Quick Answer
What is the eLearn Punjab app?
eLearn.Punjab is the Punjab government’s free repository of digitised textbooks, run by the School Education Department (SED) with the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board (PCTB) and PITB. Its site says it offers 30 science and maths textbooks for grades 1 to 12, augmented with video lectures, simulations, audio, animations and interactive assessments. [verify the current content] Use the website elearn.gov.pk or the eLearn app on Google Play.
eLearn Punjab App: Free Digital Textbooks, Video Lectures and How to Use Them
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What’s Inside?
According to the official eLearn site:
- 30 textbooks in science and maths for grades 1 to 12
- 13,047 video lectures, 592 simulations, 2,100 audio minutes and 1,830 animations
- Interactive assessments for self-testing
[These counts are from the site. Verify the current numbers.] PITB describes it as the official repository of digitised textbooks of the Punjab Education Board.
When Did It Start?
- January 2014: the Punjab government launched the free online repository of class IX and X science textbooks with videos, animations and simulations (Dawn).
- October 2018: PITB launched the eLearn mobile app for students, with content for mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry from grade 6 to 12, and later grades 4 to 5. Dawn reported 100,000+ installations in 2019. [verify the current figure.]
eLearn vs Taleem Ghar
People often confuse these.
| Feature | eLearn.Punjab | Taleem Ghar |
|---|---|---|
| What It Is | Official digital repository of textbooks enhanced with video lectures, illustrations, animations, simulations and interactive assessments. | Remote-learning initiative offering educational video lessons through television, website and mobile app. |
| Who Developed It | School Education Department (SED), Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). | Joint project of Punjab School Education Department (SED), Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU) and PITB. |
| Grades | Science and Mathematics digital textbooks for Grades 1–12, according to the current official portal. | Initially launched with Science and Mathematics video lectures for Grades 1–8 in April 2020. Matric and Intermediate lectures were announced as planned expansions. |
How Do I Use It?
- Open elearn.gov.pk (also seen as elearn.punjab.gov.pk), or install the eLearn app from Google Play. [verify the publisher is PITB.]
- Choose your grade and subject.
- Open a chapter to read the textbook and watch lessons.
- Try the assessments to test yourself.
Tribune said at launch that it could help students self-study without relying on tuition. [That’s a launch claim.]
What About Printed Textbooks?
The PCTB made its entire collection of school textbooks free to download online in September 2025, according to ProPakistani. [verify the link on PCTB’s site.]
Contact
The eLearn site lists elearn@punjab.gov.pk and +92-42-35880062, at Arfa Software Technology Park, Ferozepur Road, Lahore. [verify before publishing.]
Tips for Students and Parents
- Match the app content to your board syllabus (PCTB books).
- Use the assessments after each chapter.
- A data connection is needed for videos. [verify offline options.]
- Pair it with your school’s teaching, not as a replacement.
Avoid Scams
- Install only the app published by PITB. Fake “eLearn” apps and “premium courses” exist.
- Don’t pay for “official eLearn access”. The platform is free.
- Don’t share OTPs or CNIC photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is eLearn Punjab free?
Yes, per PITB and Punjab government announcements.
2. Which grades does it cover?
Grades 1 to 12, science and maths, per its site. [verify]
3. Is it the same as Taleem Ghar?
No. They’re separate projects.