PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 Documents Required: Full Checklist

Short answer: The PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026 asks every applicant for exactly four documents: a recent photograph, the SSC-I mark sheet, an attested B-Form or CNIC, and an attested guardian CNIC. Every file must be 300 KB or smaller, and the two identity documents must be attested copies.

The scheme will distribute 500,000 free Chromebooks to government-school toppers across Pakistan. Launched on 23 October 2026 in Islamabad, it is run by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. Registration is free, and only one application is allowed per student.

The 4 Documents You Need

You need four documents, no more and no less.

• Photograph: a recent, clear photo of the student, 300 KB or smaller.
• Mark sheet: your SSC-I (9th class) result, 300 KB or smaller.
• B-Form or CNIC: your own identity document, attested copy, 300 KB or smaller.
• Guardian CNIC: your parent or guardian’s CNIC, attested copy, 300 KB or smaller.

Your mark sheet matters most, because selection is based on your SSC-I result, verified by IBCC. Your B-Form or CNIC is also used to find your record, so the number you enter must match the document exactly.

Attestation Rules: Get Them Done Before You Apply

An attested copy is a copy verified as true by an authorised person. It confirms the copy genuinely matches the original.

• Two documents must be attested: your B-Form or CNIC, and your guardian’s CNIC.
• Get attestation done before you apply, so you are not delayed mid-process.
• An unattested copy does not meet the requirement and can delay verification.
• Keep each attested copy as a separate file — do not mix documents into one file.
• The guardian CNIC must belong to your own parent or guardian.

File Size and Format Rules

Each file must be 300 KB or smaller. The limit applies to every document separately, and a larger file will fail to upload.

• Check every file’s size before uploading. Phone photos and raw scans are often much larger than 300 KB.
• Reduce oversized files first. Most phones can resize an image, and free tools can compress a scan.
• Check readability after compressing — every word, name and number must still be readable.
• Take photos in good light, keep the full document in frame, and avoid dark or cut-off scans.

Step by Step: Uploading Your Documents

Documents are uploaded mid-application, after your record has been found and your details verified.

1. Select your board on the official portal.
2. Find your record using your CNIC or B-Form, your roll or registration number in digits only without dashes, and your date of birth.
3. Check the details shown match your record.
4. Upload your four documents, one by one.
5. Review your complete entry. Once you submit, you cannot change it.
6. Submit, save your reference number and download your slip.

For the full registration walkthrough, read our PM Youth Chromebook Scheme apply guide.

Who Is Eligible for the Scheme?

Documents only help if you are eligible, so here is the eligibility picture in brief.

• Class: Grade 9 in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan; Grade 9 and 10 in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• School type: government and public schools only.
• Marks: at least 50 percent in SSC-I.
• Seminary students are included: four of every five devices go to school students and one to a seminary student, with scrutiny through the Director General of Religious Education.
• Sindh timing: registration in Sindh opens after all Sindh boards announce their 2026 9th-grade results.

Why Getting Your Documents Right Matters

• Faster verification: clear, correctly sized, attested files pass checks without back-and-forth.
• Correct record matching: your B-Form or CNIC number is how the portal finds your record.
• Fair ranking: selection uses SSC-I results verified by IBCC, per province, region, board and group until each quota is filled.
• A free device with internet: each Chromebook includes a high-speed internet device, and one connection can benefit up to five people — around 2.5 million people in total.
• Fixed quotas (500,000 total): Punjab 181,090; Sindh 85,925; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 51,170; Balochistan 31,815; Islamabad 100,000; Azad Jammu and Kashmir 25,000; Gilgit-Baltistan 25,000.

Official Sources

• The official IBCC portal at pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk — the only place to register, and the source for eligibility, documents, quotas and the application process.
• Your own education board — the authority for your SSC-I record, roll or registration number and date of birth, and the first place to go if your record is not found.
• No phone helpline is published on the official portal. Do not trust numbers shared in messages or on social media claiming to be the scheme helpline.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most document problems fall into a small set of repeated errors. Each one below has a simple fix.

Tips and Warnings

• Keep a small folder, physical or digital, holding your four documents, reference number and downloaded slip.
• Name files clearly (photo, mark sheet, B-Form, guardian CNIC) so you attach the right document to the right field.
• Never pay anyone for registration, selection or document help — registration is free.
• Never share your CNIC, B-Form or roll number with a stranger claiming to help you register.
• Never submit more than one application, and do not trust unofficial groups or forwarded messages.

Practical Examples: Two Applicants, Two Outcomes

One student gets attestation done a day early, compresses every file below 300 KB, checks each scan is readable, enters the CNIC number exactly as printed, reviews the full entry and submits once — then saves the reference number and slip. Nothing in that application needs a second visit.

Another uploads a phone photo larger than 300 KB, an unattested guardian CNIC and a roll number typed with dashes — so the upload fails, verification stalls, and the portal cannot find the record. The fixes are the same rules in reverse: compress the file, get the attestation done, and re-enter the number in digits only.

Conclusion

Four documents, each 300 KB or smaller, two of them attested — that is the complete document requirement for the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme 2026.

• Gather all four, attest the two identity documents early, and check size and clarity.
• Match numbers exactly, review, then submit once.
• Keep your reference number and slip safe, register only on the official portal, and never pay anyone for help.

FAQs

Do I need original documents or copies?

You upload copies through the portal. Keep your originals safe at home; only clear copies are uploaded.

What if my B-Form is not attested?

Get it attested before you apply. An attested copy is required for your B-Form or CNIC and for your guardian’s CNIC.

Can I use my CNIC instead of a B-Form?

Yes. The portal accepts either your B-Form or your CNIC for finding your record and as your identity document.

What if a file is bigger than 300 KB?

Reduce its size before uploading — resize or compress the photo or scan until it is 300 KB or smaller.

Is registration free, and can I apply more than once?

Registration is completely free, and only one application is allowed per student.

Is there a phone helpline for document problems?

No phone helpline number is published on the official portal. Use the official portal and your own education board for help, and do not trust numbers shared in messages or on social media.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.