The CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Phase IV is open, and the last date is 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The programme covers 100 percent of your tuition fee for selected students at participating universities and colleges across Punjab — and 50,000 scholarships have been announced under this programme.
Applications are online only and completely free. There is no age limit, no gender restriction, and no application fee. But there is one document that decides everything, and most applicants submit without it.
Key Dates and Basic Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Last date | 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Phase | Phase IV (2026–27) |
| Awarded by | Higher Education Department, Punjab, through PHEC |
| Total scholarships | 50,000 |
| What is covered | 100% of the defined tuition fee, paid directly to your institution |
| What is not covered | Hostel, books, living costs — there is no stipend |
| Application fee | Free |
| Official portal | honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk |
Who Can Apply
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Domicile | Punjab domicile — compulsory |
| Age | No age limit |
| Gender | Male, female and transgender students all eligible — no gender restriction |
| Enrolment | Enrolled in an eligible discipline at a participating institution |
| Who qualifies | Both new Fall 2026 students (1st semester) and continuing students (2nd semester onward) |
Marks Required — New Students (Fall 2026, 1st Semester)
| Institution type | Sciences | Arts / Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector universities and colleges | ≥ 70% | ≥ 65% |
| Public medical and dental colleges (MBBS / BDS) | ≥ 80% | — |
| Federal and private universities | ≥ 70% | ≥ 65% |
| HED colleges | ≥ 65% | ≥ 60% |
These percentages are based on your Intermediate / FSc result. For new students the merit calculation weights Matric at 30 percent and Intermediate at 70 percent.
Marks Required — Continuing Students
Continuing students are assessed on their current academic standing rather than Intermediate marks — the prescribed GPA or CGPA requirement for the discipline, plus the annual examination record. The portal shows the exact threshold for your programme.
Income Limit — Read This Carefully
| Category | Monthly family income limit |
|---|---|
| New students — public sector institutions | Below Rs 350,000 |
| New students — federal and private partner institutions | Below Rs 500,000 |
| Continuing students | Below Rs 350,000 |
Documents Checklist
- CNIC or B-Form of the applicant — front and back
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Matric result card or O-Level equivalence
- Intermediate / FSc result card or A-Level equivalence
- University or college admission proof — Fall 2026 first semester, or continuing enrolment proof
- Family income affidavit on e-stamp paper — mandatory
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Fee challan copy where the portal asks for it
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Open
honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pkand click Apply Now. - Create an account using your CNIC or B-Form, an active mobile number and an email address.
- Log in and complete Personal Details — name, CNIC, domicile, contact.
- Complete Address details and your permanent address.
- Complete Education — Matric marks, Intermediate marks, institution, discipline, semester and admission date, entered exactly as printed on your documents.
- Enter your family income as stated on the affidavit.
- Upload documents. After choosing a file, you must click the upload button and wait for the success message — selecting a file does not upload it. This is the second most common failure.
- Review every section. Once you click Submit you cannot edit.
- Submit and note your application or reference number. Screenshot it.
- Track your status by logging in to the portal.
What the Application Statuses Mean
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Submitted / Pending | Registered and waiting for focal person verification |
| Verified | Marks and income documents approved by the campus coordinator |
| Unverified / Pending Action | A document is unreadable or wrong — re-upload immediately |
| Provisionally Selected | You passed merit; an SMS will instruct you to submit physical documents |
| Final Selection | Physical verification complete; the tuition fee waiver is active |
Check the portal at least twice a week after submitting. “Pending Action” is the status that quietly loses scholarships — nobody calls you, and the deadline passes.
Keeping the Scholarship After Selection
- Maintain the required CGPA each semester — commonly 2.50 to 3.00 depending on your institution’s rule
- Maintain at least 75 percent class attendance
- Do not transfer or migrate to another discipline without official approval
- Do not hold another government scholarship at the same time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for the Honhaar Scholarship Phase IV?
9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Who is eligible for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026-27?
Students with Punjab domicile enrolled in an eligible discipline at a participating institution, with family income below the prescribed limit. There is no age limit and no gender restriction. Both new Fall 2026 students and continuing students from 2nd semester onward can apply.
How much does the Honhaar Scholarship cover?
100 percent of the defined tuition fee, paid directly to your institution. Hostel, books and living costs are not covered and there is no cash stipend.
What marks do I need?
For new students in public universities: 70 percent in Intermediate for sciences and 65 percent for arts. For MBBS and BDS in public medical colleges: 80 percent. HED colleges require 65 percent sciences and 60 percent arts. Continuing students are assessed on GPA or CGPA.
Is the income affidavit compulsory?
Yes. A family income affidavit on e-stamp paper is mandatory. Applications without it are treated as incomplete.
Is there any application fee?
No. Registration and application on the official portal are completely free.
Can MBBS and BDS students apply?
Yes, with at least 80 percent marks in Intermediate (FSc Pre-Medical) at a public medical or dental college.
What if my application shows “Pending Action”?
A document is unreadable or incorrect. Re-upload the correct file immediately. Nobody will call you — if you do not act, the application fails.
Bottom Line
Nine November is the last date. Get the e-stamp income affidavit today, compress every document to JPG/PNG under 200 KB, register on honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk, and remember that selecting a file is not uploading it — click the upload button and wait for the success message. If you are already enrolled in second semester or beyond, you are eligible too, and most students in that position never apply.
honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk before applying.
