Last updated: October 27, 2026
The PM Chromebook scheme 2026 was launched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 25 October 2026 at a ceremony in Islamabad. The government says 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks will go to students. This guide explains who is eligible, how the devices are divided between provinces, and how selection works. Sindh students are not excluded; their registration is delayed until the Sindh boards announce Class 9 results.
Please note: We are not the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme or the government. This guide summarises news reports of 25 October 2026. No application website has been confirmed in these reports. Beware of fake websites that ask for money or personal details.
PM Chromebook Scheme 2026 at a Glance
| Question | What the reports say |
|---|---|
| Launch | 25 October 2026, Islamabad |
| Number of devices | 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks |
| Who is eligible? | High-scoring students. ProPakistani reports Grade 9 students, with at least 50% marks |
| Which schools? | Public schools, private schools funded by provincial education foundations, and registered madaris |
| Duration | Reports differ: ProPakistani says three years, Dawn says two years |
| Internet | Dawn says the Chromebooks come with MiFi internet connectivity |
| How to apply | Board-driven lists and school verification; an online form exists, with Sindh added later |
Who Is Eligible for the PM Chromebook Scheme 2026?
According to ProPakistani, devices are for high-scoring Grade 9 students, ranked on SSC-I results verified by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC). Students need at least 50 percent marks. The Prime Minister said devices will be given on the basis of “ability and ability alone”, and the programme also includes students from religious seminaries (madaris).
Eligible institutions, as reported:
- Public schools
- Private schools funded by provincial education foundations
- Registered madaris
Quota and Province-Wise Distribution
ProPakistani reports this allocation, which adds up to 500,000:
| Region | Chromebooks |
|---|---|
| Punjab | 181,090 |
| Sindh | 85,925 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 51,170 |
| Balochistan | 31,815 |
| Islamabad | 100,000 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | 25,000 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 25,000 |
In each province, four of every five devices are for school students and one is for a madrasa student. Among school students, 70 percent of the quota is for science and 30 percent for arts.
How Will the Chromebooks Reach Students?
The report says devices will go directly to verified students by courier, and a central monitoring system will track them. Grievance committees will be set up at board and provincial levels. Dawn adds that the programme has a partner, the Tokyo Technology Care Foundation, and that connectivity is expected to reach about 2.5 million people including family members.
How to Apply for the PM Chromebook Scheme
ProPakistani reports that selection is board-driven. Education boards send the list of eligible students to the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC). For example, BISE Peshawar has uploaded its list on its website, and it identified students with 424 or more marks in Science and 315 or more in Arts. BISE Peshawar says these are not universal cutoffs, and the final allocation depends on verification.
Schools are asked to check the board list and complete the verification form with the student’s marksheet, an attested B-Form copy and an attested copy of the parent’s CNIC. The form is signed by the student and parent, then stamped by the principal and sent to the IBCC office in Islamabad. This process is described for BISE Peshawar, so check your own board’s notice.
Sindh: a ProPakistani fact-check of 26 October 2026 says Sindh has not been permanently excluded. The Sindh option is missing from the online application form for now, and registration opens after all Sindh boards declare their 2026 Class 9 results. The reports do not give a website address, so use only official links.
What to do now:
- Ask your school head whether your board has published the list, and check your own board’s website.
- Follow the official pages of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
- Keep your SSC-I result card and CNIC or B-Form ready.
- Do not pay money to any agent or website.
- Check any link you receive against the official government website before you enter your details.
We will update this page when official details come out.
Beware of Fake Chromebook Websites
Whenever a big scheme is launched, fake websites and WhatsApp messages appear. A real government scheme does not ask for a registration fee, an OTP or your bank password. Read our guides on fake offers in Pakistan and 10 red flags of online scams.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the PM Chromebook scheme launched?
On 25 October 2026, in Islamabad, by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
How many Chromebooks will be given?
500,000 refurbished Chromebooks.
Who can get a Chromebook under this scheme?
According to ProPakistani, high-scoring Grade 9 students with at least 50% marks, from public schools, eligible private schools and registered madaris.
Is there an application form?
An online form is mentioned in the 26 October fact-check, but selection is also based on board lists and school verification. No website address has been confirmed in the reports we read, so use only official sources.
Is Sindh included in the PM Chromebook scheme?
Yes. According to the 26 October fact-check, Sindh is delayed, not excluded. Registration opens after the Sindh boards announce Class 9 results.
Is the Chromebook free?
The reports describe the devices as being given to students. The cost to students is not explained, so confirm from official sources.
Over how many years will the devices be distributed?
ProPakistani says three years, and Dawn says two years. Please wait for the official timeline.
Final Words
The PM Chromebook scheme 2026 is a large programme, but the application and selection details are not clear yet. Stay with official sources and avoid anyone who asks for money. For more updates on government schemes in Pakistan, keep visiting EarnExpertHub.
Sources: ProPakistani fact-check, 26 October 2026, ProPakistani, 17 October 2026, ProPakistani, 25 October 2026 and Dawn, 25 October 2026.
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