Sarkari Laptop Yojana 2026: Is There a Free Laptop Scheme? Full Truth + State Schemes

Updated: 28 October 2026

Quick Facts: The Truth in One Minute

Truth verdict: There is no central government scheme called Sarkari Laptop Yojana. PIB Fact Check has called claims about a PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme and a National Student Laptop Scheme 2026 fake.
Real schemes exist at state level: Some states run their own tablet or laptop schemes, with their own rules. They are listed in the verified table below.
Official portals only: Use only .gov.in portals named below. Do not fill any form linked in a WhatsApp message.

Real State Schemes: Verified Table

State	Scheme	Who gets it	How distributed	Official portal
Uttar Pradesh	Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (DigiShakti)	Eligible youth in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, skill-development and related courses	Free tablets; institutions upload student data and students complete Aadhaar e-KYC on the DigiShakti portal. There is no central Sarkari Laptop Yojana form.	digishakti.up.gov.in
Tamil Nadu	Vetri Laptop Scheme (Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil)	College students, as per the ELCOT portal	No separate application is needed and no cost is charged to eligible students; the institution list route applies. Helpline: 1800 5999 000.	elcotlaptop.tn.gov.in
Rajasthan	Free Laptop Vitran Yojana	Meritorious government-school students (older scheme, via Jan Soochna portal)	Via the Rajasthan SSO portal. Note: 2026-27 e-voucher details were not verified from an official source at this update.	ssoapps.rajasthan.gov.in
Madhya Pradesh	Laptop assistance via Shiksha Portal	Details not verified at this update	Check only the official MP Shiksha Portal for the latest notification. Amount and eligibility details were not verified at this update.	shikshaportal.mp.gov.in

Uttar Pradesh Deep Dive: Tablets, Not a Central Laptop Form

Uttar Pradesh does not give laptops under a central Sarkari Laptop Yojana. Its scheme is the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (DigiShakti), which gives tablets or smartphones.

Latest approval: On 25 August 2026, the UP Cabinet approved the purchase of 25 lakh tablets for free distribution under this scheme, with a budget provision of Rs 2,374.60 crore for 2026-27.
Scale so far: About 60 lakh tablets and smartphones have been reported as distributed since 2021-22, as stated by the state finance minister in August 2026 coverage.
Who is eligible: Eligible youth pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, diploma programmes, skill-development and related courses.
How it works: Institutions upload student data and students complete Aadhaar e-KYC on digishakti.up.gov.in. There is no separate student application for a central Sarkari Laptop Yojana form. If the portal does not load, confirm your status through your institution.
What it is not: This is a state tablet/smartphone scheme, not a central laptop scheme, and it does not come from a WhatsApp form link.

Fake Form and Fake Message Warning

A fake laptop-scheme message usually has one or more of these signs: a link that is not on a .gov.in portal, pressure such as hurry or last date today, a small registration fee, a request for your OTP, Aadhaar number or bank details, or a claim that your name is already in the list.

Never do these things: Do not click the link, do not pay any fee, do not share your OTP, Aadhaar number or bank details, and do not forward the message. Delete it, check PIB Fact Check, ask your college or school, and report it on 1930 or on cybercrime.gov.in. PIB Fact Check has called the viral free-laptop claims fake, including in its September 2026 warning and in the central government debunk reported on 20 April 2026.

New FAQ Additions

Is there a central laptop scheme? No. There is no central government scheme called Sarkari Laptop Yojana.

Which states give real tablets or laptops? Uttar Pradesh gives tablets under DigiShakti, and Tamil Nadu gives laptops under the Vetri Laptop Scheme. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh rows in the table above carry a details-not-verified note for 2026-27, so check only their official portals.

How do I apply, state by state? There is no central form. In UP, the route is through your institution and Aadhaar e-KYC on digishakti.up.gov.in. In Tamil Nadu, no separate application is needed. For other states, use only the official portal named in the table.

