Good news for all Government University Students as the Federal Government, in collaboration with HEC, is ready to initiate the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme 2024. Get yourself enrolled from our website as the closing date is approaching.
Following the Government Guides, the Registration for PM Laptop Scheme 2024 will continue till June 20th, and if you’re fulfilling the Asked-Criteria, apply Online to claim a Laptop. Of course, the entire selection process will proceed under the supervision of HEC.
Apart from the Online Apply for the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme, the following reading will also provide complete details about this project alongside the Laptop Collection Procedure and expected dates for the Phase 4 Registrations.
What is PM’s Laptop Scheme – An Educationist Mindset Nationwide
Some years ago the notebooks were used to write notes which were essential and very important for the students. After that the computers were manufactured to facilitate the students in many ways.
Currently, a laptop is a unique and great device for helping the students in studies. The Government has understood the importance of the fact that youth is our future. So, to reduce unemployment and to motivate the students it started special programs by providing impressive skills and blooming a culture of ambition.
To facilitate the students and to make their work easier, shorter and for connecting them worldwide, the Government of Pakistan (PM) announced to give the laptops to the young, talented, hard worker and needy students.
In the past, two schemes had been executed by the Higher Education Commission (PM National Laptop Scheme Phase-I and II). Under PMNLS scheme II, the Higher Education Commission was the executing agency for the program, around 500,000 laptops have been successfully distributed through transparent online system across public sector.
In order to maintain the transparency and information were publicly published on the HEC website. It is an understood fact that a country’s economic development is known as by its intellectual capital. Pakistan is unique in the sense that almost 63% of its population is below the age of 30. You May Also Read: Ehsaas Interest-Free Loan Program
Exploring Different Phases of PM Laptop Scheme
Date of Initiation PM laptop scheme was formed on May 23, 2014 with the aim to award the students in different and useful ways to those students who achieved higher marks. As of 2024, the 3rd Phase of this Education Venture is Underway.
Phase 1: The 1st phase of the scheme was based on the marks obtained by the students or grades (increasing up to) the academic year 2013-2014. It also motivated the students. During the year 7,176 from all over the country received the laptop, computer with internet access for one year under the phase 1 of the scheme.
Phase 2: The second phase was between 2014-2015. The scheme was eligible for those students who will get marks for 448 (or grade) C during the academic year. Now the laptops had an extra quality that were detachable with free EVO connection and mobile SIM enabled.
Phase 3: The announcement of phase iii is that they will provide laptops to the students. This project has been approved by ECNEC as the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme (PMYLS) phase iii. According to this, the PM wanted to give a facility in the form of laptop to the high achiever, shining and young students who are continuing the studies in Public sectors Higher Education Institutes (HEis) across Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Expected Benefits behind PM Laptop Scheme 2024
Laptop is most beneficial for the students in many ways. When students have laptops, they can type their notes directly into a document. Electronic note taking is both faster and more flexible.
Digital note taking allows students to index and organize their study material automatically, quickly search for information by keyword and share notes with other students. It is much smaller than a bag, box or briefcase.
The students can type the notes, write and edit easily. It makes them organizers, having the internet puts them with amazing worldwide information which helps the student to understand any subject. So, laptop both in the classroom or at home help the students to use this technology.
Increased access to technology:
Laptop schemes aim to provide individuals, particularly students and marginalized groups, with access to computers and the internet. This increased access helps bridge the digital divide and allows beneficiaries to utilize digital tools for learning, communication, and various other purposes.
Enhanced educational opportunities:
By providing laptops to students, governments seek to improve educational outcomes and promote digital literacy. Laptops enable students to access educational resources, engage in online learning platforms, conduct research, and collaborate with peers and teachers, thereby enriching their educational experience.
Empowerment and skill development:
Access to laptops and the internet empowers individuals to acquire digital skills, which are increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. Laptops provide a platform for learning programming, software usage, and other technical skills that can enhance employability and economic prospects.
Socioeconomic impact:
Laptop schemes can contribute to socioeconomic development by providing opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Access to laptops and digital tools can open doors to remote work, freelancing, and online entrepreneurship, leading to economic growth and empowerment of individuals and communities.
Eligibility Criteria for laptop scheme in 2024
The applicant must have a valid CNIC/ B-Form number. Students enrolled in Ph.D./ MS/ MPhil or equivalent 18-year program. Students enrolled in a 4-year or 5-year bachelor’s degree program (morning and evening).
How to Apply for PM Laptop Scheme 2024
Students who can apply for the laptop scheme: The eligibility criteria for awarding laptops to the students is that they must be studying in Public Sector Universities/Degree Awarding Institutes duly recognized by HEC. Students must be enrolled till June 30, 2024.
Wrapping Up
In short, we’ve tried our best to paste every possible information about Prime Minister Laptop Scheme to guide our valuable students. Meanwhile, you can apply for the 2024 Phase from our website without paying anything. If you have queries about the Registration or Selection of Candidates in this Project, contact us through the comments section and E-mail us.
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