PM Youth Laptop Scheme Merit List 2025

The PM Youth Laptop Scheme remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s mission to digitize education. For the 2024–2025 cycle (Phase 4), the program is in full swing. Universities across the country are currently finalizing their merit lists to reward hardworking students with high-quality laptops.

If you are a student in a public sector university, here is everything you need to know about checking your status and securing your device.

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Phase 4 Timeline: What is Happening Now?

As of late 2025, the scheme has moved past the application stage and is now in the verification and distribution phase.

Provisional Lists: Most universities (like NUST, FJWU, and UVAS) released their initial lists in August 2025. This was the “correction window” where students could fix errors.
Final Merit Lists: Major institutions have started uploading final lists. Once your name appears here, your laptop is confirmed.
Distribution: Events are being organized at various campuses for students to collect their laptops.

How to Check Your Merit Status for PM Youth Laptop Scheme?

You don’t need to visit the university office to check your results. Follow these simple steps:

Visit the Portal: Go to the official PM Youth Program website.
Search by CNIC: Look for the “Check Status” tab.
Enter Details: Type in your CNIC or B-Form number (without dashes).
Understand Your Status:
- Verified: Your university has confirmed your data.
- Provisionally Selected: You are on the list but need to wait for the final green light.
- Selected: Congratulations! You will receive a laptop.
- On Hold/Waitlisted: You might get a laptop if someone else is disqualified.

Important Documents for Collection

If you are selected, you must bring the following documents to your university’s distribution center. Without these, you will not receive the laptop:

Original CNIC/B-Form (plus one clear photocopy).
Student ID Card issued by your university.
Latest Transcript/Result Card (to prove your CGPA).
Bonafide Certificate (a letter from your department confirming you are still a student).

What to Do if There is an Error?

If your CGPA is wrong or your status says “Ineligible” despite you meeting the criteria, you must act fast:

Locate your University Focal Person (usually found in the IT or Student Affairs department).
Provide them with your original academic records.
Ask them to update your status on the HEC portal before the final deadline.

Tips for Students

Keep your Phone Active: The HEC often sends instructions via SMS to the number you registered with.
High Merit: Note that because seats are limited, some departments have very high CGPA cut-offs (sometimes above 3.8).
Avoid Scams: Never pay anyone money to get a laptop. This scheme is 100% free and based strictly on merit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I apply now for PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase 4?

No, the application portal for Phase 4 is currently closed as the merit lists are already being finalized.

Q2: What does “Under Verification” mean?

It means your university is still checking your academic records against your application. It is not a rejection.

Q3: Is the laptop free In PM Youth Laptop Scheme?

Yes, the government provides these laptops completely free of cost to merit-based students.