PM Youth Chromebook scheme: Who can apply in 2026?

The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional

The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, has announced eligibility criteria for students applying for the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme.

Under the scheme, top-performing students from government and public schools will be considered for Chromebook allocation based on their results in the 2026 annual examinations. The eligible classes will vary depending on the examination board and region.

Students from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan will be selected from Grade 9, also known as Secondary School Certificate Part-I (SSC-I). Their performance in the 2026 annual examinations will determine eligibility.

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad Capital Territory and Gilgit-Baltistan, top-performing students from both Grade 9 (SSC-I) and Grade 10 (SSC-II) will be considered.

The commission has clarified that the scheme is exclusively available to students enrolled in government or public schools. Students attending private educational institutions are not eligible under the announced criteria.

Sindh students to register after results

The IBCC has issued a separate notice for students in Sindh, stating that registration through the same online portal will open after all examination boards in the province announce their Grade 9 annual examination results for 2026.

Students are advised to check their eligibility and ensure their examination details are available in the relevant board’s records before starting the application process.

How students can apply

Applicants must first select their examination board on the registration portal and enter their CNIC or B-Form number, roll number or registration number, along with their date of birth.

The information provided will be checked against the list submitted by the respective examination board. Once a student’s record is found, the applicant can verify the displayed details, including their name, school and marks, before uploading the required documents.

Students must submit a recent colour photograph, their Grade 9 or Grade 10 mark sheet, an attested copy of their B-Form or CNIC, and an attested copy of their father’s or guardian’s CNIC.

The photograph must be in JPG or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 300 KB. The mark sheet and identity documents can be uploaded in JPG, PNG or PDF format, with each file limited to 300 KB.

After completing the form, applicants should review their information carefully before submission. The portal will generate a reference number and an application slip that students can download for their records.

The IBCC has stated that each student can submit only one application under the scheme. Applicants will not be able to modify their forms themselves after final submission, making it important to verify all information beforehand.

Students who cannot find their records are advised to try their roll number or registration number instead of their CNIC or B-Form number. If the problem persists, they should contact their respective examination board.

The commission has also warned that providing false information could result in cancellation of the Chromebook allocation and further action.

The Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme aims to support high-performing students in public-sector schools by providing access to digital learning resources.