ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Government has announced the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the Prime Minister’s Chromebook Scheme 2026, under which 500,000 Chromebook devices are planned to be distributed among eligible students across Pakistan.
Under the scheme, students who recently appeared in their ninth-grade (SSC-I) examinations and secured at least 50% marks can apply. Selection will be made on merit, with academic results verified by the Inter-Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC).
Eligible students include those enrolled in government schools, private schools supported by provincial governments or education foundations, and registered religious seminaries (madaris).
Province-Wise Chromebook Quota
The announced regional allocations are as follows:
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Punjab: 181,090 devices
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Sindh: 85,925 devices
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 51,170 devices
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Balochistan: 31,815 devices
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Islamabad: 100,000 devices
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Azad Kashmir: 25,000 devices
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Gilgit-Baltistan: 25,000 devices
Under the proposed distribution plan, 80% of each regional quota will be allocated to school students and 20% to madrassa students. Additionally, 70% of the devices will go to students in the Science stream, while 30% will be allocated to those studying Arts.
Authorities will verify students’ mark sheets, registration details and school enrollment before distribution. Devices will be delivered through a courier service with a tracking system, while grievance committees will address complaints regarding selection, verification and delivery delays.
Each selected student will receive a Chromebook, a bag and a MiFi internet device to support online learning, access to digital educational resources and electronic libraries.
How to Apply for PM Chromebook Scheme 2026
Eligible students can visit the official IBCC portal at pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk to check their records and submit applications.
Applicants may be required to provide the following documents:
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Recent photograph
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Ninth-grade mark sheet
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B-Form or identity card copy
Applications can be submitted after the relevant board examination results are announced. Students should check the official portal for application dates, document requirements, and further instructions.
The initiative aims to improve access to digital education and equip students with technology to support their academic progress.
