Chhattisgarh Yuva Suchna Kranti Yojana 2026: Free Laptop & Tablet, Eligibility & Beneficiary List
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Quick answer
Chhattisgarh Yuva Suchna Kranti Yojana provides free laptops or tablets to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in Chhattisgarh to promote digital literacy and support their careers. Students do not need to apply individually, as eligible candidates are identified directly through their educational institutions. Beneficiary lists are published on the official state portal and institute notice boards.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Free laptop or tablet for final-year students |
| Ministry / department | Technical Education Department |
| Level | State Government (Chhattisgarh) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Launched by the Technical Education Department of Chhattisgarh and implemented through the Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society (CHIPS), the Chhattisgarh Yuva Suchna Kranti Yojana (CYSKY) equips final-year higher education students with free digital devices. Under the scheme, technical and medical students receive laptops, while students in arts, commerce, and science streams receive tablets. The initiative aims to enhance technological competence, improve access to knowledge, and boost employment prospects for the youth across the state.
Benefits
- Free laptops for eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in recognised engineering colleges, medical colleges, and designated technical higher education institutions.
- Free tablets for eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing commerce, arts, or science courses in recognised colleges and universities.
- Device distribution takes place during each academic session.
- Each student receives either a laptop or a tablet once during their academic career in the state.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be currently enrolled in an educational institution situated in Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be studying in the final year of a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme.
- For receiving a laptop, the applicant must be enrolled in an engineering, medical, or other recognised technical higher education institution.
- For receiving a tablet, the applicant must be enrolled in an arts, commerce, or science degree programme in a recognised college or university.
Who cannot apply
- Students who have already received a laptop or tablet under this scheme during their academic life.
- Students pursuing diploma programmes are not covered under the scheme.
Documents required
- List of enrolled final-year students verified and submitted by the head of the institution.
How to apply
- 1Students do not need to submit an individual application form on any portal.
- 2Educational institutions prepare the roster of eligible final-year students across their departments.
- 3The institution submits the list to the Department of Technical Education or the Department of Higher Education.
- 4CHIPS procures the devices and delivers them to the respective departments for distribution.
- 5Beneficiary lists are published on the college notice board, the CHIPS website (www.chips.gov.in), and the state portal (www.cg.gov.in) before distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for a free laptop under CYSKY?+
Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in recognised engineering, medical, or designated technical higher education institutions in Chhattisgarh are eligible.
Who is eligible to receive a free tablet?+
Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing arts, commerce, or science degree courses in recognised colleges and universities in Chhattisgarh receive tablets.
Do students need to submit an application form?+
No, there is no formal application process for students. Eligible candidates are identified automatically through their college records.
Can a student receive both a laptop and a tablet?+
No, each eligible student can receive either a laptop or a tablet only once during their academic life in Chhattisgarh.
Are students studying in private institutions eligible?+
Yes, as long as the private college or university is government-recognised and falls under the specified technical or general degree categories.
Where can students check the selected beneficiary list?+
The beneficiary list is displayed on the respective institution's notice board, the CHIPS website (www.chips.gov.in), and the Chhattisgarh state portal (www.cg.gov.in).
What happens if the distributed device is defective?+
CHIPS provides maintenance during the warranty period, and repairs are carried out through the designated supplier.
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