PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026: 500,000 Laptops, Eligibility and How to Apply
PM Youth Chromebook Scheme: 500,000 Chromebooks for top Class 9 students of government schools. Eligibility, documents and how to apply on the IBCC portal.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 25 October 2026 launched the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme, under which 500,000 Chromebook laptops will be given to students over two years. Only top-performing Class 9 students of government schools (and Class 9 and 10 in Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) are eligible, based on the 2026 annual exams, and they apply through the official IBCC portal, pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk.
Chromebook scheme at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme |
| Launched | 25 October 2026, Islamabad |
| Devices | 500,000 Chromebooks over two years (PM’s announcement) |
| Who is eligible | Top-performing students of government/public schools only |
| Classes | Class 9 (SSC-I) in Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan; Class 9 and 10 in ICT, AJK and GB |
| Selection basis | Annual Examinations 2026 results, from board lists |
| Apply at | pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk |
Sources: Dawn (25 October 2026); official IBCC portal (checked 26 October 2026).
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled in government or public schools. Private school students are not eligible.
- Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: top performers of Grade 9 (SSC-I) in the 2026 annual exams.
- Islamabad (ICT), AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan: top performers of both Grade 9 and Grade 10.
- Your name must appear on the list your board has sent to IBCC. Each student can apply only once.
How to apply on the IBCC portal
- Open pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk and select your board (all Punjab and KP boards, BBISE Quetta, AJK BISE Mirpur and FBISE are listed).
- Enter your CNIC/B-Form, roll number or registration number (numbers only) and your date of birth.
- Check your name, school and marks, which come from your board’s list.
- Upload a recent colour photo, your mark sheet, an attested copy of your B-Form and an attested copy of your father’s or guardian’s CNIC (each file up to 300 KB).
- Submit and download your slip with the reference number.
If your record is not found, try your roll or registration number instead of the B-Form. If it is still missing, contact your board. Giving false information cancels the allocation.
What about Sindh?
According to the portal, registration for Sindh students will open on the same portal after all Sindh boards announce their Class 9 Annual Examination 2026 results.
500,000 or 700,000 Chromebooks?
At the launch, the Prime Minister said 500,000 Chromebooks would be distributed over two years. In December 2025, the PM’s Youth Programme had announced 0.7 million Chromebooks to be distributed in phases, according to a government press release. In August 2026, the PM said 250,000 high-achieving students would receive Chromebooks this year. We will update this page if the government confirms the final number.
What it means for students
A Chromebook lets students study online, do assignments and learn digital skills at home. Because selection depends on board results, the device goes to students who did well in Class 9; schools and parents should make sure each student’s data with the board is correct, as the portal only accepts records on the board’s list.
Frequently asked questions
Can private school students apply?
No. Only students of government/public schools are eligible.
Is there a fee to apply?
The official portal does not mention any fee. Apply only on pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk and avoid anyone asking for money.
I passed Class 10 in Punjab. Can I apply?
No. In Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan only Class 9 (SSC-I) top performers are considered. Class 10 is included only for ICT, AJK and GB boards.
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Sources: Dawn (25 October 2026); IBCC: PM’s Youth Chromebook Scheme portal; PID press release (12 December 2025). Featured image: AI-generated illustration, for representation only.
