New Delhi, June 14 -- A viral WhatsApp message claiming that the Central government is accepting applications for free laptops under the 'National Student Laptop Scheme 2026' has been flagged as fake by the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit.

The message, which has been circulating widely on social media and messaging platforms, alleges that students can apply for free laptops through a government-backed scheme. However, PIB Fact Check has clarified that no such programme has been announced by the Government of India.

In a post on X, PIB Fact Check said the claim was "FAKE" and urged citizens not to fall for misleading messages.

"The Government of India has NOT announced any such scheme," the fact-check unit said.

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