Are you a university student in Pakistan aiming to receive a free laptop under the PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase‑4 in 2026? With the government expanding the program nationwide, thousands of students now have a chance to benefit from this life‑changing initiative. This comprehensive guide covers the latest list of eligible universities, how to apply, and important eligibility criteria you must know to secure your laptop.
What Is the PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase‑4?
The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme is one of Pakistan’s flagship education‑support programs designed to digitally empower students by providing free laptops on merit. Under Phase‑4, the initiative aims to support students from various regions — including AJK, Balochistan, Gilgit‑Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh — enrolled in HEC‑recognized programs like BS, MS, MPhil, and PhD. Official details, list of universities, and the portal are hosted on the government’s designated site.
Here’s the list of eligible universities for the PM Laptop Scheme 2026 in a table format:
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| S.No. | University Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 2 | Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 3 | University of Poonch, Rawalakot | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 4 | Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bagh | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 5 | University of Kotli | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 6 | Azad Jammu & Kashmir University of Bhimber | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 7 | Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Khuzdar | Balochistan |
| 8 | Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences | Balochistan |
| 9 | University of Balochistan, Quetta | Balochistan |
| 10 | Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Quetta | Balochistan |
| 11 | Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal | Balochistan |
| 12 | University of Turbat, Turbat | Balochistan |
| 13 | University of Loralai, Loralai | Balochistan |
| 14 | Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta | Balochistan |
| 15 | Mir Chakar Khan Rind University, Sibi | Balochistan |
| 16 | University of Gwadar | Balochistan |
| 17 | University of Makran, Panjguar | Balochistan |
| 18 | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 19 | Bahria University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 20 | International Islamic University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 21 | National University of Modern Languages (NUML) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 22 | Quaid-i-Azam University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 23 | COMSATS University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 24 | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 25 | Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 26 | Air University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 27 | Institute of Space Technology | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 28 | National Defence University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 29 | Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 30 | Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 31 | National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 32 | National University of Technology (NUTECH) | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 33 | National Skills University | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 34 | Health Services Academy | Federal (Islamabad) |
| 35 | Karakoram International University | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| 36 | University of Baltistan, Skardu | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| 37 | Kalam Bibi International Women Institute, Bannu | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 38 | Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 39 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 40 | Gomal University, D.I. Khan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 41 | Hazara University, Mansehra | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 42 | Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 43 | The Islamia College, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 44 | Khyber Medical University, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 45 | Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 46 | University of Agriculture, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 47 | University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 48 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 49 | University of Malakand, Malakand | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 50 | University of Peshawar, Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 51 | University of Science & Technology, Bannu | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 52 | University of Swat, Swat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 53 | University of Haripur, Haripur | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 54 | Bacha Khan University, Charsadda | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 55 | University of Swabi, Swabi | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 56 | Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 57 | Women University, Swabi | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 58 | Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 59 | Shuhada-e-Army Public School University of Technology, Nowshera | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 60 | Women University Mardan, Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 61 | University of Engineering & Technology, Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 62 | The University of Lakki Marwat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 63 | University of Buner | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 64 | University of Chitral, Chitral | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 65 | Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 66 | University of Agriculture, D.I. Khan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 67 | University of FATA | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 68 | University of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Swat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 69 | University of Agriculture, Swat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
| 70 | Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore | Punjab |
| 71 | NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan | Punjab |
| 72 | National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore | Punjab |
| 73 | National Textile University, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| 74 | Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design, Lahore | Punjab |
| 75 | Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi | Punjab |
| 76 | Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | Punjab |
| 77 | University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Taxila | Punjab |
| 78 | Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi | Punjab |
| 79 | Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi | Punjab |
| 80 | Kohsar University, Murree | Punjab |
| 81 | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan | Punjab |
| 82 | The Islamia University of Bahawalpur | Punjab |
| 83 | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| 84 | University of Engineering and Technology Lahore | Punjab |
| 85 | University of Education, Lahore | Punjab |
| 86 | University of the Punjab, Lahore | Punjab |
| 87 | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore | Punjab |
| 88 | Government College University (GCU), Lahore | Punjab |
| 89 | Lahore College for Women University, Lahore | Punjab |
| 90 | University of Health Sciences, Lahore | Punjab |
| 91 | University of Sargodha, Sargodha | Punjab |
| 92 | Government College Women University, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| 93 | Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore | Punjab |
| 94 | University of Gujrat, Gujrat | Punjab |
| 95 | King Edward Medical University, Lahore | Punjab |
| 96 | Government College University, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| 97 | The Women University, Multan | Punjab |
| 98 | Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan | Punjab |
| 99 | Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan | Punjab |
| 100 | Government College Women University, Sialkot | Punjab |
| 101 | Information Technology University of the Punjab, Lahore | Punjab |
| 102 | Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan | Punjab |
| 103 | Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur | Punjab |
| 104 | Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan | Punjab |
| 105 | Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore | Punjab |
| 106 | Nishtar Medical University, Multan | Punjab |
| 107 | Punjab Tianjin University of Technology, Lahore | Punjab |
| 108 | University of Okara | Punjab |
| 109 | University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal | Punjab |
| 110 | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur | Punjab |
| 111 | University of Narowal, Narowal | Punjab |
| 112 | Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| 113 | University of Home Economics, Lahore | Punjab |
| 114 | University of Mianwali, Mianwali | Punjab |
| 115 | University of Chakwal, Chakwal | Punjab |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I know if my university is eligible for the PM Laptop Scheme?
Visit laptop.pmyp.gov.pk and check the “Eligible Universities” section, which lists only public sector universities recognized by HEC.
2. Are private universities included in the scheme?
No. The PM Youth Laptop Scheme is currently open only to public sector institutions. Students from private universities are not eligible.
3. My department is not listed on the portal. What should I do?
You should contact your university’s focal person. They can coordinate with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to update department records if necessary.
4. Can students from distance learning universities like Virtual University apply?
Yes, students of Virtual University and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are eligible, provided they meet the academic criteria and are enrolled in degree programs recognized by HEC.
5. Will future phases include more universities?
It is possible. The scheme may expand or adjust eligibility criteria in future phases depending on government policy and resource allocation.
Conclusion
The PM Youth Laptop Scheme is making a significant impact in Pakistan by providing deserving students with the technology they need to excel academically. Before applying, it’s essential to check if your university is on the official eligibility list. The program focuses on students from HEC-recognized public universities, ensuring that opportunities are distributed fairly across the country. To benefit fully from this initiative, students should regularly visit the official portal, confirm their university’s status, and submit their applications within the prescribed deadlines. This scheme not only empowers students with laptops but also strengthens digital learning and helps bridge the technological gap in Pakistan.