Status (November 2026): Phase II applications closed on 20 April 2026. Verification and distribution are under way division by division; selected students should contact their university/college focal person for the date.
The CM Punjab Laptop Scheme, run by the Punjab Higher Education Department, gives free high-spec laptops to high-achieving students at public sector universities and colleges. It was announced in March 2025 and is now in its second phase.
Laptop Scheme in Numbers
| Phase I | 43,570 students selected from 73,274 applications |
| Phase II | 163,326 applications; closed 20 April 2026 |
| Laptop | Core i7 (13th Gen), SSD storage |
| Cost to student | Free |
| Portal | cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk |
Latest Distribution Updates
- 10 November 2026: Laptops distributed in Jhelum along with Honhaar scholarships.
- 3 November 2026: 6,161 laptops handed over for Rawalpindi Division at COMSATS University Attock.
- 15 October 2026: Distribution ceremony for Sahiwal Division.
We update this list as new divisions are covered; follow Govt Schemes News for the latest.
Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Minimum Intermediate marks |
|---|---|
| BS (public universities/colleges) | 65% |
| MBBS / BDS | 80% |
| DVM | 75% |
| BS Nursing (public nursing colleges) | 65% |
| Non-Muslim BS students | 55% |
| Blind students | Eligible regardless of marks |
- Punjab domicile
- Enrolled in a public sector university or college in Punjab
- Must not have received a laptop under any earlier scheme
How to Check Your Status
- Log in at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk with the email and password you used to apply.
- Your dashboard shows whether you are under review, returned, rejected or selected.
- If selected, ask your institution’s focal person for the distribution date.
- If your email is wrong, your focal person can correct it.
Beware of Fake Websites
Many unofficial sites copy the scheme’s name and ask for “registration fees”. Applying is free and only the official portal counts.
Students may also qualify for the Honhaar Scholarship (tuition fee) and the e-bike scheme. Full list: Maryam Nawaz Schemes 2026. Need funding for higher study? See student education loans.
FAQs (Roman Urdu)
Laptop scheme ka phase 2 kab tak tha?
Applications 20 April 2026 ko band ho gayin; ab taqseem jaari hai.
BS ke liye kitne number chahiye?
Intermediate mein kam az kam 65%.
Status kaise check karein?
cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk par login karke dashboard dekhein.
Sources: Punjab HED laptop portal; distribution reported by ProPakistani and others. Status checked November 2026.