CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025: List of Eligible Universities in Punjab

The Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025, launched by the Punjab government under Maryam Nawaz’s leadership, is aimed at empowering promising students across the province with modern laptops—equipped with 13th‑generation Intel Core i7 processors—for academic and digital advancement. It targets 110,000–120,000 students, including a reserved quota for minority and South Punjab candidates. (The Express Tribune)

🎯 Scheme Objectives

1. Bridge the Digital Divide: Enhance access to technology and the internet for students in public-sector institutions.
2. Boost Education Quality: Equip learners with laptops to improve access to educational resources and research tools.
3. Fair Representation: Allocate a dedicated quota for minority students and ensure inclusion from South Punjab.
4. Merit-Based Distribution: Reward high‑achievers in the intermediate and first-year BS programs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

A student must meet the following to qualify:

Requirement	Details
Domicile	Must be a resident of any district in Punjab. (The Express Tribune, ARY NEWS)
Enrollment Status	Must be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd semester of a BS program in a public sector university or college. (ARY NEWS, cmlaptophedpunjabgovpk.meritlist.com.pk)
Academic Merit	– Public‑sector universities/colleges: ≥ 65% in Intermediate. – Medical/dental public institutions: ≥ 80% in Intermediate. (ARY NEWS, The Express Tribune)
State Participation	Students in private universities or affiliated colleges cannot apply. (ARY NEWS, SAMAA TV)
No Prior Benefits	Must not have previously received a government laptop under earlier initiatives. (ARY NEWS, The Express Tribune)

🏛️ Institutions Eligible

1. Public Sector Universities

The official Punjab Higher Education Department portal lists universities across all nine divisions, including:

• University of Okara (Okara, Sahiwal Division)
• Information Technology University, Lahore (Lahore Division)
  …and dozens more from Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, etc. (cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk)

To explore the complete list and filter by division/district, visit the Institutes section of the official portal. (cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk)

2. Public Sector Colleges & Specialized Institutions

• Government-run degree colleges, technical/agricultural institutes, medical and dental colleges are eligible.
• Eligibility and allocation across disciplines included fields such as engineering, computer science, social sciences, business, veterinary medicine, and agriculture. (ARY NEWS)

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🎁 Laptop Allocation & Quota Breakdown

As announced:

• University students: 20,000 laptops
• College students: 14,000 laptops
• Technical & agricultural college students: 4,000 laptops
• Medical & dental college students: 2,000 laptops
• Minority students: 2,000 laptops
• South Punjab quota: 32% of total allotment (The Express Tribune, SAMAA TV)

👉 Total number of laptops distributed: 110,000 (some sources mention up to 120,000). (The Express Tribune)

🕑 Timeline & Application Process

1. Registration
   • The registration portal opened in March 2025, and within hours, over 34,000 students had registered. (The Express Tribune)
   • Eligible students from public-sector institutions were guided to register via the official website: cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk. (The Express Tribune)
2. Data Collection & Verification
   • Institutions compile lists of eligible students (based on semester, grades, domicile).
   • HEC Punjab cross-checks academic records and documentation. (SAMAA TV)
3. Merit-based Selection
   • Rankings based mainly on Intermediate marks and current BS semester standing.
   • For some fields, an online written test may be administered. (SAMAA TV, ARY NEWS)
4. Laptop Distribution
   • Distribution commenced after Ramadan 2025, starting in April/May.
   • Formal handover ceremonies were held across multiple public institutions. (The Express Tribune)

📋 List of Participating Institutions

Here’s a snapshot representation of the types of eligible institutions:

A) Major Public Universities

• University of Okara
• Information Technology University, Lahore
• Other state-run universities in divisions like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala, and Bahawalpur. (cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk)

B) Public Sector Degree Colleges

• Dean’s list of colleges affiliated with government universities (excluding private).
• Technical and agricultural colleges in regions like Faisalabad and Sahiwal.
• Medical & dental colleges across Punjab offering MBBS, BDS programs.

💻 Laptop Specs & Model

Each recipient receives a 13th-generation Intel Core i7 laptop—the latest offering in 2025—delivering strong performance for research, computing, and multimedia tasks. (SAMAA TV, The Express Tribune)

🟢 Benefits & Impact

1. Enhanced Learning: Laptops enable access to online libraries, educational software, and high-bandwidth resources.
2. Remote Study Enablement: Critical for attendance flexibility and digital seminars, especially post-pandemic.
3. Stacked Merit: Encourages students to aim for higher grades to qualify in future schemes.
4. Regional Equity: 32% quota for South Punjab ensures historically underserved areas are not neglected. (The Express Tribune, SAMAA TV)
5. Minority Inclusion: The 2,000-laptop allocation fosters socio-economic diversity. (The Express Tribune)

❓ FAQs

Q1: Are private university students eligible?
A: No. Only students from public sector universities, colleges, and institutes may apply. (ARY NEWS, SAMAA TV)

Q2: What if I missed registration?
A: Institutions gathered data post portal-opening. Students should check with their department/college administrative office.

Q3: What documents are needed?
A: Required documents typically include:

• CNIC/B‑Form
• Domicile certificate
• Intermediate result certificate
• Current semester enrollment information (BS 1st/2nd semester)
• Passport-sized photograph

Q4: What if I already received a laptop earlier?
A: Students who earlier benefited from government laptop schemes cannot apply for this one. (ARY NEWS, SAMAA TV)

Q5: When will laptops be distributed?
A: Distribution began post-Ramadan 2025, around April–May 2025, in stages across various institutions. (The Express Tribune, SAMAA TV)

✍️ Sample Application Steps

1. Institution Verification: Ensure your university/college is on the official portal list.
2. Confirm your eligibility: ≥ 65% (or ≥ 80% for medicine/dental), correct semester, domicile, no previous benefit.
3. Hold required documents: Intermediate certificate, CNIC/B‑Form, domicile, current enrollment certificate.
4. Registration: Via institutional coordination or HEC portal as per announced timelines.
5. Await selection: Merit list published by HEC Punjab.
6. Collect laptop: Attend distribution ceremony with necessary ID.

📌 Why Universities Matter: Eligibility List Explained

Punjab’s public universities span from well-known large institutions to region-specific colleges. Here’s an abbreviated list of representative institutions confirmed eligible:

• University of Okara (Okara, Sahiwal Division)
• Information Technology University, Lahore
• Additional public universities/degree colleges across Punjab’s 9 divisions, including technical and agricultural institutes. (ARY NEWS, SAMAA TV, The Express Tribune)

To view a full district/division list, visit the Institutes page on cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk. (cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk).

✨ Future Outlook & Recommendations

1. Continuous Digital Access: Alumni integration into skill-building programs (e.g. software development, data analysis).
2. Tracking Usage: Institutions should monitor device usage to ensure academic engagement.
3. Expand to Master’s: Future phases may include postgraduate students or research scholars.
4. Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborations with tech firms for discounted software and training.
5. Annual Updates: Ensure recurring phases to freshen equipment across student generations.

🎬 Conclusion

The CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025 serves as a major stride toward fostering digital capability and academic equity across Punjab’s public educational institutions. By equipping first- and second-semester BS students—who meet merit and domicile criteria—with high-performance laptops, and ensuring regional and minority inclusion, the initiative balances the twin goals of opportunity and excellence.

Eligible students in public universities, degree colleges, technical, agricultural, medical, and dental institutions across Punjab should confirm their eligibility, stay attentive to institutional announcements, and remain engaged for timely laptop receipt. The availability of 13th-gen Core i7 laptops marks a considerable investment in Punjab’s educational infrastructure—empowering an entire generation to excel in a digital future.