HEC Laptop Scheme 2025: Eligibility, Last Date & Online Apply

Are you a student in Pakistan interested in obtaining your free laptop to help you pursue your career and studies? The wait is over! The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is preparing to announce the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme 2025, one of the most ambitious schemes designed to close the digital gap and empower the youth. The HEC will be providing 100,000 laptops to students soon, so read on to find out everything you need to know to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity.

Key Features of the Scheme

The HEC Laptop Scheme is not just about handing out computers; it is a complete scheme for facilitating students’ academic and professional development.

Massive distribution: 100,000 laptops will be distributed among all public sector universities in Pakistan.
Merit-based: The laptops will be awarded only to students who have good academic performance.
Digital serve: The scheme is designed to enhance digital literacy and provide students with the tools needed to facilitate research and online learning and develop their freelancing skills.
Hardware: The laptops are expected to have modern specifications such as Intel Core i3/i5 processors, SSD storage, and licenced Windows operating system.

Eligibility Criteria

The HEC has established strict eligibility requirements to ensure the laptops will be distributed to the most able students. If you meet all of the criteria below, your application for the scheme is much more likely to be successful.

Enrollment: You must actually be a student enrolled in a public sector university or an HEC-recognized degree-awarding institution.
Academic Performance: Students in a semester system (BS) must have a minimum CGPA of 2.80 (equivalent to a minimum of 70%); students in an annual system must have a minimum of 60% marks.
Previous Recipients: Students who have previously received a laptop under a HEC or PMY Youth Program scheme are not eligible for the scheme.
Degree Program: Students typically eligible for the scheme are those enrolled in 4 year BS programs, Master’s, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs.

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Category	Eligibility Requirements
Academic	Minimum 2.8 CGPA (Semester System) <br> OR <br> Minimum 60% marks (Annual System)
Enrollment	Must be enrolled in an HEC-recognized public university
Previous Award	Must not have received a laptop from a previous scheme
Program	BS (4-year), Master’s, M.Phil., Ph.D.

How to Apply

The application process is intended to be uncomplicated and online. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to complete your application:

1. Go to the Official Portal: The official PM Youth Program portal will be the first step in the application process, the link can be found on the HEC official website.

2. Create/Update Profile: Register or create your profile on the Students’ Service Portal. You will be asked to provide your personal and academic information on your profile.

3. Fill the application: Once you have created your profile you will need to properly fill out the application form and upload all academic and identification documents. Be sure all your information is accurate as any misrepresentation could lead to rejection.

4. Submit the Application and Track Application: Once you have applied, you will be given a tracking number for your application. Write it down somewhere you will not lose it if you need to check the status.

Final Words

The Prime Minister’s Laptop Initiative 2025, which seeks to produce a digitally literate and empowered youth in Pakistan, is important by supplying important tools, while also putting them in the process of studying for and preparing for their new Digital Pakistani innovations. Don’t miss your opportunity to change your life and stay informed on the main officials and announcers so that when the portal opens, you will be ready to apply!