Complete guide to apply for Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025

Lahore: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has reintroduced the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025, which is an important initiative to empower students through modern technology.

This program is a continuation of her vision of educational advancement and technological development in the province. Here you have been provided with all the necessary information about this scheme, including eligibility criteria to application details.

Overview of Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025

The Punjab Laptop Scheme, first launched in 2011, has been reintroduced in 2025 targeting to distribute 100,000 laptops to students enrolled in various educational institutions.

Key Objectives

The scheme aims to:

Empower students with modern tools for learning.

Promote technological literacy among youth.

Support students excelling academically and financially.

Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025

To ensure transparency, the government has outlined eligibility criteria for the scheme.

Who Can Apply

University Students

Students enrolled in public sector universities or HEC-recognized institutions.

First-year or second-semester students of four-year BS/BSc programs.

Students in master’s programs (first semester only).

Minimum 65 percent marks in annual exams or 2.5 CGPA in semester systems.

Professional Colleges

Students in medical, dental, engineering, agricultural, and veterinary institutions.

BDS, MBBS, and engineering students who meet the academic performance criteria.

Matriculation Top Performers

Top 100 position holders from matric exams in each province.

MS/MPhil/PhD Students

Enrolled in public sector universities with excellent academic records.

Evening Program Students

Eligible students from evening programs who missed laptops in earlier phases.

How to Apply for Laptop Scheme

The process to apply for the Laptop Scheme has been streamlined to ensure transparency:

University’s Role

Universities will collect data on eligible students.

Verified data will be forwarded to the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Avoid Fake Links

Students are advised not to click on unauthorized links claiming to offer application forms.

All official updates will be provided through the HEC website or university administration.

Distribution Process

Laptops will be distributed at dedicated ceremonies held at respective universities.

Students will be notified by their institutions regarding distribution dates.

Features of the Laptops

The laptops distributed under this scheme are equipped with the latest specifications, including:

13th Generation Processors.

Pre-installed educational software.

Robust designs that are suitable for academic and research purposes.

Official Resources

For authentic updates, students should visit HEC Official Website: hec.gov.pk and respective university portals for announcements.