The PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 is Pakistan’s largest-ever free device program for school students — 700,000 Chromebooks for top-performing Grade 9 students of government schools. Everything runs through one official portal: pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk, managed by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) under the Ministry of Federal Education. This is the most complete guide available: registration, eligibility, documents, status check, troubleshooting, and every question answered.
PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026: Registration, Eligibility, Status Check & 700,000 Free Devices – Complete Guide
Go to pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk, select your board, enter your roll number or registration number with CNIC/B-Form and date of birth, verify your record, upload documents (each under 300 KB), and submit. Save your reference number and slip.
pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk Chromebook Scheme
The scheme was announced on 13 December 2025. A total of 700,000 Chromebooks will be distributed in phases across Pakistan. Phased distribution is officially confirmed; exact phase-wise dates have not been announced yet — any site claiming specific distribution dates is guessing.
Who Is Eligible – Province-Wise Detail For Youth Chromebook Scheme
Note: Key point most sites miss: students in AJK, Islamabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan are covered for both Grade 9 and Grade 10, while the four provinces cover Grade 9 only. Private school students are not eligible anywhere.
Documents Required (Each File Max 300 KB)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph — JPG or PNG
- Mark sheet / result card — JPG, PNG, or PDF
- Attested copy of student’s B-Form or CNIC
- Attested copy of father/guardian’s CNIC
Practical tip: phone-camera photos usually exceed 300 KB. Compress them before uploading or the portal will reject the file and you’ll have to start over.
Step-By-Step Registration
- Open pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk.
- Select your board (BISE) from the dropdown.
- Enter roll number or registration number, CNIC/B-Form number, and date of birth.
- Click find record — the portal pulls your board exam data automatically.
- Verify name, father’s name, school, and marks line by line.
- Upload the four documents in the correct format and size.
- Submit once — then save/print your reference number and application slip.
How to Check Chromebook Status By Roll No & CNIC
Return to the same portal, enter your board, roll number, and CNIC/B-Form, and your application status appears. Keep checking periodically — statuses update as verification progresses.
Record Not Found? 4 Fixes
- Try registration number instead of roll number (or vice versa).
- Check your date of birth format matches your board record.
- Try CNIC where you used B-Form, and vice versa.
- If nothing works, contact your board office — your data may not have synced to the portal yet. Never submit guessed information.
Chromebook Scheme vs Laptop Scheme – Full Comparison
These are two completely separate programs. Applying on the wrong portal is the most common mistake students make.
Myths vs Facts
- Myth: “Private school toppers can apply.” Fact: Government/public schools only.
- Myth: “There’s an application fee.” Fact: Everything is 100% free — anyone asking for money is a scammer.
- Myth: “I can edit my application later.” Fact: No edits after submission.
- Myth: “Distribution dates are announced.” Fact: Only phased distribution is confirmed; dates are not.
- Myth: “The laptop scheme portal works for Chromebooks.” Fact: Different scheme, different portal, closed registration.
Fraud Warning
The only official portal is pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk. Fake websites with similar names collect student data and demand “processing fees.” BISP-style, no official will ever call you asking for money or OTPs for this scheme.
FAQs
Is the Chromebook really free?
Yes — device and registration are both free for selected students.
What is a Chromebook?
A lightweight laptop running Google’s ChromeOS, built for online learning, web apps, and study tools.
Can I apply from a private school?
No.
What if my photo upload fails?
Compress it under 300 KB and retry in JPG or PNG.
I submitted with a wrong document — what now?
You cannot edit after submission. This is why verification before submit is critical.
How are “top students” selected?
Based on board Annual Exams 2026 merit data pulled directly from BISE records.
Will every Grade 9 student get one?
No — 700,000 devices go to top performers in phases, not to all students.
When will I get my Chromebook?
Phased distribution is confirmed; official dates will be announced. Keep your reference slip safe.
Can someone apply on my behalf?
The record is yours — details must match your board data exactly.
Is there a helpline?
Use the contact options on the official IBCC portal only.