What should I do about a fake form? Do not fill it, do not pay, and do not share OTP, Aadhaar or bank details. Report it on 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

What is the UP tablet route? The Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (DigiShakti) route is institution upload plus Aadhaar e-KYC on digishakti.up.gov.in, with 25 lakh tablets approved in August 2026 and a Rs 2,374.60 crore provision for 2026-27.

Sources for this update: PIB Fact Check warnings on viral free-laptop claims; central government debunk reported by News On Air on 20 April 2026; UP Cabinet decision reported by PTI on 25 August 2026; ELCOT Tamil Nadu portal elcotlaptop.tn.gov.in; Rajasthan Jan Soochna portal; MP Shiksha Portal shikshaportal.mp.gov.in. The UP portal, ELCOT portal and MP portal could not be opened directly in this update (connection reset or 403), so their details are stated with the caveats shown above.

Sarkari Laptop Yojana 2026: Read This Full Guide Before You Fill Any Form

Did you also get a WhatsApp message saying the government is giving free laptops to all students, with a link to fill a form? Or did a YouTube video tell you that the last date to apply for “Sarkari Laptop Yojana 2026” is near? If yes, do not fill any form before reading this article till the end.

In this guide we will tell you what the truth about Sarkari Laptop Yojana is, whether the central government runs any such scheme, which states really give laptops, tablets or money to students, how to check whether a viral message is real or fake, and which genuine options you have if you really need a laptop. All your questions are also answered in the FAQ at the end.

Quick Facts Table

Point	Details
Is there a central “Sarkari Laptop Yojana”?	No. No such national scheme exists.
What does PIB Fact Check say?	Claims about “PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme” and “National Student Laptop Scheme 2026” are fake.
Do states give laptops?	Yes, some states have their own schemes – Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, UP, Madhya Pradesh.
Is there an online form to fill?	There is no central scheme, so there is no central form. State rules are different for each state.
What to do if a fake message arrives?	Do not click the link, never share OTP or money, report on 1930.

What Is the Truth About Sarkari Laptop Yojana?

The straight answer is this: the central government is NOT running any scheme called “Sarkari Laptop Yojana”. There is no scheme by the Prime Minister to give free laptops to all students, and there is no scheme called “National Student Laptop Scheme 2026”.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has said this clearly. In October 2025, PIB said through its official X (Twitter) post that no “PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme” exists. Later, when a WhatsApp message about “National Student Laptop Scheme 2026” went viral, asking students to click a link and apply for a free laptop, PIB flagged that too as fake. PIB said clearly that the government has announced no such scheme.

You can verify this claim yourself. The National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) lists all genuine central scholarship schemes – there is no laptop scheme there. The MyScheme portal (myscheme.gov.in) also lists central and state schemes – there is no national scheme by the name “Sarkari Laptop Yojana” there either.

So where do these messages come from? In most cases they are created by scammers who want to steal people’s personal details or money in the name of a government scheme. Later in this article we will explain how to recognise such fake messages and how to protect yourself.

Which States Really Give Laptops to Students?

It is very important to understand this: there is no central scheme, but some state governments have their own schemes. Every scheme has different rules, eligibility and process. Below is the information about the states for which confirmed details are available.

1. Tamil Nadu – Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil / Vetri Laptop Scheme

Tamil Nadu runs the biggest free laptop scheme for college students. The scheme started on 5 January 2026 under the name “Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil” (meaning “The World in Your Hands”). In the August 2026 budget it was renamed the “Vetri Laptop Scheme”.

Who gets it: Final-year students of government and government-aided colleges in Tamil Nadu.
How many students: About 20 lakh students over two years, 10 lakh in the first phase.
Budget: About Rs 2,000 crore per year.
Laptop specifications: Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, with MS Office 365.
How to apply: Students do NOT have to apply online separately. The college itself prepares the list of eligible students and forwards it. Ask your college nodal officer whether your batch is covered in the current phase.
Helpline: 1800-599-9000 (10 AM to 5 PM).

