Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has decided to start the PM Laptop Scheme in 2024, following a year of delay due to his non-approval. The HPC has started the process of purchasing laptops using special instructions. The scheme is expected to cost between 1.5 to 2 billion rupees. This article provides information on completing the registration process for the laptop scheme, including eligibility criteria and registration deadlines. Aspiring students can find details on when they can complete their registration process and receive a laptop.
Updates on the PM’s National Laptop Scheme
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Laptop Scheme offers laptops to students based on merit. A 50% quota has been allocated for women, and a special quota has been allocated for male and female students of Balochistan. The number of laptops distributed has doubled. Students not on the merit list can now receive laptops in easy installments from designated commercial banks. This is a welcome move by the government of Pakistan for the betterment of both male and female students. The scheme also allows students who cannot be named on the merit list to receive laptops on a second chance.
Qualification Requirements
• Students must be enrolled in a public university or college.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students.
• PhD, MA, MSc, and MPhil students are also eligible.
Steps for Completion PM Laptop Scheme Registration
The registration process for laptops has yet to start by HEC, but after the Prime Minister’s approval, the process of purchasing laptops from HEC has started. As soon as the purchasing process is completed, HEC will initiate the registration process. After the official announcement, students can complete their online registration through the HEC web portal (hec.gov.pk). There is no other method for completing the registration process, so students who wish to get a laptop must visit the provided portal.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Laptop Scheme, led by Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, is reviving to empower the nation’s youth through technology. The scheme includes easy installment plans for non-merit list students, and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is preparing to open registration. Eligible students are encouraged to stay updated on the scheme via the HEC web portal. The scheme promotes educational advancement and highlights the government’s commitment to socio-economic upliftment.
FAQs about the Latest Update on the New PM Laptop Scheme for Youth, 2024
How does the PM Laptop Scheme registration work for students?
Once the official announcement is made, students must complete their registration online through the HEC web portal (hec.gov.pk).
Is there any other method to register for the scheme besides the HEC web portal?
No, the only method to register is through the HEC web portal.