Breaking News: Punjab Changes Criteria for Free Laptop Scheme 2025

The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced significant updates to the Free Laptop Scheme for 2025. This initiative aims to provide 50,000 Core i7, 13th-generation laptops to deserving students across the province, promoting digital literacy and academic excellence.

Detail	Information
Program Name	Punjab Free Laptop Scheme 2025
Family Income Limit	Below Rs. 300,000
Academic Requirements	Varies by field (65%–80%)
Laptop Specifications	Core i7, 13th Generation
Total Laptops	50,000
Reserved Quota	32% for South Punjab students
Online Registration Starts	January 1, 2025
Registration Deadline	January 31, 2025
Selection Date	February 2025
Distribution Deadline	February 20, 2025
Application Fee	None

Updated Eligibility Criteria for Free Laptop Scheme

To ensure fair distribution, the eligibility criteria have been revised:

Residency: Applicants must hold a domicile from any district in Punjab.
Age Limit: Applicants should be under 22 years as of the closing date.
Academic Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in a government-approved institution in Punjab for the Fall 2024 session, including first-year MBBS or BDS students.
Academic Performance:
Public Medical & Dental Colleges: Minimum 80% marks in FSc/Intermediate.
Federal/Private Universities:
Sciences: At least 70%.
Arts & Social Sciences: At least 65%.
Public Sector Universities:
Sciences: Minimum 70%.
Arts & Social Sciences: Minimum 65%.
HED Colleges:
Sciences: At least 65%.
Arts & Social Sciences: At least 60%.
Family Income: Family income must be under Rs. 300,000, verified through an affidavit.

Application Process for the Free Laptop Scheme

The application process is streamlined for ease of access:

Online Registration: Eligible students can register through their respective educational institutions. The registration period is from January 1 to January 31, 2025.
Document Submission: Applicants must submit necessary documents, including domicile, CNIC/Form-B, academic transcripts, photographs, and income affidavit.
Verification: Applications will be reviewed for eligibility.
Selection: A computerized lottery in February 2025 ensures fairness.

Laptop Distribution Plan

The distribution is planned as follows:

Total Laptops: 50,000 Core i7, 13th-generation laptops.
Distribution Deadline: February 20, 2025.
Reserved Quotas: 32% of laptops are reserved for students from South Punjab.

Important Deadlines for Free Laptop Scheme

Registration Period: January 1 – January 31, 2025.
Distribution Deadline: February 20, 2025.

Conclusion

The updated criteria for the Punjab Free Laptop Scheme 2025 reflect the government’s commitment to promoting education and digital literacy among deserving students. Eligible students are encouraged to apply within the specified timeframe to take advantage of this opportunity.

FAQs

Can students enrolled in private institutions apply for the laptop scheme?

No, only students enrolled in government-approved institutions in Punjab are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Are students from technical and vocational institutes eligible for laptops?

Yes, 4,000 laptops are specifically allocated for students from technical and agricultural institutes.

Is there a fee required to apply for the Honhaar Laptop Scheme?

No, the application process is completely free of cost for all eligible students.

What happens if a student provides incorrect information during registration?

Providing false information can lead to disqualification from the scheme, and legal action may be taken in severe cases.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit domicile, CNIC/Form-B, academic transcripts, photographs, and income affidavit.

What is the application submission deadline for the internship program?

The registration period for the laptop scheme is from January 1 to January 31, 2025. Specific deadlines for related internship programs, if any, have not been mentioned.