ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to provide at least 100,000 laptops to students studying in public-sector higher education institutions under phase three of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme.

The scheme aims to provide high-quality, latest laptops to talented students studying in public sector universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country, said the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

According to a press release issued by HEC, as many as 100,000 laptops would be awarded to talented students on merit through an online and transparent system. Students can apply through a dedicated online portal www.pmyp.gov.pk till June 20, 2023.

The eligibility criteria for awarding laptops to the students is that they must be studying in public sector universities and degree-awarding institutes duly recognised by HEC.

Students must be enrolled till June 30, 2023. For students who are enrolled in any five-year programme, they must be admitted after June 30, 2018, and before June 30, 2023, while for a four-year programme, students must be admitted after June 30, 2019, and before June 30, 2023.

Similarly, students enrolled in a two-year programme must be admitted after June 30, 2021, and before June 30, 2023. For the 3.5, 2.5 and 1.5 years programme, the starting admission dates are December 31, 2019, December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021, respectively, while the end date is the same for all three programmes i.e. June 30, 2023.

Published in Dawn, June 2nd, 2023