The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has officially announced the NSSE Phase 2 School List, marking another major step in the expansion of the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence (NSSE) initiative across Punjab. Through this phase, dozens of new school sites have been identified in multiple districts and tehsils where modern educational institutions will be established under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

The released list provides valuable information for educational chains, universities, NGOs, EdTech companies, entrepreneurs, and other eligible organizations interested in becoming operating partners. It identifies the available campuses, district-wise allocations, tehsil locations, and the number of sites available in each area, helping applicants make informed decisions before submitting their applications.

Whether you are planning to apply for an NSSE school or simply want to know which cities have been included in Phase 2, this guide explains the official school list in a clear and easy-to-understand format.

What is the NSSE Phase 2 School List?

The NSSE Phase 2 School List is the official allocation of schools released by the Punjab Education Foundation for the second phase of the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence project.

Rather than opening applications for every school in Punjab, PEF has selected specific districts and tehsils where new NSSE campuses will be developed. Each location listed in the official document represents an opportunity for eligible organizations to establish and operate a school under the NSSE framework.

The list also shows how many sites are available in each tehsil, allowing applicants to evaluate different regions before choosing a suitable location.

Purpose of the Phase 2 Expansion

The second phase of the NSSE initiative aims to increase access to quality education by expanding the project into more districts across Punjab.

Through this expansion, the government plans to strengthen public education by introducing:

• Modern school management
• AI-enabled learning environments
• STEAM education
• Smart classrooms
• Digital libraries
• Science and computer laboratories
• Inclusive education
• Improved academic standards

Instead of concentrating schools in only a few urban centers, the project includes both major cities and smaller tehsils to promote balanced educational development throughout the province.

Districts Included in NSSE Phase 2

According to the official school allocation, Phase 2 covers schools across the following divisions:

• Bahawalpur Division
• Dera Ghazi Khan Division
• Faisalabad Division
• Gujranwala Division
• Lahore Division
• Multan Division
• Rawalpindi Division
• Sahiwal Division
• Sargodha Division

Each division contains multiple districts and tehsils with different numbers of available NSSE campuses.

District & Tehsil-Wise School List

Division	District	Tehsil	No. of NSSE Sites
Bahawalpur	Bahawalnagar	Bahawalnagar	1
Bahawalpur	Bahawalnagar	Fort Abbas	1
Bahawalpur	Bahawalnagar	Minchinabad	1
Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Ahmadpur East	1
Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	2
Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Hasilpur	1
Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Khairpur Tamewali	2
Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Mandi Yazman	2
Bahawalpur	Rahim Yar Khan	Khanpur	1
Bahawalpur	Rahim Yar Khan	Rahim Yar Khan	2
D.G. Khan	D.G. Khan	D.G. Khan	1
D.G. Khan	D.G. Khan	Kot Chhuta	2
D.G. Khan	Kot Addu	Kot Addu	1
D.G. Khan	Layyah	Chaubara	2
D.G. Khan	Layyah	Karor Lal Esan	1
D.G. Khan	Muzaffargarh	Ali Pur	1
D.G. Khan	Muzaffargarh	Jatoi	1
D.G. Khan	Rajanpur	Jampur	2
D.G. Khan	Rajanpur	Rojhan	2
D.G. Khan	Taunsa	Taunsa	2
Faisalabad	Chiniot	Bhawana	1
Faisalabad	Chiniot	Chiniot	2
Faisalabad	Chiniot	Lalian	2
Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Chak Jhumra	1
Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Faisalabad	3
Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Jaranwala	1
Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Tandlianwala	2
Faisalabad	Jhang	18 Hazari	2
Faisalabad	Jhang	Jhang	1
Faisalabad	Jhang	Shorkot	2
Faisalabad	Toba Tek Singh	Kamalia	1
Faisalabad	Toba Tek Singh	Toba Tek Singh	1
Gujranwala	Gujranwala	Gujranwala	1
Gujranwala	Gujranwala	Kamoke	2
Gujranwala	Narowal	Zafarwal	2
Gujranwala	Sialkot	Sambrial	1
Gujranwala	Gujrat	Gujrat	1
Gujranwala	Gujrat	Jalalpur Jattan	2
Gujranwala	Gujrat	Kunjah	2
Gujranwala	Gujrat	Sarai Alamgir	2
Gujranwala	Hafizabad	Hafizabad	1
Gujranwala	Hafizabad	Pindi Bhattian	1
Gujranwala	Mandi Bahauddin	Malakwal	1
Gujranwala	Mandi Bahauddin	Mandi Bahauddin	2
Gujranwala	Mandi Bahauddin	Phalia	2
Gujranwala	Wazirabad	Alipur Chatha	2
Gujranwala	Wazirabad	Wazirabad	2
Lahore	Kasur	Kasur	1
Lahore	Kasur	Kot Radha Kishan	2
Lahore	Kasur	Pattoki	3
Lahore	Lahore	Allama Iqbal Town	2
Lahore	Lahore	Lahore Cantt	2
Lahore	Lahore	Lahore City	2
Lahore	Lahore	Raiwind	1
Lahore	Lahore	Ravi	1
Lahore	Lahore	Wahga	1
Lahore	Nankana Sahib	Nankana Sahib	2
Lahore	Nankana Sahib	Sangla Hill	2
Lahore	Nankana Sahib	Shahkot	2
Lahore	Sheikhupura	Ferozewala	2
Lahore	Sheikhupura	Muridke	2
Lahore	Sheikhupura	Sheikhupura	1
Multan	Khanewal	Jahania	2
Multan	Khanewal	Kabirwala	1
Multan	Lodhran	Dunyapur	2
Multan	Lodhran	Kehror Pacca	1
Multan	Multan	Shujabad	1
Multan	Vehari	Burewala	2
Multan	Vehari	Mailsi	2
Multan	Vehari	Vehari	1
Rawalpindi	Attock	Attock	1
Rawalpindi	Attock	Fateh Jang	1
Rawalpindi	Attock	Hassan Abdal	2
Rawalpindi	Attock	Hazro	2
Rawalpindi	Attock	Jand	2
Rawalpindi	Attock	Pindi Gheb	1
Rawalpindi	Chakwal	Chakwal	1
Rawalpindi	Chakwal	Choa Saidan Shah	2
Rawalpindi	Chakwal	Kallar Kahar	1
Rawalpindi	Jhelum	Dina	2
Rawalpindi	Jhelum	Jhelum	2
Rawalpindi	Jhelum	Pind Dadan Khan	2
Rawalpindi	Jhelum	Sohawa	2
Rawalpindi	Murree	Kotli Sattian	2
Rawalpindi	Murree	Murree	1
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	Gujar Khan	2
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	Kahuta	2
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	Kallar Syedan	2
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	3
Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	Taxila	2
Rawalpindi	Talagang	Lawa	1
Rawalpindi	Talagang	Talagang	2
Sahiwal	Okara	Depalpur	1
Sahiwal	Sahiwal	Chichawatni	2
Sahiwal	Sahiwal	Sahiwal	2
Sargodha	Bhakkar	Bhakkar	1
Sargodha	Bhakkar	Darya Khan	1
Sargodha	Bhakkar	Mankera	2
Sargodha	Khushab	Khushab	1
Sargodha	Khushab	Noorpur Thal	2
Sargodha	Khushab	Nowshera	2
Sargodha	Khushab	Qaidabad	2
Sargodha	Mianwali	Isa Khel	2
Sargodha	Mianwali	Mianwali	2
Sargodha	Mianwali	Piplan	2
Sargodha	Sargodha	Bhera	1
Sargodha	Sargodha	Kot Momin	1
Sargodha	Sargodha	Sahiwal	2
Sargodha	Sargodha	Sargodha	2
Sargodha	Sargodha	Shahpur	2
Sargodha	Sargodha	Sillanwali	1

