Free Laptop Scheme 2026: Has the Central Government launched any scheme named ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’? What has PIB Fact Check revealed about the viral free laptop message? How can students protect themselves from fake messages and online fraud being spread in the name of free laptop?
Free Laptop Scheme 2026: In this era of digital education, laptop and internet have become a necessity for students. In such a situation, if a student gets the message that the government is distributing free laptops, then it is natural for him to be attracted. For the last few days, a similar message is becoming increasingly viral on social media and WhatsApp, in which it is being claimed that the Central Government is going to provide free laptops to the students under ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’ and applications for this have also started. But is there really such a plan? The government itself has now answered this question.
PIB Fact Check exposes viral claim
After the viral message surfaced, the government’s official fact-checking agency PIB Fact Check investigated it. Investigation found that no scheme named ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’ has been started by the Central Government.
PIB, while sharing the post on its official social media platform X, termed this claim as completely fake. The agency also shared a screenshot of the viral message, which had “FAKE” written in capital letters. According to PIB, the Government of India has not announced any such scheme and the message going viral is being spread with the aim of misleading people.
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What was being claimed in the viral message?
The message circulating on social media said that the Central Government is accepting applications to provide free laptops to students. A link was also being shared along with it, by clicking on which it was said that one could apply. Such messages often attract people with the name of government schemes, so that they share their personal information or access any suspicious website.
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Government alerted people
PIB Fact Check has appealed to people not to believe any message that is not confirmed by official sources. The agency has clearly stated that the purpose of such fake messages is often to obtain personal and financial information of people. The Government has advised that:
- Do not click on any unknown or suspicious link.
- Get information about government schemes only from official websites.
- Do not forward any message without verification.
- If you find suspicious material, report it to PIB Fact Check.
How to avoid fake news?
According to experts, cyber criminals often create fake websites and links in the name of government schemes, jobs, scholarships or free facilities. In such cases, some precautions can protect you.
- Confirm any scheme with the concerned ministry or government portal.
- Check the URL of the link carefully.
- Avoid sharing sensitive information like banking or Aadhaar.
- Trust only official government domains (.gov.in).
The claim of free laptop distribution under ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’ has proved to be completely fake. PIB Fact Check has made it clear that the Central Government has not started any such scheme. In such a situation, students and parents are advised not to fall prey to viral messages and get information about any government scheme only from official sources. The faster information spreads in the digital age, the faster fake news also reaches people. Therefore, being aware and verifying information is the greatest protection.
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