Phase 2 Formally Launched on 18 October 2026
The PM Laptop Scheme has entered Phase 2. On 18 October 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally launched the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes, as announced by Information Minister Azma Bokhari. The young generation is a valuable asset to any country, and Pakistan — where most of the population consists of youth — runs this scheme so that talented students who cannot afford a laptop can still receive one on merit and continue their education with modern digital tools.
The government of Pakistan first started the laptop scheme in 2013. Since then, it has allocated funds of crores of rupees to distribute laptops to deserving students across the country. As a result, each phase has expanded the scheme so that more students can benefit and gain access to modern education.
Due to rising prices, buying a new laptop has become a dream for many students. However, through this scheme, meritorious students can receive a laptop, which helps them continue their studies and build digital skills for the future.
With Phase 2 now formally launched, eligible students can apply through the official portal. The department checks each application against the eligibility criteria and awards laptops on merit to deserving students.
Eligibility Criteria for PM Laptop Scheme
Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for Phase 2 of the laptop scheme:
- Students must hold a valid National Identity Card; an expired CNIC makes the application ineligible.
- Students must study at an eligible public university or college at the time of registration.
- Students of distance-learning institutions are not eligible under this scheme.
- Students who have already received a laptop under an earlier phase cannot apply again.
- Submit your application before the last date; the department rejects applications received after the deadline.
پی ایم لیپ ٹاپ سکیم فیز 2 کا باضابطہ آغاز ہو گیا ہے۔
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How to Apply for Phase 2
Students apply online through the official portal. Open the portal, create your account, and fill in the application form with your personal and academic details, then submit it before the deadline.
Apply now on the official PMYP laptop portal.
After submitting the form, the department verifies each application against the eligibility criteria. Merit lists are then prepared, and selected students receive their laptops through their universities.
Fill the application form with accurate personal and academic details. The department verifies every entry against your university record before distributing laptops, and it rejects applications with false information.
For more updates on government schemes, visit the 8171 BISP Information homepage.
Universities Eligible for the Laptop Scheme
The government will distribute these laptops among the students based on merit, so deserving students of eligible universities will receive laptops. In addition, Maryam Nawaz is planning skills development programs at the government level to promote digital skills.
This scheme will create awareness among the students about the development of information technology. Students will run any software easily with these laptops. Around 114 universities across the country have been declared eligible for the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme.
- Bahria University Islamabad
- International Islamic University, Islamabad
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women’s University, Peshawar
- National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad
- Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
- Sindh Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
- Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar
- The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad
- Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan
Frequently Asked Questions
Who formally launched Phase 2 of the PM Laptop Scheme?
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally launched Phase 2 on 18 October 2026, as Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced.
Where can students apply for Phase 2?
Students can therefore apply online through the official PMYP laptop portal (laptop.pmyp.gov.pk).
What is the status of the federal PM Laptop Scheme Phase IV?
Registration for the federal Phase IV closed on 1 June 2025, and laptop distribution has started.