must be on record.
If the mother is not an active Kafaalat beneficiary, the child cannot receive Taleemi Wazaif at all. See our guide on Benazir Taleemi Wazaif 2026 CNIC check online to check enrolment and payment status.
Payment Amount and Benefits
BISP raised Taleemi Wazaif by Rs. 500 at every level in March 2026 (BISP Press Release No. 20, 10 March 2026), alongside the Kafaalat increase to Rs. 14,500. The rates below are BISP’s programme-page table with that Rs. 500 increase applied — the press release announces the increase but does not print the per-level table, so these figures are derived from the official table plus the announced increase. Girls receive more than boys at every level, because the programme is designed to encourage girls’ education.
| Education level | Per boy per quarter | Per girl per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Primary level | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 2,500 |
| Secondary level | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,500 |
| Higher secondary level | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 4,500 |
| Girls’ graduation bonus (on completing primary) | — | Rs. 3,000 one-time |
Note: some websites report higher rates (for example Rs. 2,500–5,000 or Rs. 3,500–6,000). Those tables have no official source and should not be relied on.
The stipend is paid quarterly, together with the mother’s Kafaalat payment. Kafaalat is Rs. 14,500 per quarter for October to December 2026 and rises to Rs. 18,000 from January 2027. For collection details, see our guide on the BISP Kafaalat December 2026 payment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Current Kafaalat quarter | October to December 2026 (Rs. 14,500) |
| Kafaalat increase to Rs. 18,000 | From January 2027 |
| Attendance checked | Every quarter, from the 2nd quarter after enrolment |
| Wallet and SIM activation deadline | December 31, 2026 |
| Helpline for complaints | 0800-26477 (free) |
What Happens If Attendance Drops Below 70%
One quarter below 70%: That quarter’s stipend is stopped. However, the child is not removed from the programme after one bad quarter.
The withheld payment is not paid later: Each quarter is judged separately. If attendance recovers in the next quarter, the next quarter’s stipend can be paid normally, but the missed quarter’s money does not come back.
Three consecutive quarters below 70%: BISP’s official programme page states that a child who fails the attendance condition for three consecutive compliance quarters is suspended from the programme. This is the most serious consequence, and it is why fixing attendance early matters.
BISP follow-up: When a child is flagged as non-compliant, BISP field teams visit the family to understand the reason and encourage a return to school. If the reason is genuine, such as illness or a school transfer, say so clearly so the record can be corrected.
How to Restore the Stipend: Step by Step
If your child’s stipend has stopped because of attendance, follow these steps in order:
- Visit the school and check the register. Ask the class teacher to show your child’s attendance record for the quarter. A wrongly marked absence can be corrected at the school level.
- Get any error corrected in writing. If the register is wrong, ask the teacher or headteacher to correct it and confirm with the school stamp.
- Send the child to school every day from now on. The next quarter starts fresh, and regular attendance in it is what restores the payment.
- Update BISP if the child changed schools. Take the new admission slip to the BISP Tehsil Office so the new school’s record is linked to the BISP file.
- Visit the BISP Tehsil Office with documents. Take the mother’s original CNIC, the child’s B-Form, and the school admission slip, and ask staff to check and update the child’s compliance status.
- File a complaint if the record is still wrong. Call the free helpline 0800-26477 or visit the Tehsil Office. Our guide on BISP complaint registration 2026 explains the process step by step.
- Recheck your status. Send the mother’s CNIC by SMS to 8171 or check 8171.bisp.gov.pk after the next quarter’s attendance data is processed.
Required Documents
Keep these documents ready before you visit the school or the BISP office:
- Mother’s original CNIC
- Child’s B-Form (CRC) issued by NADRA
- School admission slip, verified by the teacher, showing class and school name
- Attendance record or school letter, if disputing an attendance entry
- Registered mobile number, for SMS updates from 8171
There is no fee for any of this. Enrolment, attendance correction, and complaints are all free. Anyone asking for money to fix attendance or release a stipend is committing fraud.
Common Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Real cause | Exact fix |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend stopped, attendance below 70% | Child missed too many school days | Send the child daily next quarter; payment resumes when attendance recovers |
| Attendance record is wrong | Teacher marked the child absent by mistake | Ask the school to correct the register and confirm with stamp |
| Child changed school, stipend stopped | New school not linked to BISP record | Submit the new admission slip at the BISP Tehsil Office |
| B-Form expired or unverified | NADRA record not updated | Update the B-Form at NADRA, then visit the Tehsil Office |
| Mother’s Kafaalat blocked | Mother’s own status under review | Fix the mother’s Kafaalat status first; children’s stipends depend on it |
| Stipend stopped after 3 bad quarters | Suspension after three consecutive non-compliant quarters | Visit the Tehsil Office immediately with all documents and request reactivation |
| No SMS update received | Mobile number changed or not registered | Update the registered mobile number at the Tehsil Office |
Fraud Warning
Only trust SMS from 8171. BISP never asks for money, a PIN, or an OTP to release a stipend or fix attendance, and enrolment, attendance correction, and complaints are all free.
