Before entering your B-Form number or uploading documents, check two things: whether your examination board has included your record and whether its registration window is still valid.
The PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 uses an IBCC portal to identify applicants against records supplied by examination boards. Seeing an application form online does not mean every student can register or that every board has the same deadline.
This guide explains the published eligibility rules, documents, application process and common problems. It also highlights information that remains unclear, including differences between the portal’s school criteria and broader reports about the programme.
Information checked: 26 October 2026. Students and parents should read their board’s latest notice before submitting.
Quick Answer: Where Can Students Apply?
The official application address is:
The portal identifies applicants using their examination board, an accepted identification or examination number, and date of birth. Its published eligibility distinguishes Grade 9 students in the four provinces from Grade 9 and Grade 10 students in AJK, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Do not assume registration remains open nationally. BISE Multan published a 19 October deadline, while BISE Malakand issued a pending-applications reminder on 21 October. These are board-specific notices, not evidence of one nationwide extension.
What Is the Prime Minister Chromebook Scheme?
The Prime Minister Chromebook Scheme is a government initiative intended to expand students’ access to digital learning devices.
A Ministry of Information and Broadcasting report published on 26 October describes the nationwide launch of a programme to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks with MiFi internet connectivity, based on merit. That announcement describes the programme’s intended scale; it does not confirm that every applicant will receive a device.
The application portal is operated by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission, or IBCC, under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
For families, the practical task is to establish whether the student falls within the current application instructions. A national announcement, a school nomination and a completed application are different stages.
Chromebook Scheme Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
Use the current IBCC portal criteria and your board’s instructions together.
The portal gives the following regional distinction:
| Examination-board region | Classes covered by the portal |
|---|---|
| Punjab | Grade 9 / SSC-I |
| Sindh | Grade 9 / SSC-I, subject to its registration notice |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Grade 9 / SSC-I |
| Balochistan | Grade 9 / SSC-I |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | Grade 9 / SSC-I and Grade 10 / SSC-II |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Grade 9 / SSC-I and Grade 10 / SSC-II |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Grade 9 / SSC-I and Grade 10 / SSC-II |
The stated basis is performance in the Annual Examinations 2026. The portal describes eligible candidates as top-performing students enrolled in government/public schools. Independent application guides reproduce these regional distinctions.
Can Every Student With Good Marks Apply?
Do not treat good marks alone as confirmation.
The initial lookup checks information against a board-supplied list. A student may need clarification from their school or board even if their marks are strong.
Illustrative example: A government-school student who completed Grade 9 under a Punjab board should check that board’s instructions and record. A Grade 10 student under the same board should not assume that the AJK or Islamabad class rules also apply to them.
Can Private-School or Madrasa Students Apply?
The portal currently specifies government/public schools. Broader programme reports describe additional categories.
The News reports participation involving registered madaris and foundation-supported private schools. Those reports are broader than the eligibility wording displayed on the application portal.
Students in these categories should ask their institution or board which official route applies. They should not select an inaccurate school category to make a form proceed.
Is 50% the Minimum Requirement?
News reports mention a 50% minimum, but this threshold is not stated on the portal’s public eligibility section reviewed for this guide. Reported selection also involves merit rather than automatic allocation to everyone crossing that threshold.
Therefore, “50% guarantees a Chromebook” would be misleading. Ask your board how its list and selection criteria apply to your record.
Registration Status and Last Date
No single nationwide closing date is displayed on the portal page reviewed on 26 October 2026.
However, there are earlier official board instructions:
| Source | Published instruction |
|---|---|
| BISE Multan | Complete registration by 19 October 2026 |
| BISE Malakand | Reminder dated 21 October 2026 for listed students with pending applications |
| IBCC portal | Record-lookup form and a separate Sindh notice |
The Multan deadline has passed. The Malakand reminder concerns its listed students; it should not be presented as permission for every applicant nationwide to submit late.
What Should You Do if You Missed a Deadline?
Check your board’s latest announcements, then contact your school or board through its official contact details.
Ask a specific question:
“I am included in the Chromebook candidate list but have not completed registration. Is there an authorised extension or correction procedure for my board?”
Keep any response. A verbal assurance from an unrelated social-media page is not an extension notice.
