The CM Punjab Laptop Scheme gives free laptops to high-achieving students at public colleges and universities in Punjab. This guide explains who is eligible, how selection works, and how to apply online, step by step.
The scheme is run by the Punjab Higher Education Department through the official portal cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk. Applying is free, and selection is merit-based, so your academic record is what matters most.
What is the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme?
The scheme is a long-running Punjab government program that hands out laptops to talented students in public-sector higher education. The goal is to support learning, research, and digital skills for students who may not be able to afford a laptop on their own. Because the laptops go to students on merit, your marks and eligibility decide your chances, not who you know or any payment.
CM Punjab Laptop Scheme eligibility
Based on the official criteria, you generally need:
- A valid Punjab domicile
- To be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd semester of a BS program at a public college or university
- Merit marks: about 65% or above for non-medical students, and 80% or above for medical students
- Blind students are eligible regardless of marks
Students who already received a laptop under a previous government scheme are generally not eligible again. Criteria can change between phases, so always confirm the current rules on the official portal.
Documents you need
Have clear scans ready before you start:
- Your CNIC
- Your Punjab domicile
- Your latest result card or transcript
Clear, legible files matter, because blurry or incomplete uploads are a common reason for rejection.
How to apply online, step by step
The whole process is online. There is no physical form to submit.
Step 1: Open the official portal
Go to cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk and create a candidate account. This is the only official portal, so be careful of copycat websites.
Step 2: Fill in your details
Enter your personal, domicile, and education details exactly as they appear on your documents. Small mistakes can cause rejection.
Step 3: Upload your documents
Upload clear, legible scans of your CNIC, domicile, and result card. Check each file before you submit.
Step 4: Submit and track
Submit your application, then use your account to track its status. You do not need to visit any office.
Last date and phases
The scheme runs in phases, and the deadline changes each phase. Do not trust a single “last date” you see on a random blog. Check the official portal for the current phase and its closing date, and apply early so you do not miss it.
Common application mistakes
- Using a copycat site. Only cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk is official.
- Details that do not match your documents. Type your name, marks, and CNIC exactly as printed.
- Blurry uploads. Re-scan if a document is hard to read.
- Applying after the deadline. Check the current phase and apply early.
- Paying an agent. No one can guarantee selection. Applying is free.
Stay safe from fraud
- Apply only at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk.
- Applying is free. No agent can guarantee you a laptop.
- Never pay money or share an OTP or password with anyone.
To see which other Punjab and federal programs your household may qualify for, try our free eligibility checker. Students may also be interested in the CM Honhaar Scholarship for tuition support.
Need official help
For official help, use the portal cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk or contact your university’s focal person for the scheme. GoPunjab is an independent information website; we cannot register you or select you for a laptop. We only explain how the process works so you can apply correctly yourself.