The Ministry of Education has initiated the preliminary process to bring 1,719 private schools and colleges under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme in the first phase. According to a press release issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by the Secondary and Higher Education Division, the ministry has already sent a letter to the Finance Division seeking approval for the inclusion of these institutions, which were evaluated through an automated software system.

The ministry stated that the selection was made based on policy criteria, regional balance, and grading standards. Before finalizing the list, submitted information will be verified through the databases of the Land Ministry, Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, relevant education boards, and the National University, with field inspections if necessary. The entire MPO process is being conducted transparently through automated software, leaving no scope for personal contact or financial transactions.

Applicants were invited under the “Private Educational Institutions (Schools and Colleges) Staffing Structure and MPO Policy 2025,” which received 3,615 applications across various educational levels.