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The federal government has announced eligibility criteria for the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026, which aims to distribute 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks to high-performing Grade 9 students across Pakistan. The initiative is designed to improve access to digital education and help students use technology for learning and academic development.
The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Program. The TT Care Foundation has committed to providing the devices under a letter of understanding.
PM Chromebook Scheme 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet specific academic and enrollment requirements to qualify for the PM Chromebook Scheme 2026. The government will select eligible candidates based on verified examination results and merit within their respective regions.
The main eligibility requirements include:
- Minimum 50% marks: Students must have secured at least 50% in their latest SSC-I examinations, according to the announced criteria.
- Eligible students: Grade 9 students from qualifying educational institutions can be considered.
- Public schools: Students enrolled in government schools are eligible to apply.
- Private schools: Students attending private schools supported by provincial education foundations can also qualify.
- Registered madaris: Students enrolled in registered religious seminaries are included in the scheme.
The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) will verify examination results to ensure that devices are distributed according to the announced merit criteria.
How Will Students Be Selected?
The government will select students based on merit within each province or region, examination board and academic stream. This approach aims to ensure fair representation among eligible students rather than distributing all devices through a single national merit list.
Authorities will also verify students’ enrollment and institutional affiliation before delivering the Chromebooks. Successful candidates are expected to receive their devices through courier services after the verification process is completed.
PM Chromebook Scheme 2026 Provincial Quotas
The federal government has announced regional allocations for the distribution of 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks. The announced figures are as follows:
| Province or Region | Chromebook Allocation |
|---|---|
| Punjab | 181,090 |
| Sindh | 85,925 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 51,170 |
| Balochistan | 31,815 |
| Islamabad | 100,000 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | 25,000 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 25,000 |
These allocations indicate the planned distribution across the listed regions. Students should follow official announcements for application instructions and any further eligibility details.
Distribution Policy for Schools and Madaris
Under the announced distribution policy, 80% of the allocated Chromebooks will be reserved for school students, while 20% will go to madaris students.
Among school students, 70% of the devices will be allocated to the science stream and 30% to the arts stream. The selection process will follow the applicable merit criteria and regional allocations.
Verification, Delivery and Complaint Process
Before distributing devices, the authorities will verify examination results, enrollment records and school or madrasa affiliation. A monitoring system will track Chromebook deliveries to improve transparency and help identify delivery issues.
Grievance committees will also address complaints related to student selection, document verification and non-delivery of devices.
What Should Students Do Next?
Eligible students should keep their examination results and enrollment records ready and monitor announcements from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Prime Minister’s Youth Program.
Students should rely on official notifications for application deadlines, registration procedures and final selection lists. Meeting the minimum marks requirement does not automatically guarantee selection, as recipients will be chosen according to merit and the available regional quota.
The PM Chromebook Scheme 2026 could provide students across Pakistan with better access to online learning resources, educational platforms and digital study materials.
