CM Punjab Laptop Program (Phase-II)
وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب لیپ ٹاپ پروگرام
Registration closed Students & laptops · Checked 30 October 2026
On 30 Oct 2026 the portal said 'Application Submission is Closed!'. The Phase-II portal opened on 25 Jan 2026, the last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, and the grievance round ended on 6 Jun 2026. Divisional distribution ceremonies are under way (Sahiwal Division on 15 Oct 2026). Phase-II had 163,326 applications, with verification and selection still 'Under Process'. Phase I selected 42,291 students.
A Punjab Higher Education Department programme that gives free laptops on merit to Punjab-domiciled students in the 1st or 2nd semester of BS, MBBS/BDS, DVM or BS Nursing programmes at eligible public, federal-chartered and listed private universities. It is separate from the Honhaar Scholarship. Phase-II applications closed on 20 April 2026 and laptops are now being distributed.
Who can apply
- Domicile of any district of Punjab (proof of a pending domicile application is accepted)
- Enrolled in the 1st or 2nd semester of BS at a public university/college or a listed federal-chartered/private university (admission year 2025)
- Or in the 1st professional year (session 2025) of MBBS/BDS at a public medical/dental college, or in the 1st/2nd semester of BS Nursing at a public nursing college
- Minimum Intermediate marks: 65% for BS and BS Nursing, 75% for DVM, 80% for MBBS/BDS; 55% for non-Muslim students in BS programmes
- All blind students at universities and colleges qualify regardless of Intermediate marks
- Has not received a laptop under any other laptop scheme
Who cannot apply
- Students of private colleges (only listed private universities are included)
- Students who already received a laptop under any scheme
- Students without a Punjab domicile
- Students below the Intermediate marks thresholds (except blind students)
Documents you need
- CNIC (front and back)
- Matric certificate
- Intermediate certificate (or equivalent)
- Equivalence certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate
How to apply
- Applications were made online only at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk. Phase-II closed on 20 April 2026
- Returned applications had one chance to be corrected and resubmitted (extended to 31 May 2026), and a grievance round for rejected candidates ran until 6 June 2026
- Applicants can sign in with their CNIC to see whether they are on the merit list. Status is also sent by email
- Selected students should contact their institute about the distribution ceremony
- Queries: +92 347 7473138, cmlaptop@hed.punjab.gov.pk
Helpline: +92 347 7473138; cmlaptop@hed.punjab.gov.pk
Apply only on the official portal. Registration is free; never pay an agent or share your CNIC, PIN or OTP with anyone who calls you.
Questions
Can I apply for the CM Punjab laptop now?
No. Phase-II applications closed on 20 April 2026, and the resubmission and grievance rounds ended in May-June 2026. No new phase has been announced on the portal.
Who was eligible?
Punjab-domiciled students in the 1st or 2nd semester of BS (admission year 2025) at public, federal-chartered or listed private universities, plus 1st-year MBBS/BDS, DVM and BS Nursing students at public institutions.
What Intermediate marks were needed?
65% for BS and BS Nursing, 75% for DVM and 80% for MBBS/BDS. Non-Muslim BS students needed 55%, and blind students were exempt.
How do I know if I was selected?
Log in to cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk with your CNIC, or check your email. Selected students should contact their institute for the distribution ceremony date.
Is this the same as the Honhaar Scholarship?
No. The laptop programme gives a laptop, while the Honhaar Scholarship pays tuition fees. They are separate schemes with separate portals.
Sources: CM Punjab Laptop Program portal - home · CM Punjab Laptop Program portal - notices · CM Punjab Laptop Program portal - notices · CM Punjab Laptop Program portal - eligibility · CM Punjab Laptop Program portal - FAQ. Dareecha is not a government website. Scheme rules change; always confirm on the official portal.
