Honhaar Scholarship 2026: Eligibility & Apply Online Guide

The CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship is one of Punjab’s largest higher-education support programs. It pays up to 100% of tuition fees for talented students from low-income families, for the full duration of their undergraduate degree. The program is run by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and applications are submitted online — completely free.

This guide covers who can apply, the income limits, required documents, how merit is decided, and the exact steps to apply online.

Quick Facts

Program Scale & Coverage

Academic merit cutoffs have typically been around 70% for Science, 65% for Arts and Social Sciences, and 80% for Medical and Dental colleges, though exact cutoffs are set per intake in the official notification.

Latest Update (October 2026)

As of early October 2026, no new Punjab application deadline for the 2026 cycle has been officially confirmed on the PHEC portal. The portal was most recently used for registrations from eligible AJK students, while Punjab applicants are waiting on the next official announcement.

Be careful: many third-party websites and social media posts claim new deadlines that PHEC has not announced. Never submit your CNIC or documents on any website other than the official portal. New intakes are announced only at honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.

Who Can Apply — Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Valid Punjab domicile (some intakes include limited quotas for AJK, GB, KP and Balochistan students).
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate (4–5 year) program at an approved public university, medical or dental college, HED graduate college, or an approved private university.
• Academic merit: Selection is merit-based, tied to matric and intermediate results. The exact merit formula and cutoffs are set per phase in the official notification.
• Income: Family income must fall under the current intake’s limit (see below).
• Exclusivity: Students already receiving another government scholarship for the same degree are generally not eligible to hold both.

Income Limit

The income ceiling is announced with each intake and has varied between cycles. In recent cycles it has been around Rs. 350,000 per month for public-sector institutions and Rs. 500,000 per month for federal/private institutions. Always confirm the current figure in the phase notification on the official portal before applying.

Required Documents

Keep clear scanned copies (PDF or JPG) of the following ready before you start:

• Applicant’s CNIC or B-Form (front and back)
• Parent or guardian’s CNIC
• Matric result card
• Intermediate result card
• Punjab domicile certificate
• University admission letter or bonafide certificate
• Income affidavit or income certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph

Incomplete or unclear documents are a common reason for rejection — double-check every scan.

How to Apply Online (Step

by Step)

1. Go to the official portal: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk — this is the only official website for this scheme.
2. Register using your CNIC or B-Form number, an active mobile number and a valid email address.
3. Fill in the application form: personal details, academic record, family income details and quota category (if applicable).
4. Select your institution, discipline and degree program from the approved lists.
5. Upload all required documents in the required format.
6. Review everything carefully — edits are usually not allowed after final submission.
7. Submit and save your tracking number. Merit lists are published discipline-wise and institution-wise

Merit Lists & Selection

• Merit lists are published discipline-wise and institution-wise on the official portal for each phase.
• If selected, your tuition is paid directly to your institution — you do not receive cash in hand.
• The scholarship continues for the full degree duration as long as you maintain the required academic standing each year.
• If your name does not appear, it usually means the discipline’s merit cutoff was not met or a document did not verify — the portal shows the reason next to your application status.

Important Warnings

• The official application is completely free. Anyone asking for money to “confirm” your scholarship is running a scam.
• Never share your CNIC, documents or OTP with anyone claiming to apply on your behalf.
• Apply only on the official PHEC portal. Ignore agents, paid WhatsApp groups and fake “last date extended” forwards.

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FAQs

Is the Honhaar Scholarship open for applications in 2026?

As of early October 2026, PHEC has not confirmed a new Punjab application deadline for the 2026 cycle. Check the official portal for the newest announcement — do not rely on third-party claims.

Does the scholarship cover private universities?

Approved private universities have been included in recent intakes, with a different income limit than public institutions. Confirm your institution is on the appro
ved list in the current phase notification.

Do I receive the scholarship money in my own account?

No. The scholarship covers tuition fees, which are paid directly to your institution.

Can I apply if I already have another scholarship?

Generally no — students already holding another government scholarship for the same degree are not eligible. Confirm your specific case on the official portal.

What happens if my documents are rejected?

Incomplete or unclear documents lead to rejection. Re-scan everything clearly and make sure names and dates match your CNIC and certificates exactly.

PrimeUpdates.pk is an independent information hub and is NOT an official government website. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and application details on the official PHEC portal before applying.