Pakistan’s Prime Minister has announced plans to restore the laptop scheme, provided to students since its inception. He has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to initiate registration processes promptly. He also highlighted the idea of implementing an iPad plan with PCs. The decision to provide laptops or iPads will be left to students, and a survey will be conducted to gather their preferences.
The Pakistani Prime Minister has instructed the launch of the PM laptop scheme, which will allow merit-based free laptops for students in public sector universities or colleges approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). A unique portal will be activated within months, allowing aspiring and national students to register for the scheme.
Purpose of Laptop Scheme
- Eliminating unemployment
- Boosting productivity and efficiency
- Creating online jobs
- Enhancing value addition in manufacturing
- Helping students deprived of IT education
Unqualified Student for PM Laptop Scheme 2024
Laptop Scheme Ineligibility Guidelines
• Students who received laptops from earlier launch phases are ineligible.
• Students from foreign countries studying in Pakistan are also not eligible.
• Students in private-sector educational institutions are also ineligible.
• Students submitting applications outside the government portal are also ineligible.
• Students in universities or colleges at the time of application but having completed their degree program at the time of laptop distribution are also ineligible.
• Students failing to submit required documents and academic performance proof are also ineligible.
| Eligibility for PM Laptop Scheme | Ineligibility for PM Laptop Scheme 2024 |
| – Students enrolled in public sector universities or colleges approved by HEC. | – Students who received laptops from previous launch phases. |
| – Merit-based selection criteria. | – Students from foreign countries studying in Pakistan. |
| – Students within the specified academic criteria. | – Students in private-sector educational institutions. |
| – Registration through the government portal. | – Students submitting applications outside the government portal. |
| – Academic performance proof submission. | – Students having completed their degree program at the time of laptop distribution. |
| – Compliance with required documentation. | – Failure to submit necessary documents and academic proof. Top of Form Bottom of Form |
Registration Process
The government has not yet begun registration for a plan, but HEC is anticipated to launch a specific registration page within the coming months.
As soon as the portal is activated, students can complete their registration. Students should wait for more information on the registration process, as details will be available on the website once it is activated.