Today, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched a fee reimbursement scheme aimed at supporting students in public sector universities. The PM fee reimbursement scheme extends its benefits to both current undergraduate students and candidates who have completed their education. All universities in developing areas are included in this scheme. Online registration for the PM fee reimbursement scheme 2024 is now open. If you wish to apply online for this scheme, make sure to read the present post thoroughly for detailed instructions. Under this scheme, universities will reimburse the submitted tuition fees of eligible students. Students are advised to fill up their application forms for the PM fee reimbursement scheme before the last date to avail of this opportunity.
PM Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2024
There is no last date for the PM fee reimbursement scheme 2024. All received application forms will be referred to HEC. Higher Education Pakistan will consider your application forms. Students who are studying in less developed areas universities on open merit are eligible for the scheme.
PM Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2024: The Federal Government has taken a significant step to support the educational sector in underdeveloped regions of Pakistan, including Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan, FATA, Interior Sindh, South Punjab, Malakand, Kohistan, and D.I. Khan areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This initiative aims to cover the tuition fees of students pursuing Masters, M.Phil, and PhD programs in Public Sector Universities.
PM Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2024 For Less Developed Areas
The scheme was introduced initially for five (5) years beginning in FY 2012-13 with the provision that those students who join the scheme in the last year i.e. FY 2016-17 will continue to be funded until they complete their academic Programme.
Eligibility Criteria:
Domicile:
- Balochistan
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Formerly Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
- Interior Sindh
- South Punjab (Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan)
- Malakand Division (including Dera Ismail Khan)
- Kohistan
Enrollment:
- Existing Students: Enrolled on merit in Master’s, MS/M.Phil programs in their respective domiciled areas. Students from FATA, Malakand, Kohistan, and D.I. Khan studying in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa universities are also eligible.
- PhD Candidates: Domicile from any of the listed areas and enrolled in any public sector university in Pakistan.
- New Admissions: Merit-based admission in universities located in their respective domiciled areas:
- Master’s/MS/M.Phil: Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, FATA (enrolled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa universities)
- PhD: Any public sector university in Pakistan
Institutions:
- Public sector universities
- Affiliated government colleges
- Public Sector Degree Awarding Institutes (DAIs)
Program:
The scheme covers tuition fees and mandatory fees except for:
- Self-financed students
- Students already receiving scholarships
Ineligibility:
- Scholarship recipients from HEC, Provincial Governments, or other organizations.
- Self-financed students.
- Part-time students.
PM fee reimbursement scheme is a support program for poor and talented students. Like the universities, some programs are selected for PM fee reimbursement scheme 2024. Following programs are listed for PM fee reimbursement scheme 2024.
Application Process:
- No application required: List of eligible students collected directly from universities by HEC.
- Universities forward student names: Respective universities submit student lists to HEC.
- HEC pays tuition fees: Directly to universities (including academic, incidental, and mandatory fees).
Subsequent Payments:
- Continuation of tuition fee support depends on satisfactory academic progress and meeting the university’s minimum CGPA/percentage requirements.
- Students must maintain full-time student status with a full course load per semester/term/year.
List of Universities/Colleges:
Balochistan:
- Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Khuzdar
- BUITEMS Quetta
- University of Balochistan, Quetta
- Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Quetta
- Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Balochistan
- NUML, Quetta Campus
Gilgit-Baltistan:
- Karakoram International University, Gilgit
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
- Gomal University (GU), D.I. Khan
- Hazara University (HU), Mansehra
- Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Jarma, Kohat
- KPK Agricultural University, Peshawar
- KPK University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar
- University of Malakand (UM), Malakand
- University of Peshawar (PUP), Peshawar
- Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar
- University of Science & Technology, Bannu
- Frontier Women University, Peshawar
- Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
- Islamia College University, Peshawar
- Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Dir Upper
- University of Swat, Swat
- NUML, Peshawar Campus
- UET Peshawar (all campuses)
- Hazara University, Haripur Campus
- COMSATS University, Abbottabad
- Bacha Khan University, Charsadda
| Programs | Maximum duration |
| MA/M.Sc | 2 years |
| MBA | 3.5 Years |
| MS/MPhil | 2 Years |
| MS/M.Phil (Medical Universities) | 2 Years minimum -3 maximum Years |
| Ph.D | up to 4 Years |
Application for Reimbursement of Annual/Semester Fee Form
Students no need to visit any office physically for application of reimbursement scheme. Here we are sharing a link to apply online for fee reimbursement scheme 2024. HEC has launched a portal to online apply for this scheme. There you can fill up application forms and also submit them within a few minutes. Each eligible university will display a notification for reimbursement scheme 2024 on the notice board.
Financial Coverage of the Scheme:
- Actual Tuition Fee (of Masters, MS/MPhil and PhD programs)
- On and Off Mandatory charges which include Registration Fee/Enrolment Fee, Admission fee (For new admissions only), Examination Fee, Library charges(non-refundable), Laboratory charges, Research related academic activities only.
- Non-study related heads like transport fees, hostel fees, Sports fees, Endowment funds, Equipment fees, Health fees or Any Refundable dues will not be paid.
Approved Study Duration in which Students can get financial benefits under the Scheme