PM Laptop Scheme 2025 – Apply Online

The Government of Pakistan has announced the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025, under which 100,000 laptops are planned to be distributed to students across the country. This guide explains exactly how to apply online through the official PM Youth Program (Digital Youth Hub) portal—from filling the form to verification, finding your university focal person, and tracking your status.

What you need before you apply

• CNIC or B-Form number
• Active email address (you will receive an OTP on email)
• Mobile number (avoid porting to a different network during the process)
• University enrollment/registration number
• Your university, campus, department, degree level, and program details
• Admission date, current semester/year of study
• HSSC (Intermediate) percentage and your latest CGPA/percentage (if applicable)
• Permanent address and domicile province/city (as per CNIC)

How to apply online PM Laptop Scheme

Infograph Step by Step Apply laptop scheme 2025

Heres the step by step guide on how to apply online laptop scheme

Requirement / Eligibility Criterion	Details
Nationality	Pakistani/AJK national with a valid CNIC or B-Form.
University type	Must be enrolled in an HEC-recognized public sector university/DAI that appears on the PM Youth Program (Digital Youth Hub) portal. Sub-campuses included.
Private universities/colleges	Typically not eligible unless specifically listed on the portal.
Degree levels covered	Generally includes PhD, MS/MPhil (18 years), and BS/16-year degree programs. ADP/2-year BA/BSc are usually not included unless explicitly announced.
Enrollment status	Must be an active, currently enrolled student at the time of verification and distribution (not graduated/left).
Admission/cutoff date	Admission must fall within the official window announced on the portal; applications outside the window may be ineligible.
Previous laptop	Students who have already received a government-provided laptop under any federal/provincial scheme are ineligible.
Merit basis	Selection is merit-based within institutions/programs; evaluation uses academic record (e.g., CGPA/percentage) as per official policy.
Regions covered	Open to students from all regions: ICT, AJK, GB, KP (incl. merged districts), Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan—subject to university inclusion.
Distance/open universities	Eligible only if the institution/program is listed on the portal (e.g., AIOU/VU when included). Always confirm on the official site.
Employment status	Employed or Not Employed—this does not affect eligibility.
Disability status	Students with disabilities can apply; declare status accurately. Any special consideration is per official policy.
Required ID	Valid CNIC/B-Form number (must match your academic records).
Contact info	Active email (mandatory for OTP verification) and mobile number (avoid porting during the process).
Enrollment details	University city, university name, campus, department/discipline, degree level, and exact degree program.
Academic info	University enrollment/registration number; HSSC/Intermediate percentage; latest CGPA/percentage (as applicable); system (semester/annual).
Dates	Admission month/year and expected completion date; current semester and year of study must be accurate.
Address & domicile	Permanent address exactly as on CNIC; domicile province and city.
Honesty/undertaking	All information must be accurate; false statements lead to disapproval/blacklisting.
Possible verification docs	You may be asked by your university focal person for proof: student ID card, transcript/marks sheet, fee challan/registration card, CNIC copy, etc.
How to apply	Apply only via the official PM Youth Program (Digital Youth Hub) laptop portal; email OTP is required to submit.
Review & approval	University focal person verifies your data; status can become Applied, Verified, Disapproved/Not Eligible; distribution follows merit.

Open the official portal

• On your mobile or PC, open your browser and search: PMYP Laptop
• Click the result titled “Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme” on the Digital Youth Hub (PM Youth Program) website.

Start your application

• Click Apply Now.
• Enter your CNIC/B-Form number.
• Complete the captcha and click Submit.
• Read the on-screen instructions carefully and click Accept & Continue.

3. Complete the 3 sections of the form
   The registration form has three parts. Fill each one carefully.

A) Personal Information

• CNIC/B-Form number: Auto-filled from the first step.
• Full name: As per your B-Form/CNIC or Matric certificate.
• Father’s full name: As per CNIC.
• Date of birth: Select day, month, and year.
• Gender: Male/Female.
• Permanent address: Exactly as on your CNIC.
• Domicile province and city: Select your province (AJK, Balochistan, Federal Capital, GB, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh; merged districts formerly FATA fall under KP) and city.
• Employment status: Employed or Not Employed. Note: Employment does not affect eligibility.
• Disability: If you are a differently-abled student, select Yes and provide details; otherwise select No.
• Received a government laptop before?: If you have received one under any previous scheme, select Yes (this generally makes you ineligible). Do not provide false information.

B) Academic Information

• Enrollment/Registration number: Issued by your university.
• City: Select the city of your university.
• University: After selecting city, choose your university from the list.
• Campus: Choose your specific campus.
• Department/Discipline: Select your department/subject.
• Degree level: PhD / 18 Years (MS/MPhil) / 16 Years (BS/BA/BSc/Equivalent).
• Degree program: Select your exact program (e.g., BEd 4-year, BBA, BS Education, etc.).
• Admission date: Choose month and year you enrolled.
• Expected completion date: Usually auto-calculated by the system.
• System: Semester or Annual (most are Semester).
• Current semester and year of study: Select correctly based on your admission date.
• Marks/CGPA details:
  • HSSC/Intermediate percentage (required).
  • Current system: CGPA or Percentage.
  • Latest CGPA/percentage from your last declared term (if applicable).

C) Contact Information

• Mobile number: Enter an active number. Avoid porting to another network during processing.
• Email address: Enter a valid, active email. An OTP will be sent to this email.
• Email OTP: Enter the OTP to verify your email.
• Captcha: Complete the captcha again if prompted.
• Submit: The Submit button activates after your email is verified. Click to finish.

Note on OTP: As of now, SMS OTP has been discontinued; only email OTP is required.

What happens after you submit pm laptop scheme Application

• Data submission: Your application goes to the PM Youth Program system and simultaneously to your university’s focal person.
• Focal person review: The focal person checks your eligibility, enrollment, and data accuracy. They may contact you for supporting proof.
• Approval or rejection:
  • If your information is correct, your status will move to Verified.
  • If you provided incorrect data, do not meet criteria, or previously received a laptop, your application may be Disapproved.
• If you believe there’s a mistake in rejection or your contact data is incorrect, you can contact HEC/PMYP support via the official portal.
• Merit and distribution: After verification, merit lists and distribution steps are announced officially.

How to find your university focal person

• On the scheme portal, open the Search Focal Person section.
• Select your city.
• Select your university.
• Apply filter to view the list of focal persons for each campus.
• Note the contact details for your campus focal person and reach out if required for verification/corrections.

How to check your application status

• Open Application Status on the portal.
• Select:
  • City
  • University
  • Campus
  • Department
  • Degree level
  • Year of study
• Click Filter to see your current status.

Status meanings you may see

• Applied: Your application was submitted successfully.
• Verified: University focal person has verified your data.
• Disapproved/Rejected: Not approved based on data/eligibility.
• Not Eligible: You do not meet the scheme criteria (e.g., prior laptop).
• Merit List: Your name/status will appear according to merit when published.

Important notes Pm Laptop Scheme 2025

• Accuracy is critical: Use the exact names and addresses as on CNIC/official documents.
• Previous recipients: Students who already received a government laptop under any scheme are generally ineligible.
• Province-wide eligibility: Students from all provinces and regions (AJK, GB, Federal Capital, KP including merged districts, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan) may apply, subject to eligibility and university inclusion.
• Use only the official portal: Do not share CNIC or personal data on third-party sites.
• Deadlines: Check the portal for official dates and any updates.
• Save proof: After submission, save a screenshot or note your application details.