The Punjab government has officially launched registration for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025, which aims to provide 110,000 latest-generation laptops to outstanding students.

The initiative also includes 2,000 laptops reserved for minority students. The scheme is open to students who have completed their matriculation or intermediate education.

Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat, while announcing the launch of the laptop scheme, stated that under this initiative, 110,000 students will receive the latest generation laptops from the Chief Minister of Punjab.

The scheme is open for BS students of public sector educational institutions in the first and second semesters.

The Education Minister mentioned that students will be provided with Generation 13, Core i7 laptops. The official link for online applications has been advertised, and all information is available on the Punjab Higher Education Department’s website.

Rana Sikandar Hayat added that within a few hours of the portal opening, over 34,000 students had already registered.

Eligibility Criteria and Distribution Details:

The scheme aims to distribute 110,000 latest-generation laptops, including Core i7 devices, to students in various academic fields. This initiative is open to BS students, including those from the secondary and higher secondary levels. Additionally, 2,000 laptops will be awarded to minority students.

Laptop Distribution Breakdown:

• 20,000 university students
• 14,000 college students
• 4,000 technical and agricultural college students
• 2,000 medical and dental students
• 32% of recipients will be from South Punjab

Required Qualifications:

• The applicant must be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd semester of BS in any public sector university or college.
• For public sector universities/colleges, a minimum of 65% marks in intermediate are required.
• For medical and dental colleges, a minimum of 80% marks in intermediate are necessary.
• Students must have a domicile from any district in Punjab and must not have received a laptop from any previous government schemes.

How to Apply:

Interested students can register by visiting the official website: cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk and submitting their details online.

Anticipated Distribution Timeline:

The distribution of laptops is expected to begin after Ramadan 2025, with the first shipments already arriving in Pakistan. Ceremonies for the distribution will be held at various locations, where the laptops will be handed over as part of the Honhaar scholarship programme.