What Is the Notice for Sindh Students?
The portal says Sindh registration will open after all Sindh examination boards declare their Grade 9 Annual Examination 2026 results. The page does not provide a specific opening date.
Follow the notice rather than assuming that results from one board open registration for the entire province.
Chromebook Scheme Required Documents
Prepare your files before starting the application.
| Document | Accepted format | Maximum size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent colour photograph, front-facing with a plain background | JPG or PNG | 300 KB |
| Relevant SSC-I or SSC-II mark sheet | JPG, PNG or PDF | 300 KB |
| Attested copy of the student’s B-Form or CNIC | JPG, PNG or PDF | 300 KB |
| Attested copy of the father’s or guardian’s CNIC | JPG, PNG or PDF | 300 KB |
These requirements appear on the official portal and are reproduced in application guides.
A readable file matters more than a highly compressed one. Check that names, numbers, marks and attestation remain visible.
Who Should Attest the Copies?
The public page requests attested copies but does not identify the acceptable attesting authority in the instructions reviewed.
Ask your school or board before arranging attestation. Do not assume that any stamp will satisfy the requirement.
How to Prepare Files Below 300 KB
Use this practical process:
- Photograph or scan the document on a flat, well-lit surface.
- Keep the camera parallel to the page.
- Crop empty background without removing document edges or stamps.
- Save in an accepted format.
- Reduce image dimensions or compression quality gradually.
- Reopen the saved file and inspect the important text.
Aim slightly below the limit rather than exactly at it. For example, a clear 250 KB file gives more margin than a file sitting at 300 KB.
Changing a filename from .jpg to .pdf does not convert it. Use an application’s export or save function.
For identity documents, prefer an offline editor where possible. Avoid uploading a child’s B-Form to an unfamiliar compression website.
PM Chromebook Scheme Online Registration: Step by Step
Follow this process only within the registration instructions applicable to your board.
Step 1: Open the Official Portal
Type the address directly or follow a link from your board’s official website:
Check the hostname before entering personal information. A familiar logo on another domain does not establish that it is the official application service.
Step 2: Select Your Examination Board
Choose the board responsible for the relevant examination record.
Use the board shown on your result card. Your current city is not necessarily the correct way to identify the board.
Step 3: Enter Your Number and Date of Birth
The portal accepts a CNIC/B-Form, roll number or registration number, with numbers entered without dashes. Use the details recorded by your board.
Read the date fields carefully before continuing. Selecting the wrong month can prevent a matching record from appearing.
Step 4: Find and Review Your Record
Use “Find my record.” Check the returned information against your documents before proceeding.
The published workflow says the student’s name, school and marks come from the board’s list. Do not continue with another student’s record or accept an obvious mismatch.
Step 5: Upload the Requested Files
Match each document to its correct upload field. If previews are available, inspect them before moving on.
Give files clear names beforehand, such as:
student-photo.jpgmarksheet.pdfstudent-bform-attested.jpgguardian-cnic-attested.jpg
Avoid putting complete identity numbers in filenames unnecessarily.
Step 6: Review, Submit and Save
Read the review screen slowly. After submission, retain the reference number and download the application slip.
The official workflow and independent registration guides describe the sequence of lookup, verification, document upload and submission.
Save the slip somewhere the student or parent can access later. A completed form should not exist only on a computer-shop operator’s device.
What Does “Record Not Found” Mean?
It means the lookup has not matched the details entered. It does not, by itself, explain the reason.
Possible issues to investigate include a typing error, the wrong board, a date-of-birth mismatch or a question about the board’s submitted list.
First compare your entries with the examination record. Then try the permitted alternative identifier. The portal specifically advises trying a roll or registration number if the CNIC/B-Form lookup fails, followed by contacting the board if necessary.
A Useful Troubleshooting Order
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Board | Match it to the result card |
| Number | Check digits and identifier type |
| Date of birth | Compare with the board record |
| Candidate list | Ask the school or check the board’s published notice |
| Continuing problem | Contact the relevant board |
If you request help, explain the issue without posting personal documents publicly.
A useful message is:
“My Chromebook application lookup returns ‘Record not found.’ I have checked the board and date of birth and tried the permitted identifiers. Please advise how I can verify my inclusion in the submitted list.”
