Latest Update October 2026 — Registration Now Open
Registration Now Open: The PM Youth Chromebook Scheme registration portal is now LIVE. This update on 7 Lakh Chromebooks to Boost Digital Learning confirms that FREE Chromebooks will be given to top-performing students of GOVERNMENT/public schools ONLY — private school students are NOT eligible. Selection is merit-based on the Annual Examinations 2026, and up to 700,000 devices will be distributed in phases.
The scheme was formally inaugurated on 23 October 2026 at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, by Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
Official portal: pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk — Apply only through this official IBCC portal.
How to Apply on the Official Portal
- Visit the official portal pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk using the link above.
- Find your record by selecting your board and entering your B-Form / CNIC / roll number and date of birth.
- Upload your photo, mark sheet, attested B-Form and father’s CNIC.
- Submit your application before your board’s deadline.
Eligibility: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: top Grade 9 (SSC-I) students only. AJK, ICT and Gilgit-Baltistan: top Grade 9 and Grade 10 students. Boards forward shortlists to IBCC.
URGENT — Board-Specific Deadlines: Deadlines are BOARD-SPECIFIC and very tight. For example, BISE Lahore / AJK was 19 October 2026, and some boards run to 24 October 2026. Check your board’s deadline on the portal IMMEDIATELY and apply without delay.
7 Lakh Chromebooks to Boost Digital Learning
Registration is now open for the 7 Lakh Chromebooks scheme. Under the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme, 700,000 Chromebooks will be provided in phases to top-performing students of government/public schools across Pakistan under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. This program aims to promote digital education in Pakistan and prepare students for the modern era, with easy access to online classes, e-learning materials, and modern educational software.
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Along with this, this program will provide equal opportunities to all students and will provide an opportunity to reduce the gap between urban and rural education. TIF Foundation Lahore is assisting in land-wise and equitable distribution. A national monitoring system will be established to ensure its effectiveness and usage and learning outcomes will also be tracked. This step will help students develop digital skills and prepare for future careers while pursuing higher education.
اس کے ساتھ یہ پروگرام تمام طلباء کو یکساں مواقع فراہم کرے گا اور شہری اور دیہی تعلیم کے درمیان فرق کو کم کرنے کا موقع فراہم کرے گا۔ TIF فاؤنڈیشن لاہور زمین کے حساب سے اور مساوی تقسیم میں مدد کر رہی ہے۔ اس کی تاثیر اور استعمال کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے ایک قومی نگرانی کا نظام قائم کیا جائے گا اور سیکھنے کے نتائج کو بھی ٹریک کیا جائے گا۔ یہ قدم طلباء کو اعلیٰ تعلیم حاصل کرتے ہوئے ڈیجیٹل مہارتوں کو فروغ دینے اور مستقبل کے کیریئر کے لیے تیار کرنے میں مدد فراہم کرے گا۔
Why the Chromebook Program is Important
The program ensures all students have equal chances to learn. Even students in remote areas will get the same tools as city students. It will help students think creatively and solve problems better.
- Students will get access to online learning materials
- It helps students develop digital skills
- Prepares students for future technology challenges
پروگرام اس بات کو یقینی بناتا ہے کہ تمام طلباء کو سیکھنے کے مساوی مواقع حاصل ہوں۔ یہاں تک کہ دور دراز علاقوں کے طالب علموں کو بھی وہی آلات ملیں گے جو شہر کے طلباء کو ملیں گے۔ اس سے طلباء کو تخلیقی انداز میں سوچنے اور مسائل کو بہتر طریقے سے حل کرنے میں مدد ملے گی۔
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How the Program Will Work
Registration is now open on the official IBCC portal. Boards forward shortlists of top-performing government/public school students to IBCC, and Chromebooks will be distributed in phases to make sure it is fair. A national monitoring system will track how students use the devices and how much they learn.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution | In stages and fair |
| Who Benefits | Top Grade 9 students in government/public schools only (Grade 9 and Grade 10 in AJK, ICT and GB) |
| Regions Covered | All over Pakistan, including AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan |
This plan makes sure Chromebooks reach students who need them most. Teachers will be trained to use the devices, so students get the most benefit.
Impact on Students
The program will reduce the gap between city and village schools. It will give all students equal learning opportunities. Students will learn new digital skills that will help them in higher education and future careers.
یہ پروگرام شہر اور گاؤں کے اسکولوں کے درمیان فاصلہ کو کم کرے گا۔ یہ تمام طلباء کو سیکھنے کے یکساں مواقع فراہم کرے گا۔ طلباء نئی ڈیجیٹل مہارتیں سیکھیں گے جو انہیں اعلیٰ تعلیم اور مستقبل کے کیریئر میں مدد فراہم کریں گی۔
FAQs
How many Chromebooks will be given?
700,000 Chromebooks will given to students across Pakistan.
Who will get them?
Top-performing students of government/public schools only. Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan: top Grade 9 students. AJK, ICT and Gilgit-Baltistan: top Grade 9 and Grade 10 students. Private school students are not eligible.
What is the last date to apply?
Deadlines are board-specific and very tight. BISE Lahore / AJK was 19 October 2026 and some boards run to 24 October 2026. Check your board’s deadline on the official portal immediately.
Why is this program important?
It helps students learn digitally and get ready for the future.
How will the government check the program?
A national system will monitor how students use Chromebooks and their learning progress.
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