2. Rajasthan – Free Laptop E-Voucher Scheme (Up to Rs 20,000)

The Rajasthan government announced a change in its Free Laptop Scheme in the 2026-27 budget. Instead of giving laptops directly, eligible students now get an e-voucher of up to Rs 20,000, with which the student can buy a laptop or tablet of their choice.

Who gets it: Meritorious students of Class 10 and Class 12.
Benefit: E-voucher up to Rs 20,000.
How to apply: Through the Rajasthan SSO portal (ssoapps.rajasthan.gov.in) by logging in with an SSO ID. If you do not have an SSO ID, you can create one free of cost using your Jan Aadhaar card. In the form you have to fill your Class 10 or 12 roll number, board, percentage and personal details. Documents needed are Aadhaar card, Jan Aadhaar card, marksheet and school certificate. After verification, the e-voucher is sent to the registered mobile number or email.
Please note: After the budget announcement, the scheme option and last date on the portal keep getting updated from time to time, so always check the latest information on the SSO portal itself.

3. Uttar Pradesh – Digi Shakti Yojana (Now Tablet/Smartphone, Not Laptop)

In Uttar Pradesh the name “Free Laptop Yojana” is heard a lot, but the truth in 2026 is that laptops are no longer given under this scheme. The scheme now runs as the “Swami Vivekanand Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana”, operated through the Digi Shakti portal.

What you get: A free tablet or smartphone instead of a laptop.
Who gets it: UP resident students enrolled in UG (graduation), diploma, ITI or technical courses who have passed Class 10 or 12 from the UP Board.
Official portal: digishakti.up.gov.in – registration and Aadhaar-based e-KYC happen here.
Documents needed: Marksheet, college ID, Aadhaar card, domicile certificate. Students who have already taken benefit under this scheme once are not eligible again.
Latest status: The scheme was paused in 2025 and restarted after an official notice dated 31 December 2025. So for the latest information, check only the Digi Shakti portal or your college.

4. Madhya Pradesh – Rs 25,000 Assistance

In Madhya Pradesh the government does not give laptops directly. Instead, Rs 25,000 is sent to the bank accounts of eligible students so that they can buy a laptop themselves.

Who gets it: MP Board students who score 75% or above in Class 12 (rules may differ by category).
Benefit: Rs 25,000, directly into the bank account (DBT).
How to apply: Check the latest notification on the official Madhya Pradesh education/scholarship portal. Information is also available through your school or college.

5. Bihar – There Is No Free Laptop Yojana in Bihar

For students in Bihar it is very important to know this: there is NO scheme called “Free Laptop Yojana” in Bihar. Messages or videos claiming free laptops in the name of Bihar are false.

The genuine help available in Bihar is:

Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Girls who pass Class 12 get Rs 25,000 directly in their bank account. This money is an incentive for further studies, not for a laptop. You can read the full details in our Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana 2026 article.
Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana: Students taking technical or higher courses get a loan of up to Rs 4 lakh, and the cost of a laptop up to Rs 35,000 can be included in it. This is a loan, not free money – it has to be repaid later.

Is a Viral Message Real or Fake – Check in 5 Steps

Whenever you get a free laptop message, follow these 5 steps:

Step 1 – Look at the website address. A genuine government website address ends with .gov.in or .nic.in. If the link is on .com, .org, .in or some strange name with a government logo on it, it is fake.

Step 2 – Check PIB Fact Check. Search the scheme name on PIB Fact Check (pib.gov.in). If PIB has called it fake, the matter is closed.

Step 3 – Check NSP and MyScheme. Search the scheme name on scholarships.gov.in and myscheme.gov.in. A genuine scheme will definitely be found there.

Step 4 – Ask your college or school. Information about genuine schemes is available with your college, school or district education office. The college notice board is the most trustworthy place.

Step 5 – Beware of pressure like “Hurry, last date is today”. Scammers always create pressure – “fill the form today only”, “only 100 seats left”. A genuine government scheme never puts such pressure.