Provide sensitive details only through the board’s designated channel when requested.
What Happens After Submission?
Saving an application is not the same as receiving final allocation approval.
The portal describes an application process and warns that false information can cancel an allocation. Students should distinguish between:
- Finding a matching record.
- Completing the form.
- Receiving a submission reference.
- Receiving any later official selection or delivery instructions.
Do not describe the reference slip as a delivery guarantee. Keep it as evidence of submission.
The public page reviewed does not explain a separate nationwide tracking procedure or give a universal delivery date. Follow subsequent instructions from your school, board or the scheme authority.
If someone claims your device has arrived, verify the message through an official channel before sharing more information.
Is There a Registration Fee?
No application fee is displayed on the public portal instructions reviewed.
That does not justify paying an individual who promises selection, inclusion in a board list or a guaranteed Chromebook.
If you use a shop to scan documents or access a computer, distinguish its optional service charge from an official scheme fee. Ask what you are paying for and review the form yourself.
Also check where copies of your documents are stored. After receiving your files and slip, ask the operator to remove unnecessary copies from shared folders.
What Is a Chromebook, and What Can Students Use It For?
A Chromebook is a computer running ChromeOS, rather than Windows or macOS. It supports browser-based work and compatible applications, with some activities available offline when properly configured.
For schoolwork, useful activities may include:
- Reading digital textbooks and PDFs.
- Preparing assignments and presentations.
- Accessing learning websites.
- Organising notes and study schedules.
- Practising research and information-literacy skills.
Google explains that offline-ready applications can support work without a continuous connection. Students should configure the relevant features before relying on them.
The application page does not confirm a specific brand, processor, RAM, storage capacity or model. Do not assume that a photograph accompanying a news story shows the exact device recipients will receive.
Likewise, the launch announcement’s reference to MiFi connectivity does not establish an unlimited lifetime internet package.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Treating Every Online Claim as an Official Rule
A news report can explain the wider programme, but application requirements may be more specific. Check the portal and board notice for the action you intend to take.
Assuming a Deadline Applies Everywhere
A date in one board’s notice should not automatically become the headline deadline for Pakistan.
Compressing Files Until They Become Unreadable
A small file is not useful if the identifying details or attestation cannot be checked.
Submitting Without Reviewing
The portal says students cannot edit submitted forms themselves. Prepare carefully rather than assuming you can correct everything afterwards.
Confusing Different Education Programmes
Do not reuse a university laptop application process or an unrelated scholarship form without checking which scheme it belongs to.
Believing Registration Guarantees Selection
Avoid anyone offering to bypass the merit process. Accurate information and official instructions should guide the application.
Final Checklist for Students and Parents
Before submitting, confirm:
- Your board’s current registration instructions.
- The relevant class and examination year.
- Whether your record appears correctly.
- Whether the four document files are readable.
- Whether attestation meets your board’s instructions.
- Whether the student and guardian details are accurate.
- Where the reference slip will be saved.
If something is unclear, note the exact problem before contacting the school. A specific question is easier to resolve than “the website is not working.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The portal covers top-performing government/public-school students using 2026 annual results: Grade 9 in the four provinces, and Grades 9 and 10 in AJK, ICT and GB. Check your board’s instructions and list.
The official IBCC application address is https://pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk/. Use it to check your record and follow the applicable registration process.
No nationwide deadline appears on the reviewed portal page. BISE Multan specified 19 October 2026; other boards issued separate notices. Confirm your board’s current position rather than assuming an extension.
The portal currently specifies government/public schools. Broader reports mention foundation-supported private schools and registered madaris. Students in those categories should confirm their authorised route with their institution or board.
The listed documents are a recent photograph, relevant mark sheet, attested student B-Form/CNIC and attested father/guardian CNIC. Each upload must meet the format and 300 KB limit.
Check your entries, try another permitted identifier and contact your examination board if the problem continues. Do not change information inaccurately to force a match.
The portal says students cannot change a submitted form themselves. Contact the responsible board or scheme support channel for instructions if you discover an error.
No. Submission records your application; it is not a guarantee of final allocation or delivery. Retain your reference slip and follow later official instructions.