Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has decided to start the PM Laptop Scheme in 2024, following a year of delay due to his non-approval. The HPC has started the process of purchasing laptops on special instructions. The scheme is expected to cost between 1.5 to 2 billion rupees. This article provides information on completing the registration process for the laptop scheme, including eligibility criteria and registration deadlines. Aspiring students can find details on when they can complete their registration process and when they can receive a laptop.
PM’s National Laptop Scheme – New Updates
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Laptop Scheme offers laptops to students based on merit. A 50% quota has been allocated for women, and a special quota has been allocated for male and female students of Balochistan. The number of laptops distributed has doubled. Students who are not on the merit list can now receive laptops in easy installments from designated commercial banks. This is a welcome move by the government of Pakistan for the betterment of both male and female students. The scheme also provides an opportunity for students who cannot be named on the merit list to receive laptops on a second chance.
Eligibility Criteria
The PM Laptop Scheme is open to students enrolled in public universities or colleges, including undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, as well as PhD, MA, MSc, and MPhil students. Students who have previously received laptops under any government scheme are not eligible. Foreign students, including those from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, are not eligible. Degree-completing students who have already completed their degree are not eligible. To apply, students must provide their Student Identity Card (CNIC) or B-Form, academic credentials, and confirmation from their educational institution.
Students ineligible for the laptop scheme
The laptop scheme targets students in private institutions, those who have received a laptop, those who haven’t applied online, those without an identity card or Bay Form, foreign students, degree-completion students, distance education students, and those without proof of academic ability to ensure access to technology for deserving students.
Procedure to Complete Registration in the PM Laptop Scheme
The registration process for laptops has not yet been started by HEC, but after the Prime Minister’s approval, the process of purchasing laptops from HEC has started. As soon as the purchasing process is completed, the registration process will be initiated by HEC. Students can complete their online registration through the HEC web portal (hec.gov.pk) after the official announcement. There is no other method for registration, so students who wish to get a laptop must visit the provided portal.
Conclusion
HEC has purchased laptops on the Prime Minister’s instructions, bringing happiness to students. The registration process will start regularly after the purchase, and interested students can complete their online registration. The Pakistani Government will distribute free laptops based on merit to students who complete the registration, an initiative aimed at improving students’ education. This initiative is a significant step towards Pakistan’s educational goals.
FAQs
What is the PM Laptop Scheme and who is eligible to apply?
The PM Laptop Scheme aims to provide laptops to deserving students enrolled in public universities and colleges across Pakistan. Eligible applicants include undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, PhD, MA, MSc, and MPhil students. However, students who have previously received a laptop under any government scheme or are completing their degrees are not eligible.
How can students apply for the PM Laptop Scheme?
Students can apply for the PM Laptop Scheme through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) web portal (hec.gov.pk) once the registration process officially begins. They need to provide their Student Identity Card (CNIC) or B-Form, academic credentials, and confirmation from their educational institution.