Cities with the Highest Number of NSSE Sites

The Phase 2 allocation shows that several districts have received multiple school sites based on educational demand and regional coverage.

Some of the districts with the highest number of announced campuses include:

• Faisalabad
• Lahore
• Rawalpindi
• Pattoki
• Bahawalpur
• Rahim Yar Khan
• Vehari
• Gujrat
• Mandi Bahauddin

In some locations, up to three NSSE sites have been allocated, creating additional opportunities for qualified applicants.

Why the School List Matters

The official NSSE Phase 2 School List is more than just a list of districts. It helps applicants understand where opportunities are available and supports better planning before submitting an application.

Organizations can use the school list to:

• Identify suitable districts and tehsils
• Compare available locations
• Assess local educational demand
• Plan infrastructure requirements
• Prepare operational strategies
• Evaluate expansion opportunities

Reviewing the school allocation in advance allows applicants to make more informed decisions during the application process.

What This Means for Future Applicants

Being familiar with the official school list is an important first step for organizations interested in joining the NSSE initiative.

Before applying, applicants should also review:

• Official Terms of Reference (TORs)
• Eligibility requirements
• Infrastructure standards
• Financial obligations
• Evaluation criteria
• Required supporting documents

Preparing these requirements early can make the application process smoother and reduce the chances of delays or incomplete submissions.

NSSE’s Long-Term Expansion Vision

The distribution of schools across different divisions reflects the Punjab Government’s broader goal of improving access to quality education in both urban and rural communities.

Through the NSSE initiative, the government aims to create learning environments that combine modern teaching methods with technology-enabled education while ensuring that students across Punjab have greater access to high-quality schools.

As additional phases are announced, more schools and districts are expected to become part of the program.

Final Thoughts

The release of the NSSE Phase 2 School List marks another significant milestone in the expansion of the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence initiative. With schools allocated across multiple divisions, districts, and tehsils, the project offers new opportunities for qualified educational organizations to participate in one of Punjab’s largest education modernization programs.

Applicants should carefully review the official district and tehsil allocations, study the applicable TORs, and prepare their applications accordingly. Understanding the school list is the first step toward selecting the right location and planning a successful application under the NSSE Phase 2 initiative.