The Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has announced the much-anticipated CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025. This program aims to bridge the digital divide by providing laptops to deserving students, enabling them to excel in their education and career. With over 60,000 laptops to be distributed, this scheme targets students from matriculation to postgraduate levels in Punjab’s public sector institutions.
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CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the laptop scheme, students must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Performance:
- Matriculation/Intermediate: Minimum 65% marks.
- Sciences in Public Sector Universities: 70% or higher.
- Arts and Social Sciences: 65% or higher.
- Private Universities: Sciences (70%), Arts (65%).
- Enrollment:
- Must be enrolled in public sector institutions in Punjab.
- Eligible programs include undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies.
- Age Limit:
- Not exceeding 22 years on the closing date of application.
- Income Bracket:
- Family monthly income should be less than PKR 300,000.
- Residency:
- Applicants must be residents of Punjab.
- Timely Application:
- Complete the application process before the deadline.
Required Documents
Students applying for the scheme should prepare the following documents:
- Valid CNIC or B-Form (for applicants under 18).
- Proof of university/college enrollment.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Completed application form.
- Affidavit confirming family income (downloadable from the portal).
Key Dates for CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025
Event | Date |
---|---|
Announcement Date | January 26, 2025 |
Application Deadline | February 2025 |
Phase 1 Distribution | 5,000 laptops within 30 days |
Phase 2 Distribution | 35,000 laptops by February 20 |
Final Distribution Phase | 20,000 laptops within 90 days |
How to Apply Online for the CM Laptop Scheme 2025
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the Official Website
- Open the portal at laptop.pmyp.gov.pk.
- Check Eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria thoroughly before proceeding.
- Fill Out the Application Form
- Enter personal details such as name, father’s name, gender, mobile number, institution, program, and admission date.
- Provide accurate academic information, including marks and program details.
- Upload Documents
- Attach required documents such as CNIC, photographs, and enrollment proof.
- Submit Application
- Double-check all information and submit the application.
Timeline for Laptop Distribution
Phase | Number of Laptops | Distribution Deadline |
---|---|---|
Phase 1 | 5,000 | Within 30 days of announcement |
Phase 2 | 35,000 | By February 20, 2025 |
Final | 20,000 | Within 90 days |
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Impact of the CM Youth Laptop Scheme
The scheme is designed to:
- Enhance digital literacy among students.
- Facilitate access to online educational resources.
- Promote technological advancements in public sector institutions.
- Empower students from low-income families to pursue higher education.