The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme has announced an extension of its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, 2025.
According to an official, the scheme, part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, has been well-received by students across the country.
With the new deadline, students who may have missed the initial opportunity can now apply and benefit from the program. As part of the government’s efforts to promote smart education and digital empowerment among youth, the scheme aims to empower 100,000 talented students with laptops to enhance their academic and research capabilities.
As part of the government’s efforts to promote education and innovation, PMLS Phase-IV is now officially open for applications.
The government has announced the eligibility guidelines for the laptop distribution scheme, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process.
According to the guidelines, students pursuing higher education in recognized public sector institutions are eligible to apply.
To qualify, students must be currently enrolled in PhD, MS/MPhil, Bachelor’s, or Master’s programs and meet specific academic requirements.
A minimum CGPA of 2.80 or 60% marks is mandatory, while first-year students need to submit their HSSC marks. MS/PhD students in their first semester are required to submit the results of their previous degree.
The distribution of laptops will also follow a quota system, with 18% reserved for students in Balochistan’s higher education institutions and 5% for distance learning students. Within the distance learning quota, 2.5% will be allocated to Virtual University and 2.5% to Allama Iqbal Open University.