ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Prime Minister’s Youth Program is planning to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks among students across Pakistan to support digital education and improve access to technology.
The initiative aims to help students with online learning, research, assignments and other academic activities. Applications are being handled through the official PM Youth Chromebook Scheme portal managed by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC).
Who Is Eligible for the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme?
According to the eligibility criteria published on the scheme’s portal, students from government and public schools will be considered based on their academic performance.
In Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, top-performing Grade 9 (SSC-I) students are eligible for consideration.
In Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, top-performing students from both Grade 9 and Grade 10 (SSC-II) can apply.
Students enrolled in private schools are not included in the currently published eligibility criteria.
How to Apply for the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme
Students can check their records and submit applications through the official website:
https://pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk
The application process involves the following steps:
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Open the official PM Youth Chromebook Scheme portal.
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Select your respective education board.
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Enter your CNIC or B-Form number, roll number or registration number.
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Provide your date of birth as recorded in your official documents.
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Click on the “Find My Record” option.
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Check your academic details displayed on the screen.
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If your record is not found, try searching through another identification option.
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Once your record is verified, complete the remaining application requirements and upload the necessary documents.
Students should ensure that their information matches the records held by their respective education boards.
Documents Required for Chromebook Scheme
Applicants whose records are available on the portal need to prepare the following documents:
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Recent colour photograph
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SSC-I or SSC-II marks sheet, as applicable
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Attested copy of CNIC or B-Form
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Attested copy of father’s or guardian’s CNIC
The photograph must be uploaded in JPG or PNG format, while other documents can be submitted in JPG, PNG or PDF format.
Each file must be within the 300 KB size limit mentioned on the portal.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Students should carefully check their personal details and uploaded documents before submitting the application. The portal does not allow applicants to directly edit their information after final submission.
Each student is allowed to submit only one application. After successful submission, the system generates a reference number and application slip for future reference.
If a student’s record does not appear on the portal, they can search using their roll number or registration number. If the problem continues, they should contact their respective education board because the portal uses academic data provided by the boards.
PM Youth Chromebook Scheme Application Deadline
The official portal does not currently show a single nationwide application deadline for all education boards. Students should follow announcements from their respective boards for registration dates and further instructions.
Applicants are advised to use the official IBCC portal and avoid sharing personal information on unofficial websites.
