In an emotionally charged event, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz relaunched the CM Laptop Scheme 2025 after an eight-year pause, aiming to digitally empower outstanding students across Punjab.The Express TribuneGeo.tv
Scheme Overview
Laptops Offered: 110,000 high-performance laptops (13th Gen Intel Core i7)
Eligible Students: First and second semester BS students in public sector universities, HED colleges, and medical & dental colleges.
Reserved Quotas:
Eligibility Criteria
Punjab domicile required
BS Students: ≥ 65% in Intermediate
Medical/Dental Students: ≥ 80% in Intermediate
Ineligible: Students who previously received laptops under government schemes
How to Apply
Application Portal: cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk
Selection & Distribution
Distribution to commence after Ramadan 2025, in phases
Merit lists to be published online; over 93,000 applications received, now under grievance review
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Laptops | 110,000, Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) |
| Eligibility | Punjab BS/MS students, ≥ 65% (BS), ≥ 80% (Medical/Dental) |
| Reserved Quotas | 2,000 for minorities; 32% for South Punjab |
| Application | Online via official portal; deadline March 18, 2025 |
| Distribution | Post-Ramadan 2025, phased, based on merit |
Reddit chatter reflects students’ optimism, with several confirming the scheme’s legitimacy:
“Yes got one last year… Lenovo v14 G3 strikes a balance of performance.”
“Last year they gave Lenovo i5 12th gen… this year it is i7 13th gen.”
