PM Laptop Scheme 2025 Update: Registration Extended, Application Process Simplified
ISLAMABAD – The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme (PMYLS) has been updated with exciting news for students across Pakistan as of May 17, 2025. The registration deadline has been extended, and the application process has been made easier to ensure more youth can benefit. Aimed at empowering students with digital tools, the scheme plans to distribute 100,000 laptops in its first phase, with potential expansion to 500,000.
Latest Update
The registration deadline for the PM Laptop Scheme 2025 has been extended to June 1, 2025, giving students more time to apply. Announced on May 17, 2025, this extension follows a meeting chaired by Federal Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, where provincial representatives finalized the disbursement policy. The scheme, part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), focuses on equipping students with laptops to boost education, innovation, and productivity. Distribution is set to begin in July 2025, prioritizing merit-based selection through university records.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment: Must be a student at a public-sector university or college in Pakistan, including FATA, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or 70% marks for annual system).
- Program: Enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or PhD programs as of the application deadline.
- CNIC/B-Form: Valid CNIC or B-Form required.
How to Apply
- Visit the Portal: Go to the official website at pmyp.gov.pk.
- Register: Click on the PMYLS 2025 link, create an account using your CNIC/B-Form, and fill in your academic details (university, program, CGPA).
- Verify Details: Your university focal person will verify your enrollment and grades.
- Submit Application: Double-check your information and submit before June 1, 2025.
- Await Merit List: Selection will be merit-based, with lists published on the portal in June 2025.
How to Check Application Status
- Online: Log in to pmyp.gov.pk with your CNIC/B-Form to view your application status.
- Helpline: Call 0800-77000 for assistance if you face issues accessing the portal.
- University Focal Person: Contact your university’s PMYLS focal person for updates on verification or selection.
Next Steps
After the merit lists are released in June, selected students will be notified via SMS and email to collect their laptops from designated centers in July 2025. Each laptop comes with a one-year warranty and pre-installed educational software. The government aims to expand the scheme in future phases, potentially distributing up to 500,000 laptops to bridge the digital divide.
Why It Matters
The PM Laptop Scheme supports Pakistan’s youth by providing tools for online learning, research, and skill development. With 100,000 laptops in the first phase, it’s a step toward a digitally empowered future, especially for students in remote areas.
Stay Informed
Keep checking pmyp.gov.pk for updates on merit lists and distribution schedules. For the latest news in Pakistan, stay tuned as the PMYLS unfolds.
