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Free laptop distribution scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government
A state initiative to distribute free laptops and tablets to students who pass board examinations to encourage higher studies.
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₹0 — completely free
Laptops and tablets are distributed completely free. No fees or registration charges are payable by the student.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
Digital Empowerment
Equips students with personal computers to access online lectures, research portals, and digital courses.
Broad Board Inclusions
Covers students passing from UP Board, CBSE, ICSE, Sanskrit Board, and recognized polytechnic/ITIs.
Inclusive Target Quotas
Features dedicated seat reservation slices: 21% for SC/ST students and 20% for minorities.
Scheme Recipient Quotas
Statutory reservation slices under the laptop scheme rules
Who is eligible
- Applicant is a resident student of Uttar Pradesh state.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 2 July 2012
Who is not eligible
- The scheme is only open to resident students of Uttar Pradesh.
How to apply
Institutional Data Submission
Eligible schools and colleges upload student details to the official DigiShakti database portal.
Typical duration · 10 days
Student Verification
Students receive SMS notifications and verify credentials on the DigiShakti portal.
Typical duration · 2 days
Distribution Ceremony
Receive the designated laptop or tablet device at your respective educational institution.
Typical duration · 15 days
Sources
- DigiShakti Portal — Government of Uttar PradeshMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The Free Laptop Distribution Scheme (मुफ्त लैपटॉप वितरण योजना) is a digital empowerment initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The scheme provides free laptops and computer tablets to students in the state who successfully pass their high school (10th) and intermediate (12th) examinations to encourage them to pursue higher education. Administered through empanelled educational institutions and verified on the official DigiShakti portal, the scheme aims to bridge the digital divide and support underprivileged students with hardware resources.