PM Laptop Final Merit List Announced 2025 – Check Selection Status via CNIC
The Government of Pakistan in conjunction with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has released the final merit list of the Prime minister youth laptop scheme 2025. This announcement is a mega step with regards to the initiatives that the government is taking towards enhancing the digital accessibility and education achievement among students who are undertaking courses in the public sector universities throughout the country.
With the plan, thousands of students deemed eligible will be supplied with free laptops to encourage their educational and career development in the digital era. The last list which is now online can also be checked by a valid CNIC number.
About the PM Youth Laptop Final Merit List 2025
The PM Youth Laptop Scheme is the a flagship program of the Government of Pakistan to fill the digital divide to award free laptops to high performing students. The program aims at engaging students studying at the recognized institutions of higher learning in the country, and the program is run by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Since the time the implementation of the scheme was started, there have been several phases so far and the 2025 phase is aimed at ensuring broader access to technologies, particularly among students who have an underdeveloped background by including the processes of transparent and merit-based selection.
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Eligibility Criteria for the Laptop Scheme
To maintain the equality, HEC has already designed comprehensive eligibility criteria. Students were eligibles provided that they satisfied the following criteria:
- A student in a university in the public sector or degree awarding institution recognized by HEC.
- Doing Bachelor (4-5 years), Master, MS/MPhil (18 years) or Doctoral programs.
- Performed well at school:
- In systems with semesters at least 70 percent or 2.80 CGPA.
- Annual based- systems should have at least 60 % marks.
- Submitted on the official HEC online portal within the deadline.
Both morning and evening students at regular degree program were inclused.
Ineligibility Criteria
HEC also came up with a definite set of exclusions to make sure that only new and qualifying candidates are given the laptops. Students received a strike out of eligibility:
- Admitted in the universities or colleges of private sector.
- Already got a laptop as part of any other laptop scheme.
- Attending non-autonomous college which does not have authority to grant degree.
- Excluding foreign nationals (other than students of Azad Jammu &Kashmir).
- Failing to make a proper online application through the actual portal of HEC.
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Provincial Laptop Final Merit List Example – Sindh Agriculture University (SAU)
After the national announcement, universities have begun to post provincial and institutional merit lists. Some of them include, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, which has:
- Opened a special web page where the merit list can be accessed.
- Post the final merit list on university notice boards, official web sites and the social media.
- Appointed Student Focal Persons (SFPs) to advise students on the list and status of complaints as well as procedure.
There are three categories that students may fall in as deemed by SAU officials:
- Selected
- Waitlisted
- Ineligible
It is highly recommendable to all students to verify their status immediately.
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How to Check the PM Laptop Final Merit List (CNIC Method)
Students are now in a position to view their selection status through the internet using their CNIC. Just do the following steps:
- Go to the official HEC portal or the site of your university.
- Visit the page of PM Laptop Scheme 2025.
- and you will need to enter your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).
It will show your status on the screen:
- Selected
- Waitlisted
- Ineligible
This steps out the need to rely on physical notice boards and allows quicker, more private access to results.
How to Download the Laptop Final Merit List PDF
The entire merit list can also be downloaded in Laptop Final Merit List PDF format by the students to use as a record or can be manually checked. Here’s how:
- Go to your university site or to www.hec.gov.pk.
- Go to the section of the Laptop Scheme Merit List 2025.
- Choose your university or department and program.
- Tap on the Download PDF button.
- The file has to be opened, and then the name, roll number, or CNIC has to be located.
Objection Process – If Your Name is Missing
Students who believe they meet the eligibility criteria but are not listed or wrongly marked ineligible can file a formal objection. The deadline to submit objections is July 4, 2025.
Required Documents:
- Original Student identification card
- Recent transcript or marksheet
- Admission, confirmation, letter
- Any documents to demonstrate a right to be eligible
Where to Submit:
- Get in touch with a Student Focal Person (SFP) of your university
- Make a visit to your department Student Affairs Office
- In the case of availability, apply the online objection form with the university
Note: Late submissions will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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Laptop Distribution Process for Selected Students
After selecting, the students will be informed through:
- University announcements
- SMS alerts or email messages
- Student Focal Persons Notices
Distribution activities are normally done on campus whereby the laptops will be issued to the selected students who have to provide their original CNIC and university ID card. Universities will differ in collection dates.
Benefits of Receiving a Laptop Under the Scheme
The chosen students will gain in several aspects:
- The availability of online classes, research journals and e-learning sites
- Amplified ability on scholarly tasks, papers and computer programming
- Remote work, online internships, and freelancing qualification
- Training using digital technology with use of software
- Better training of examinations and competitiveness tests
- The laptop does not only refer to the equipment, but to the way of academic.
The laptop is not just a device — it’s a pathway to academic and professional success.
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Key Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List Released | July 2, 2025 |
| Objection Submission Deadline | July 4, 2025 |
| Laptop Distribution (Phase-wise) | July–August 2025 |
Conclusion
The posting of the PM Laptop Final Merit List indicates that the government is constantly striving to give hope to the young generation and educate them with the help of technology. This scheme enables Pakistan to realize a bright future of their students as the emphasis has remained on merit and digital inclusion.
Should you find yourself in the list- well done! When you have an opportunity to learn more, develop and become ready to live in a world of technologies. Don’t lose hope, especially if you have not done it. Be on time to file objection, and be on constant check with necessary official update on any revisions.
