The PM Laptop scheme’s online registration gateway is now available. Students at DAIs and universities recognised by HEC may apply directly using the platform. The PM Laptop scheme’s online registration period will end on June 20, 2023.
By registering or updating their profiles on the Students’ Service Portal at the following website, students can apply online. Applications may be submitted online using a web portal or a mobile application.
PM Laptop Scheme Eligibility Criteria:
Students must enrol no earlier than the start of each programme, as shown in the table below:
- The candidate must possess a current CNIC or B-Form number.
- Must be a registered student as of the application deadline, which is June 30, 2023.
| Degree Name | Duration | Date of Admission ( Greater than or After ) | End Date |
| PhD | 5 Years | 30-Jun-18 | 30-Jun-23 |
| MS/ MPhil or Equivalent | 2 Years | 30-Jun-21 | 30-Jun-23 |
| MBA | 3.5 Years | 31-Dec-19 | 30-Jun-23 |
| MBA | 2.5 Years | 31-Dec-20 | 30-Jun-23 |
| MBA | 1.5 Years | 31-Dec-21 | 30-Jun-23 |
| Masters (16 years) | 2 Years | 30-Jun-21 | 30-Jun-23 |
| Undergraduate | 5 Years | 30-Jun-18 | 30-Jun-23 |
| Undergraduate | 4 Years | 30-Jun-19 | 30-Jun-23 |
- Students enrolled in public universities or degree-granting institutions that have been properly recognised by HEC (excluding distance learning).
- Students enrolled in 18-year programmes leading to a Ph.D., MS, MPhil, or equivalent.
- Students enrolling in daytime and evening 4- or 5-year bachelor’s degree programmes.
- Three MBA programmes (3.5 years, 2.5 years, and 1.5 years) have students enrolled.
Laptop Distribution Strategy/Selection Criteria:
- Online submission of the application is possible. Depending on the criteria, the system will either accept or reject the application.
- Through an online focal person account, university focal persons will check the student’s record, specifically Name, CNIC, Department, Degree Level, Last Exam Percentage/CGPA, etc.
- For the verification procedure, the University Focal Person has full authority.
- After acquiring student records from the Institute or directly from the student, any discrepancy in the student data will be corrected by updating or changing the student data.
- Depending on the application, the focal person may reject, confirm, or correct the student within the allotted time.
- According to eligibility and merit requirements, each Institute will receive its fair share of laptops based on a predetermined quote.
- The automated process to compile merit lists for each University by HEC will operate on the
- System after the deadline for verification by HEC has passed.
- The institutes will then cross-check the preliminary merit list that HEC has shared with them and respond within 15 days after receiving it.
- HEC will distribute the final merit list to the Institutes in accordance with the removal of any discrepancies from the provisional merit list.
- Every Institute is required to post the final merit list along with a timeframe for distribution on their notice board, website, or social media page.
- The public and all students will be able to view the merit standing of each person after the Final Merit Lists are released on an online portal.
Laptop Distribution Criteria:
The definition of the distribution criteria is as follows:
- In each degree programme, including PhD, MS/M.Phil, and 16 years of schooling, laptops will be distributed only on the basis of merit.
- According to university enrolment, the share will be calculated, along with the laptop quotas for each degree programme (i.e., university, campus, degree programme, department, and year-wise distribution).
- Balochistan HEIs’ quota has been set at 14% (14,000 Laptops), in accordance with instructions from the PM’s office. Note: Under this allotted quota, students from authorised universities in Balochistan will be accommodated.
- The remaining 86,000 will be distributed among HEIs in the public sector in accordance with their preferences for enrollment.