The Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 will distribute 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks to students over the next two years. Top-performing Class 9 (SSC-I) students from government schools can apply on the IBCC portal, pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk, by finding their record and uploading documents.
Update (7 November 2026): The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has published its Chromebook merit list for Class 9 students of affiliated government schools, in both Science and General groups. Being on the list is not the final step: selected students must still register on the IBCC portal. BSEK has not announced a registration deadline, so register promptly.
Key details
| Scheme | Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme |
|---|---|
| Run by | Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme; portal run by IBCC |
| Chromebooks | 500,000 refurbished devices over two years (as reported by The News and Geo) |
| Who is eligible | Top-performing Grade 9 (SSC-I) students of government schools, based on Annual Examinations 2026 |
| AJK, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan | Top students of both Grade 9 (SSC-I) and Grade 10 (SSC-II) in government schools |
| Karachi (BSEK) | Merit list published on the BSEK website; registration on the IBCC portal still required |
| Other Sindh boards | The portal lists BISE Larkano as open; Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpur Khas and Shaheed Benazirabad show “Coming soon” |
| Apply at | pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk |
| Last date | No national last date is shown on the portal |
BSEK Karachi merit list: how to check
- Open the BSEK website, bsek.edu.pk, and go to the Chromebook Scheme page.
- Look for your name among the selected candidates.
- If your name is there, register on pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk and finish the online steps.
The merit list covers Class 9 students of BSEK-affiliated government schools who did well in the 2026 annual examinations. No cut-off marks have been published in the reports we checked.
Who can apply
The IBCC portal says only students enrolled in government schools are eligible. For the boards of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, only the top-performing Grade 9 students, based on the Annual Examinations 2026, will be considered. For the boards of AJK, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan, top students of both Grade 9 and Grade 10 are considered.
Media reports quote the policy as asking for at least 50% marks in SSC-I, with selection by merit within each province or region, board and stream. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a device. Reports also say registered madaris students are covered through a separate check, but the portal text only mentions government schools, so confirm your own case with your school or board.
How to apply
- Open the official portal at pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk.
- Select your board from the list.
- Enter your CNIC or B-Form number (or your roll or registration number) without dashes, and your date of birth, then press “Find my record”.
- Check your name, school and marks. They come from the list your board sent to IBCC.
- Upload your documents.
- Submit the form and save the slip with your reference number.
If your record is not found, try your roll number or registration number instead of the CNIC or B-Form. If it is still missing, contact your board.
Documents required
- A recent colour photograph with a plain background (JPG or PNG, up to 300 KB).
- Your SSC-I (Class 9) or SSC-II (Class 10) mark sheet (JPG, PNG or PDF, up to 300 KB).
- An attested copy of your B-Form or CNIC.
- An attested copy of your father’s or guardian’s CNIC.
Common mistakes to avoid
Each student can apply only once, and you cannot change the form yourself after submitting, so check the review screen carefully. The portal warns that false information cancels the Chromebook allocation and may lead to further action. Do not pay anyone for registration or selection. Merit lists are prepared from board data, not by agents.
Important dates
The portal shows no national closing date. A notice on the BISE Multan website, dated 17 October, asked its listed candidates to register by 19 October 2026, so deadlines may differ by board. Check your own board’s website, and read how to check your BISE result if you need your roll number.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme only for Class 9 students?
For Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, yes: Grade 9 (SSC-I) results of 2026 are used. In AJK, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan, Grade 10 students are also considered.
Can private school students apply?
The IBCC portal says only government school students are eligible. Some reports mention private schools funded by provincial education foundations, but follow the portal and your board’s notice.
I am on the BSEK merit list. Do I still need to register?
Yes. Reports say selected students must complete registration on the IBCC portal. The board has not announced a deadline, so do it as soon as you can.
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Note: Always confirm details on the official website before you apply or pay any fee. Great Pak Times is not affiliated with any government body.
Source: IBCC Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme portal, with details from TechJuice and Geo News. Checked 7 November 2026.