How Scams in the Name of Free Laptops Work

Scammers usually trap people in these ways:

Fake form: They create a website and ask for name, mobile number, Aadhaar number, bank account details and OTP. Once they get this information, money can be taken out of your account or your identity can be misused.
A small fee: “Only Rs 99 or Rs 499 for registration” – no government scheme ever asks for such a fee. Asking for a fee is itself the biggest red flag.
Asking for OTP: The government never asks for your OTP on WhatsApp, call or SMS. Every message asking for OTP is a scam.
The “your name is in the list” lie: “Your name has come in the laptop list, click this link to verify” – no such list exists. Government SMS messages never contain links.
Fake portals: For example, in Bihar the official portal is only medhasoft.bihar.gov.in – any other similar-looking address is fake. In every state, trust only the official .gov.in portal.

Remember: never enter your Aadhaar number, bank details or OTP on any unknown link. And do not forward such messages – one forward from you can make your friend or relative a victim of fraud.

What to Do If You Have Already Been Scammed

If you have mistakenly entered your details on a fake link or sent money, do not panic – take these steps immediately:

Call 1930 – this is the National Cyber Crime Helpline number. The sooner you report, the higher the chance of getting your money back.
File a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in – the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, where you can file a complaint online.
Inform your bank immediately – if you shared bank details or OTP, call the bank and get your account frozen or card blocked.
Change passwords – if any account password was shared, change it at once and turn on two-factor authentication.
File a complaint at the nearest police station – keep a copy of the complaint safely.

Genuine Options If You Really Need a Laptop

Leave the fake free-laptop messages aside and try these genuine routes:

National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in): All genuine central and state scholarship schemes are available here. Scholarship money can be used for a laptop or studies.
MyScheme (myscheme.gov.in): The official portal to find schemes according to your eligibility.
Your state scholarship scheme: Every state has its own scholarship portals, like UP Scholarship. You can read the latest details in our UP Scholarship 2026 article.
Help from your college: Many colleges and universities lend laptops from the library or provide them at low cost. Ask your college administration.
Student Credit Card / Education Loan: In states like Bihar, the cost of a laptop can be included in the student credit card. Read the terms carefully – this is a loan.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Will all students get a free laptop under Sarkari Laptop Yojana 2026?
No. The central government has no such scheme. Messages making this claim are fake. Some states (like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, UP, MP) have their own schemes with different rules.

Q2. What is PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme?
There is no such scheme. PIB Fact Check has called this claim fake. Messages and websites in this name are created for fraud.

Q3. How to apply for National Student Laptop Scheme 2026?
There is no genuine scheme by this name, so there is no way to apply in it. Do not click links in this name and do not enter any of your details.

Q4. Where to fill the Sarkari Laptop Yojana form?
There is no central scheme, so there is no central form. For state schemes, fill the form only on that state’s official portal – like the SSO portal for Rajasthan and the Digi Shakti portal for UP. In Tamil Nadu, no separate form is filled at all; the college prepares the list.

Q5. Who will get a free laptop in Tamil Nadu?
Final-year students of government and government-aided colleges. The college itself prepares the list; students do not have to apply separately. Helpline: 1800-599-9000.

Q6. When will free laptops be given in UP?
In UP, laptops are no longer given; under the Digi Shakti Yojana, a tablet or smartphone is given. The scheme restarted after the notice dated 31 December 2025. For the latest information, check digishakti.up.gov.in or ask your college.

Q7. Is there a free laptop yojana in Bihar?
No, there is no such scheme in Bihar. In Bihar, girls who pass Class 12 get Rs 25,000 under Kanya Utthan Yojana, and the Student Credit Card can include up to Rs 35,000 for a laptop.

Q8. What to do if a fake laptop message arrives?
Do not click the link, do not share OTP or money, delete the message and do not forward it. If you are cheated, call 1930 or file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.

Disclaimer

GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. This information is based on PIB Fact Check and available government announcements. Before applying in any scheme, always verify the latest information from that state’s official portal or your college.