Never pay an agent who promises to “fix” your child’s attendance record or release a stopped stipend. Never share your CNIC copy, OTP, or wallet PIN with anyone who contacts you on WhatsApp or by phone. If someone demands money, note their number and report it on the free helpline 0800-26477.
Tips for Beneficiaries
- Count the days, not the months. A quarter has roughly 60 effective school days, so your child can miss about 18 days and still stay above 70%. Keep a notebook of sick days.
- Talk to the teacher early. If your child is ill for several days, inform the school at once and keep any medical slip. A documented absence is easier to explain.
- Never change schools without telling BISP. A school change breaks the attendance link until the new admission slip is submitted.
- Check status every quarter. Send the mother’s CNIC to 8171 after each quarter so a problem is caught early, not after three quarters.
- Keep the B-Form updated. An unverified B-Form can stop the stipend even when attendance is perfect.
- Send the child even on difficult days. Short school days and exam days still count as attendance, so do not keep the child home unless truly necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the 70% attendance rule in Benazir Taleemi Wazaif?
The 70% attendance rule means your child must attend school for at least 70% of the effective school days in a quarter to receive the Taleemi Wazaif stipend. It applies from the second quarter after enrolment onwards. The first quarter’s payment is released after admission is verified, without an attendance test.
2. From which quarter does the 70% attendance rule apply?
The rule applies from the 2nd quarter after enrolment onwards. BISP’s official programme page confirms that the first quarter payment is released after enrolment, and the attendance condition starts in the second quarter. This gives newly enrolled children one quarter to settle into school before attendance is judged.
3. How is my child’s attendance tracked and sent to BISP?
The class teacher marks daily attendance in the school register. Each quarter, BISP compliance monitors visit schools and collect the attendance data, which is matched to the child’s B-Form and the mother’s CNIC. Schools, provincial education departments, and BISP work together in this process, so the school register is the original source of truth.
4. What happens if my child’s attendance falls below 70% in one quarter?
That quarter’s stipend is stopped and not released. However, the child is not removed from the programme after a single bad quarter. BISP field teams may visit your home to ask why the child missed school and to encourage regular attendance. Fixing attendance in the next quarter is the way to get payments going again.
5. Is the withheld stipend for a missed quarter paid later?
No, the withheld payment for a non-compliant quarter is not paid back later. Each quarter is judged separately, so a missed quarter’s money does not return even if attendance improves afterwards. The good news is that the next quarter is a fresh start, and its stipend can be paid normally if attendance reaches 70%.
6. What happens after three quarters of low attendance in a row?
BISP’s official programme page states that a child who fails the attendance condition for three consecutive compliance quarters is suspended from the programme. This is the most serious consequence of the rule. If your child has already had two bad quarters, treat the third quarter as urgent and visit the school and Tehsil Office immediately.
7. How can I restore my child’s stopped stipend?
First, check the school register for errors and get any mistake corrected with the school stamp. Then make sure the child attends school daily in the next quarter. If the record is still wrong, visit the BISP Tehsil Office with the mother’s CNIC, the child’s B-Form, and the admission slip, or call the free helpline 0800-26477 to file a complaint.
8. Do school holidays and closures count against my child’s attendance?
No, holidays and closures do not count against your child. The 70% is calculated only on effective school days, meaning days the school was actually open and teaching. Sundays, public holidays, and periods when the school was closed are excluded from the calculation, so only real school days matter for the percentage.
9. How do I check my child’s attendance and stipend status?
Send the mother’s 13-digit CNIC by SMS to 8171, or enter it on the official portal 8171.bisp.gov.pk. The system shows the household’s payment status. For the detailed attendance record itself, visit your child’s school and ask the teacher to show the register. If the portal and the school disagree, take the school record to the BISP Tehsil Office.
Conclusion
The Benazir Taleemi Wazaif 70% attendance rule is simple but strict: attend at least 70% of effective school days each quarter, from the second quarter onwards, and the stipend continues. One bad quarter stops one payment, but three bad quarters in a row can suspend the child from the programme. Keep the school record accurate and check your status every quarter on 8171. If the stipend has stopped, act now: visit the school, correct the record, and send your child to school every day.
Disclaimer: This information is based on official BISP announcements and the programme page on bisp.gov.pk, and it may change. Always verify the latest rules at bisp.gov.pk or by calling the free helpline 0800-26477 before acting. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with BISP or the Government of Pakistan.
