The Punjab government announced the ‘CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025‘ a few months ago to give free laptops to outstanding students. Now, students are eagerly waiting for their new devices.
The government plans to give 50,000 of the latest computers to deserving pupils. The Chief Minister also mentioned that 2000 minority kids will get laptops. This program is open to students who have passed matric and intermediate.
Which Latest Devices Will Be Distributed?
As part of the Chief Minister’s Laptop Program, students in Punjab will receive 13th-generation laptops and Core i7 computers. Two thousand minority students and top school exam performers will also receive free computers to encourage research and learning.
Details of Laptop Allocation 2025
Laptops will be given to 20,000 university students and 14,000 college students, 4,000 technical and agricultural college students, and 2000 medical and dental students. Students from South Punjab will make up 32% of those getting computers.
Students studying computer science, medicine, science, engineering, and more will be given laptops. This includes social sciences, business, language, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.
How to register for a laptop 2025?
The CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025 does not have an online application platform. Instead, educational institutions will gather data on eligible students.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Punjab will then release lists of chosen students. They will get the validated data.
CM Punjab Laptop Distribution Timeline
The laptop distribution is expected to start after Ramadan 2025. Registration for the program will begin in February 2025. It is likely to happen in April or May this year.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said earlier this month. The first shipment of computers had arrived in Pakistan.
The chief minister will host ceremonies in several locations and distribute laptops as part of the Honhaar scholarship program.
FAQS About CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025
I am a university student. How can I apply for the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop scheme?
Answer: Please refer to the Students’ Service Portal at https://laptop.pmyp.gov.pk and register to be considered according to eligibility and merit criteria. If you are already registered or have validated your record during Phase II of the scheme, you must update your profile on the portal.
I am a student in a BS 4-year program at a university. I am in the 7th semester and have attained a 65% GPA in my last semester, which is the 6th semester. Please tell me how to get the laptop from you.
Answer: Only the CGPA (i.e., the Cumulative GPA of all previous semesters) will be considered per the eligibility criteria.
I am a student in the 7th semester of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS) from the University of Karachi, and my CGPA is 3.3. How will the CGPA be equated in percentage?
Answer: The grading standard used by your university/institute—whether CGPA or percentage—will be applied as is. You do not need to convert between the two. For more details, please consult your university’s focal person.
My university has asked me to send email data about my department’s eligible students for the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop scheme. Please find the data attached to this email.
Answer: HEC will only consider individual applications submitted online at the Students’ Service Portal. Your university/institute might have uploaded the data on the portal. Please check using your CNIC number and update your profile if you have already registered. No other mode of application will be accepted.
I am a student of a public sector university and have learned that my university is not on the list, whereas others are included. Can you please tell me why our university is neglected?
Answer: All public sector universities and degree-awarding institutes are listed as eligible HEIs. Please refer to the “Eligible Universities/HEIs” tab on the left for a full list.
I want to know if graduating orphans are eligible to get a laptop.
Answer: Students meeting the scheme’s criteria are eligible, but no reserved quota for orphans exists.
Could you please tell me which students are eligible for the laptop scheme?
Answer: All students enrolled in any public sector HEI who meet the eligibility criteria as of 30 June 2023 are eligible. Laptops will be given according to the distribution and merit criteria.
I am an MBBS student at an affiliated college of a public-sector university. Is this scheme eligible for me?
Answer: Students from universities/degree-awarding institutes and their constituent colleges/institutes are eligible. However, affiliated colleges/institutes are not. More details can be found at HEC Recognized Campuses.
I am a transfer student. Can I apply for the laptop using my CGPA from the institution I transferred from?
Answer: No, you can only apply from the university you are currently enrolled in.
How will I know if I am selected or not?
Answer: You can check your status online on the Student Service Portal at https://laptop.pmyp.gov.pk/student_details.php.
My status is disapproved. What does it mean?
Answer: Disapproval is given by the university focal person based on discrepancies in academic records or student misconduct.
Can anyone collect the laptop on my behalf?
Answer: No, you must be present to collect your laptop. If you miss the collection or cannot attend on the scheduled date, contact your university within ten working days. After that, you will no longer be entitled to the award.
I was enrolled in the university in the fall of 2017. Am I eligible to apply for Phase III of the Prime Minister Laptop scheme?
Answer: The table (available on the portal) provides program-wise details for eligibility according to the criteria for each program and degree.
My status shows I have been selected. When will I get my laptop?
Answer: Your university will distribute laptops on the scheduled distribution date. You will receive an email with the time and date for collection. For more details, contact your university/institute focal person.
I have received a laptop. How will I activate Windows 11 and Microsoft Office on my computer?
Answer: You will get an email with your user ID, password, and a link to activate Windows 11 and Microsoft Office 365 on your system.
I applied in Phase I and II of the Prime Minister Laptop scheme but was not selected. Can I apply in Phase III of the scheme?
Answer: You can apply in Phase III of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop scheme.
I entered the wrong information at the time of registration. What should I do?
Answer: If you entered incorrect information, please coordinate with your university’s focal person before verifying your data.
Can I enter my father’s CNIC at the time of registration?
Answer: No. You must submit your CNIC, mobile number, and email address because this data will be used for further processing. Incorrect information may lead to cancellation of your registration.
My online student service portal status is “asset issued,” but I did not receive the laptop. What should I do?
Answer: “Asset issued” means that the laptop has been dispatched to your university. Please contact your university/HEI focal person to receive it.
I am studying at an affiliated college or an eligible institute. Am I eligible for the laptop award?
Answer: No, students in affiliated colleges/institutes are not eligible under the Prime Minister Laptop scheme. Please check the “Eligible Universities/Institutes” tab.
My department is not listed in the registration portal. What should I do?
Answer: If your department or program is unavailable, contact your university/HEI focal person to update the list. The university will make changes based on the criteria.
I was previously awarded a laptop under the bachelor’s program in the Prime Minister’s Laptop scheme. I am enrolled in a master’s program. Can I apply for the computer in Phase II of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop scheme?
Answer: A student already awarded a laptop under the scheme is not eligible for another award in later phases.