AI SummaryPM Modi Free Laptop Scheme: Viral messages on YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp keep telling students that the central government is giving free laptops under a PM Modi Free Laptop Yojana, and that all they need to do is fill an online form. Thousands of students have searched for this scheme, hoping to get a free laptop for their studies. There is one problem. No such scheme exists.
Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has cleared the air more than once, and its alert from 2026 again confirms that the government has not announced any free laptop scheme for students. The message is fake. It is being spread to collect personal data and to trick students into paying a fake registration fee.
Overview of PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme
Here is a quick look at the viral claim, what the government says about it, and what students should keep in mind.
The claim keeps coming back with different names such as PM Free Laptop Yojana, Modi Laptop Scheme, National Student Laptop Scheme and One Student One Laptop Scheme. Every version leads to the same kind of fake registration page. None of them belongs to any central government department.
PIB Fact Check has also pointed out that these forwards are often used to steal Aadhaar numbers, bank details and OTPs. So until a scheme is confirmed on an official government page, treat every such message as a scam.
| Scheme Name | PM Modi Free Laptop Yojana |
| Year | 2026 |
| Type | Fact Check |
| Reality | Completely Fake |
| Claimed Beneficiaries | 12th pass and college students |
| Claimed Process | Online registration on fake websites |
| Official Website | Not applicable |
Several fake websites and YouTube videos are spreading messages that students studying in recognized colleges and universities are eligible for free laptops under a new scheme of the Modi government. These claims are false. After verification, it was found that the central government has not launched any laptop distribution scheme of this kind.
Government of India has issued alerts against such fake messages many times. In October 2025, PIB clarified through its official @PIBFactCheck X post that no such PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme exists. PIB again flagged the "National Student Laptop Scheme 2026" claim, where students were asked to apply for free laptops through a link shared on WhatsApp. The fact check unit said clearly that the government has not announced any such scheme, and asked people not to click on unknown links or forward such messages.
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Are Any States Giving Free Laptops or Tablets?
Although there is no central government scheme like PM Modi Free Laptop Yojana, some state governments do provide laptops, tablets or money to students through their own schemes. Uttar Pradesh, for example, gives tablets to youth under Swami Vivekanand Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, and the applications and status checks happen on Digi Shakti portal. Other states run their own study support programs, and the details differ from one state to another.
- UP Free Tablet Scheme gives free tablets and smartphones to students and youth through Digi Shakti portal, where applicants can also check their name in the list.
- Rajasthan Free Laptop Scheme gives a ₹20,000 e-voucher to Class 10 and Class 12 students, which can be used to buy a laptop or similar device.
- Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Vidya Siri Scheme provides free laptops and tablets to students who are enrolled in recognized institutions in the state.
- AP Free Laptop Scheme covers students in Andhra Pradesh, and the state also runs other digital study support schemes for them.
If you want to apply for any genuine state scheme, check the official state government website first or ask your college or university administration. Never apply through a link that came in a WhatsApp forward.
Fake Application Links and Online Frauds
Many scam websites use names like PM Free Laptop Yojana, Modi Laptop Scheme, One Student One Laptop Scheme and Free Student Laptop Scheme. They ask students to fill online forms, upload Aadhaar details, or even pay a small registration fee. That fee is a clear sign of fraud. Do not share personal information on such pages, because it can be used for identity theft or bank related scams.
Always remember, if a genuine government scheme is launched, it will be published on official government websites such as pib.gov.in or india.gov.in. Do not trust forwarded messages without verifying them first.
What Did PIB Fact Check Say?
Press Information Bureau's Fact Check cell made it clear that all viral messages claiming free laptops for students are completely fake. The bureau shared official posts on its X (formerly Twitter) handle to alert citizens about the scam, and asked people to report such messages instead of forwarding them.
PIB has advised people to verify any suspicious or viral message on the official PIB Fact Check page, or by sending a WhatsApp message to +91 8799711259. You can also email pibfactcheck@gmail.com or factcheck@pib.gov.in to confirm the truth of any forwarded message.
How to Verify Any Government Scheme
Before believing any message that promises free government benefits like laptops, smartphones or cash, follow these basic steps.
STEP 1 - Check the news on official government websites like pib.gov.in or india.gov.in. If a laptop scheme was really launched, the announcement would appear there.
STEP 2 - Avoid clicking on unknown links shared on WhatsApp or social media, even if the message carries a government logo or a photo of the Prime Minister.
STEP 3 - Never share your Aadhaar number, bank account details or OTP with anyone, and never pay a registration fee for a free scheme.
STEP 4 - If you find a suspicious link or website, report it on the official PIB Fact Check page or on the PIB Fact Check X page.
FAQ's
Is there any PM Modi Free Laptop Scheme for students?
No. PIB Fact Check has confirmed that the central government has not launched any free laptop scheme for students. Every message claiming otherwise is fake.
Has the government started accepting applications for the National Student Laptop Scheme?
No. PIB Fact Check flagged this claim as fake. No applications are being accepted for any such scheme by the Government of India.
What should students do if they get such a message on WhatsApp?
Do not click the link, do not share Aadhaar or bank details, and do not forward the message. Report it on the PIB Fact Check page or send it to the PIB Fact Check WhatsApp number +91 8799711259.