Here’s how you Apply for PM free Laptop, check your eligibility

The coalition government led by the PML-N is planning to reinstate the youth laptop scheme for college and university students starting today (Friday).

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hand out the laptops to students during an event at Islamabad’s Convention Centre. Students and authorities will attend the ceremony, which will begin at 10:00 p.m. 

How to apply for PM free laptops:

• Students can apply online through the PM Youth Program’s official website, https://laptop.pmyp.gov.pk/.
• Students must enter the needed personal information, such as their ID card number, mobile phone number, and email address.
• After completing registration, the applicant must log in to their account. 
• To check the status of the application, please go to the “Application Status” area.
• Applicants can also consult the website’s list of eligible universities and colleges.

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Eligibility Criteria: 

Students studying in public sector Universities/ Degree Awarding Institutes duly recognized by HEC (Except Distance learning).

• Students enrolled in PhD/ MS/ MPhil or equivalent 18-year program.
• Students enrolled in a 4-year or 5-year bachelor’s degree program (morning and evening).
• Students enrolled in MBA Program (3.5 years, 2.5 years, and 1.5 years).

Ineligibility: 

Following students will NOT be eligible for laptops under this scheme

• Students enrolled at any private sector higher education institute (HEI).
• Students enrolled at any government degree & postgraduate colleges and affiliated colleges.
• Students who have already received a laptop under any Federal or Provincial Government scheme.
• Foreign nationals, except students from AJK.
• If any student has not applied online or his/her application has not received through online portal.
• The eligibility for laptop award will also be determined at the time of distribution. If student(s) failed to produce the required documents and proof of academic performance, against the data which made him/ her qualified for laptop, he/ she shall not be awarded with laptop.
• Any selected student who passed out degree program prior to laptop distribution.