Many students are asking the same question: who exactly can apply for the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme? The answer is narrower than most social media posts suggest. Only top-performing students of government schools, named on their education board’s list, are eligible. Here is the full criteria, region by region.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 |
| Official portal | pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk |
| Run by | Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) with education boards |
| Basis of selection | Annual Examinations 2026 results |
| School type | Government / public schools only |
| Private schools | Not eligible |
| Applications per student | One only |
Eligibility by Region and Class
The IBCC portal states the criteria clearly, and it differs by region:
| Region | Classes covered | School type |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan | Grade 9 (SSC-I) only | Government / public schools |
| AJK, Islamabad (ICT), Gilgit-Baltistan | Grade 9 (SSC-I) and Grade 10 (SSC-II) | Government / public schools |
| Private school students (all regions) | Not covered | Not eligible |
So a Grade 9 topper in a Lahore government school can be considered, while a Grade 10 student in Punjab is not covered under this scheme’s current rules. In AJK, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan, both Grade 9 and Grade 10 toppers are covered.
What Does “Top-Performing” Mean?
Selection is based on marks in the Annual Examinations 2026. The portal does not publish a fixed percentage or a single nationwide merit cut-off. Each education board prepares its own list of top-performing students and sends it to the IBCC. That list is what the portal checks when you enter your details.
This is why two students with similar marks can have different results: eligibility depends on your board’s list, not on a mark you can calculate yourself. If your name is on the list, the portal will find your record. If it is not, you cannot proceed, no matter how good your result feels.
Why Are Private School Students Not Eligible?
The scheme is designed for students of government and public schools, who are less likely to already own a device for digital learning. The IBCC portal states this plainly: only students enrolled in government or public schools are eligible under the scheme. Private school students are not covered in the current policy, and no form or agent can change that.
The Board List Is the Real Test
Before you gather documents or visit any website, understand this one point: your board’s list decides everything. The portal works like this — you select your board, enter your number and date of birth, and the system matches you against the list your board sent. Your name, school and marks come from that list, not from anything you type.
If your record is not found, first try a different identifier: your roll number or registration number instead of your CNIC or B-Form. If it is still not found, contact your education board. No other website, helpline or person can add your name to the list.
Who Cannot Apply?
You cannot apply if any of these apply to you: you study in a private school; you are in a class not covered for your region (for example, Grade 10 in Punjab); your board has not included you in its list of top performers; or you have already submitted one application, since each student can apply only once. Applying with false information is worse than not applying — it cancels the Chromebook allocation and may lead to further action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which class students are eligible in Punjab?
Only top-performing Grade 9 (SSC-I) students of government or public schools, based on the Annual Examinations 2026.
Are Grade 10 students eligible anywhere?
Yes, but only in AJK, Islamabad Capital Territory and Gilgit-Baltistan, where both Grade 9 and Grade 10 toppers are covered.
Can a private school student apply?
No. The scheme covers government and public school students only.
Is there a fixed percentage for eligibility?
No fixed percentage is published. Each board sends its own list of top performers, and the portal checks your record against that list.
My marks are high but my record is not found. What should I do?
Try your roll number or registration number instead of your CNIC or B-Form. If it is still not found, contact your education board.
Can I apply twice to increase my chances?
No. Each student can apply only once, and duplicate applications do not help.
Does applying guarantee a Chromebook?
No. Submission does not guarantee final selection or allocation, which follows the board’s list.
Final Words
Check your eligibility honestly before anything else: government school, correct class for your region, and your name on your board’s list. If all three are true, you can move on to the application itself.
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Disclaimer: amuoba.pk is not an official government website. This article is for information only. Always verify eligibility on the official IBCC portal (pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk) and your education board’s official notices.
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