PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026: Eligibility and Application Process

What happened

• The federal government has announced the Prime Minister Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 to provide 500,000 Chromebooks to students [1].
• The initiative aims to improve access to digital learning, research tools, and online education as part of the Digital Pakistan vision [1].
• Selection is based on the results of the 2026 annual examinations [3].
• The registration process is managed through the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) official portal [1, 3].
• There is no confirmed nationwide minimum percentage or specific marks threshold announced so far [2].
• Application deadlines vary by educational board, and students must check their specific board’s announcement for the last date to apply [3].

Who is affected

Eligibility is restricted to students from government and public-sector schools; students from private schools are not eligible [1, 3]. The criteria depend on the student’s region:

• Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan: High-performing Grade 9 (SSC-I) students are eligible [1, 3].
• Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan: High-performing students from both Grade 9 (SSC-I) and Grade 10 (SSC-II) are eligible [1, 3].

What students should do next

Students should first verify registration availability by checking their respective education board’s official website [2]. If registration is active, they should follow these steps on the official portal at pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk:

1. Select the correct education board used for the examination [1].
2. Search for records using a CNIC, B-Form number, roll number, or registration number without using dashes or special characters [1, 3].
3. Enter the date of birth exactly as it appears on official academic or identification records [1].
4. Click “Find My Record” and carefully review the displayed name, school, and marks to ensure they match board records [1].
5. If the record is not found via CNIC or B-Form, try using the roll number or registration number; if it still fails, contact the relevant education board [1].
6. Upload required documents, which must be clear, readable, and within a 300 KB size limit per file [1].

Required documents include:

• A recent color photograph in JPG or PNG format [1].
• The relevant SSC-I or SSC-II mark sheet in JPG, PNG, or PDF format [1].
• An attested copy of the student’s CNIC or B-Form [1].
• An attested copy of the father’s or guardian’s CNIC [1].

Applicants must review all information and documents before final submission, as the official instructions state that details cannot be edited after the application is submitted [1]. Students should save any acknowledgement number or receipt provided by the portal for future verification [2].