The highly anticipated Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 merit list has now been released by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), giving thousands of students a chance to access free laptops for academic advancement.
How to Access the Merit List
Students can check their status through their university’s official portal, campus notice boards, or by contacting their designated Student Focal Person (SFP). Some institutions have already uploaded PDF files of selected and waitlisted candidates on their websites. For example, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam has made its list available online.
What’s Included in the List?
The PDF contains categories for:
-
Selected Students
-
Waitlisted Applicants
-
Ineligible Candidates
Ineligibility can be due to academic shortfalls, missing documents, or other verification issues. It is recommended to review your status carefully and take necessary action if needed.
Objection Deadline: July 4, 2025
Students who believe they’ve been wrongly excluded or miscategorized must raise their objections by July 4, 2025. Supporting documents must be submitted via the university’s assigned channels or HEC’s student portal.
Scheme Overview
The PM Youth Laptop Scheme is a government initiative designed to empower top-performing students across public sector universities and HEC-recognized institutions with free laptops.
Eligibility Criteria:
-
Students enrolled in public universities or HEC-accredited institutions
-
Programs eligible: PhD, MS/MPhil, 4–5 year undergraduate programs
-
Academic requirements:
-
Semester system: Minimum 70% marks or 2.80 CGPA
-
Annual system: Minimum 60% marks
-
Who is not eligible:
-
Students of private universities
-
Students who received a laptop previously under any federal or provincial scheme
-
Students in affiliated colleges
-
Foreign nationals (except AJK residents)
-
Students who did not submit applications via the official portal
What To Do Next
-
Verify your status via your university platform
-
Submit objections, if needed, before the deadline
-
Follow updates from your campus administration or focal person
Final Note
This scheme reflects the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and enabling students to compete in a tech-driven world. If you’re on the merit list, congratulations! For others, the appeal process offers a second chance—don’t miss it.
