The PM Laptop Scheme merit list 2025 is live now, and students across Punjab can easily check their status using CNIC. This announcement has created a buzz because many are eager to see whether they’ve been selected. In this article, I’ll explain what the scheme is, how to check your name, meaning of various status labels, and what to do if you aren’t showing up on the list yet.
What Is the PM Laptop Scheme?
The Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme is a government initiative, run under HEC and the PM Youth Programme, that gives laptops to deserving university students across Pakistan.
The scheme has several goals:
- Reduce the digital divide between urban and remote areas
- Promote online learning, research, freelancing
- Support students in less developed regions
- Award devices on merit and with reserved quotas
Only students enrolled in HEC-recognized public institutions (and some chartered private ones) qualify.
How to Check Your Name by CNIC
| Step | What You Do |
| 1 | Visit the official HEC / PM Laptop Scheme portal |
| 2 | Look for the option “Check Merit List” |
| 3 | Enter your CNIC number (without dashes, if required) |
| 4 | Click Search to see your status: Selected, Waiting List, Not Selected, or Pending Verification |
Once you search, you’ll see one of the following statuses:
| Status | Meaning |
| Selected | You have been approved to receive a laptop (upon identity verification) |
| Waiting List | You may get considered in next phase/allocation |
| Not Selected | You did not make the cut this time based on merit/quota |
| Pending Verification | Your university is still verifying your records/CNIC |
PM Laptop Scheme Merit List 2025
This year, there are several improvements:
- CNIC-based search so you can check faster
- Phase-wise updates (if your name isn’t there now, it might appear later)
- Separate lists for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students
- Reserved quotas for women, remote areas, and underprivileged regions.
These changes aim to make the process more transparent and inclusive.
Laptop Scheme Eligibility and Common Issues
To be eligible:
- You must be enrolled in an HEC-recognized public university (or selected private ones)
- The program must be regular, on-campus (distance learning generally excluded).
- Your merit (CGPA/percentage) and accurate records at university are essential.
If your name is not showing up, don’t lose hope. Here’s what you can do:
- Double check that your CNIC and university data are correct
- Contact your university department to fix any mistakes
- Be patient—if your status reads “Pending Verification,” it may change once the university finishes checking your records.
- Work to improve your grades for future chance
- Keep checking the portal in upcoming phases.
Laptop Scheme After You Are Selected: What Happens?
Once final lists are cleared:
- HEC sends the list to universities
- Distribution events are organized
- You’ll need to present the original CNIC and university ID to collect the laptop.
The whole process is free, there’s no need to pay through agents or third parties.
Final Thoughts & Advice
This year’s PM Laptop Scheme 2025 merit list is a significant opportunity. If your name appears as Selected, get ready to collect your laptop soon. If you’re on the Waiting List or Not Selected, don’t give up—recheck your data, stay updated with phases, and improve your merit for next time. Always use your correct CNIC, keep your university records updated, and avoid relying on intermediaries. Stay alert to announcements from HEC and your institution.
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