CM Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme

Breaking News: Eligibility Status for CM Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme 2025

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The Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has reintroduced the Honhaar Laptop Scheme in 2025 to empower the province’s talented students with modern technological tools. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and foster academic excellence among the youth.

The Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme is designed to distribute high-performance laptops to deserving students across Punjab. The primary objectives of this program are:

  • Enhancing Educational Resources: Providing students with the necessary tools to support their academic pursuits.
  • Promoting Digital Literacy: Encouraging the use of technology in education to prepare students for the modern workforce.
  • Recognizing Academic Excellence: Rewarding students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.
CategoryApplication DeadlineDistribution Date
First-Year BS/B.Sc. StudentsFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025
First-Year Master’s StudentsFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025
MS/M.Phil./Ph.D. ScholarsFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025
Matric Top 100 StudentsFebruary 15, 2025March 1–10, 2025
Minority StudentsFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025
Deeni Madaris StudentsFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025
South Punjab RepresentationFebruary 28, 2025March 15–30, 2025

Eligibility Criteria for the CM Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme 

To qualify for the Honhaar Laptop Scheme 2025, students must meet specific criteria outlined by the Higher Education Department of Punjab. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

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CM Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme

Academic Qualifications

  • First-Year Students of 4-Year BS/B.Sc. Programs: Students enrolled in Medical, Dental, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Technology colleges who have secured at least 60% marks in the last annual examination (for annual system) or 70% marks in the last semester examination (for semester system).
  • First-Year Students of 2-Year Master’s Programs: Students who have achieved a minimum of 60% marks in the last annual examination or 70% in the last semester examination.
  • MS/M.Phil./Ph.D. Scholars: New scholars in public sector institutions who have secured at least 60% marks in the last annual exam or 70% in the last semester exam and have not received a laptop in previous schemes.

Special Categories

  • Top Matriculation Students: The top 100 students from each of the nine provincial boards, technical boards, and the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.
  • Students from Other Regions: 400 top students each from Matric and Intermediate exams from other provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan.
  • Deeni Madaris Students: 4,000 laptops allocated to students of Deeni Madaris, with merit criteria devised by the Auqaf Department, subject to approval by the Chief Minister.

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Additional Allocations

  • Minority Students: A directive has been issued to provide laptops to 2,000 minority students to promote inclusivity.
  • Position Holders: Laptops will be awarded to Matriculation and F.Sc. position holders as a recognition of their academic excellence.

Ineligibility Criteria for Laptop Scheme 

Certain groups are excluded from the Honhaar Laptop Scheme:

  • HEC Scholarship Recipients: MS/M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars who are already recipients of Higher Education Commission scholarships.
  • Employed Students: Students engaged in any form of employment, whether public or private.
  • Previous Laptop Recipients: Students who have received laptops in previous schemes.
  • Foreign Nationals: Except for students from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Indian Occupied Kashmir, foreign nationals are not eligible.

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Laptop Distribution Plan

The distribution of laptops is planned as follows:

Institution TypeNumber of Laptops
Universities20,000
Colleges14,000
Technical and Agricultural Colleges4,000
Medical and Dental Colleges2,000

Application Process for the Laptop Scheme 

Eligible students are required to apply through their respective educational institutions. The institutions will compile and verify the lists of eligible candidates based on the prescribed criteria. The verified lists will then be submitted to the Higher Education Department for final approval and distribution.

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Conclusion

The CM Punjab Honhaar Laptop Scheme 2025 is a commendable initiative aimed at equipping the province’s bright minds with the necessary tools to excel in their academic and professional endeavors. By adhering to the eligibility criteria and application process, deserving students can benefit from this program and contribute to the technological advancement of Punjab.

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