For the first time, students of private universities will also receive laptops. The Punjab government has approved a plan to include private university students in the laptop scheme.
According to the Higher Education Department, the first phase will begin with the distribution of 10,000 laptops to students in private universities.
Work on the scheme is already underway, and officials say the aim is to reduce the gap between public and private higher-education students.
Authorities confirmed that the eligibility criteria for the Punjab Laptop Scheme will remain unchanged. All applicants will be assessed under the same merit rules.
Under these criteria, students must be enrolled in a private institution in Punjab and must have a strong academic record. A minimum of 70% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the last examination is required.
Students who have already received a laptop in previous phases will not be eligible.
The scheme also continues its reserved quotas for female students, disabled students, and students from low-income families. Officials believe these measures will help ensure fair distribution and support those who need digital access the most.