The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme has extended its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, giving students across Pakistan additional time to apply for free laptops under the government’s flagship digital empowerment initiative.
An official from the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme said on Monday that the extension opens “a new window of opportunity for students to enhance their digital literacy and academic performance.”
Last month, the federal government officially relaunched the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme for 2025, aiming to distribute 100,000 laptops to high-achieving students nationwide. The application deadline was set for May 20, 2025.
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The registration deadline for the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme (PMYLS) has been extended till June 1st, 2025.
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The scheme, part of a broader push to promote smart education, aims to distribute 100,000 laptops to talented students pursuing higher education in public sector universities and institutions.
According to the programme guidelines, students enrolled in PhD, MS/MPhil, Bachelor's, or Master’s programmes are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet minimum academic criteria: a CGPA of 2.80 or 60% marks. First-year students are required to submit HSSC results, while MS/PhD students in their first semester must provide transcripts of their previous degree.
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A quota system has been introduced to ensure representation, with 18% of the laptops reserved for students from Balochistan and 5% for distance learners. The latter category will be split equally between students of Virtual University and Allama Iqbal Open University.
“Only currently enrolled students are eligible,” the official noted. “Those who have already graduated are not entitled to benefit from the scheme, even if they had applied during their studies.”
Students can register via the Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub (DYH) app or the official website www.pmyp.gov.pk. A 15-day window will be provided to raise objections after the provisional merit list is published, followed by the release of a final merit list.
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The programme’s implementation is being closely monitored for transparency and merit-based selection. According to officials, the scheme’s website has seen a surge in traffic, with thousands of students already submitting their applications.
The initiative, now in its fourth phase, is being hailed as a symbol of hope and a strategic investment in Pakistan’s future. “By bridging the digital divide and providing access to technology, we are empowering our youth to compete globally,” the official added.
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