April 2026 Update: CM Maryam Nawaz Laptop Scheme Merit Lists
2026 Laptop Program Update
The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has confirmed that the physical distribution for the 2026 Laptop Scheme will commence on **April 15, 2026**. This phase targets 100,000 top-performing students from public sector universities and colleges who have maintained a minimum of 3.0 CGPA or 70% marks in their last semester.
| Program Name | CM Punjab Student Laptop Program 2025 |
| Phase Status | Verification (Delivery April 2025) |
| Eligibility | 70% Marks / 3.0 CGPA (Spring 2025) |
| Device Type | 13th Gen Core i5 Laptops |
Technical Specifications
For the 2025 cycle, the government has upgraded the hardware specifications. The new laptops feature **Core i5 (13th Generation)** processors, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a faster 512GB NVMe SSD to support advanced programming and graphic design tasks.
University-Wise Merit List Check
Students are advised to check their names against the provisional merit lists uploaded by their respective universities. For centralized verification, visit hed.punjab.gov.pk and enter your CNIC (e.g., 35201-XXXXXXX-X) to confirm your delivery center.