ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Questions have emerged over whether students from private schools can apply for the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme, as the official registration portal currently lists eligibility criteria mainly for students from government institutions.
The scheme, launched by the federal government to distribute hundreds of thousands of Chromebooks among students, is currently accepting applications from top-performing students based on their 2026 annual examination results.
According to the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) registration portal, eligible students include top performers from government schools in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Class 10 students from government schools affiliated with education boards in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan can also apply.
Private School Students Face Uncertainty
At the launch of the scheme, authorities indicated that students from private schools operating under provincial education foundations and registered religious seminaries would also receive Chromebooks.
However, the current registration portal does not provide a clear application option for students from private schools, leaving their eligibility uncertain.
Students have been advised to check the official eligibility criteria rather than rely solely on announcements made at the launch. Those unsure about their institution’s status should contact the relevant education authority or IBCC before submitting an application.
