Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has officially started the PM laptop scheme for the 1/4 section, providing free laptops to talented students studying in universities and colleges across the country. The registration portal will be opened by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) soon, and students can complete their registration.
The scheme was one of the promises made during his election campaign. The article provides details about the registration requirements, procedure, eligibility criteria, and other necessary information for students to complete the registration process.
Shahbaz Sharif Laptop Scheme New Update
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, announced the Shahbaz Sharif laptop scheme, which aims to distribute laptops to talented students in higher educational institutions across the country. The initiative aims to improve academic ability and provide online employment opportunities for these students.
The scheme will enable interested students to complete their registration process, ensuring that talented students can enhance their academic performance and access online employment opportunities.
Objectives of the PM Laptop Scheme
Government’s Education Goals
- Enhance science and tech education, including computer-related aspects.
- Promote collaboration between businesses and schools.
- Develop smart schools for easier learning and connectivity.
- Enhance manufacturing industry productivity and creativity.
- Utilize IT for enhanced education and efficiency.
- Prioritize computers as a future growth tool.
- Invest in tech for smart schools.
- Aim to maximize IT’s potential in improving education.
Prime Minister’s Laptop Program Registration Form
The registration process for the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme 2024’s 1/4 section will commence soon, with interested students able to complete their registration through the HEC-established portal (hec.gov.pk). There will be no offline application submission procedure, and laptops will be distributed among those who complete the online registration.
Eligibility Criteria
The Prime Minister Laptop Scheme offers laptops to students enrolled in public sector universities or recognized sub-campuses. Eligibility criteria include being enrolled in universities or degree-granting institutions, and attending officially recognized sub-campuses. Students who meet these criteria can benefit from the scheme, provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Students who are Not Eligible
Eligibility Criteria for Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme
- Not applicable to students in private-sector higher education institutions.
- Not applicable to students studying for government degrees and postgraduate college-affiliated colleges.
- Not applicable to students who have already received laptops from the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme.
- Not applicable to students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, foreign nationals, or dual citizens.
- Not applicable to students who opt for other registration methods.
- Not provided to students without strong academic proof.
- Not applicable to students who cannot benefit from laptops before distribution.
Conclusion
The Prime Minister Laptop Scheme aims to distribute laptops to talented students, enabling them to continue their education in the modern age. It also provides online employment opportunities for students. The Chief Minister of Punjab is also launching a laptop and iPad scheme for university and college students.