CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship 2026 (Phase IV): Eligibility, Marks and How to Apply
Key facts
- Offered by
- Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC)
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Award
- 100% tuition fee
- Who can apply
- Punjab domicile; undergraduates in selected disciplines and institutions; family income limits apply
- Last date
- 9 November 2026
- Official source
- honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk
- Last verified
- 24 October 2026
The CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship 2026 (Phase IV) pays 100% of tuition fee for undergraduate students with a Punjab domicile who are enrolled in selected disciplines. Online applications are open on the Punjab Higher Education Commission’s portal, and the last date is 9 November 2026. Both new (Fall 2026) students and students in the 2nd semester or later can apply, but the marks and institution rules differ.
Who can apply
- Domicile of Punjab. There is no age limit, and the scheme is open to both male and female students.
- Enrolled in one of the selected disciplines at a selected university or college.
- Monthly family income below Rs. 350,000 for public sector institutions, or below Rs. 500,000 for federal and private institutions (the second limit applies to Fall 2026 first-semester students). Income has to be declared on an affidavit on e-stamp paper; a sample is on the portal.
New students (1st semester / 1st year, Fall 2026)
| Institution | Minimum Intermediate marks (Sciences) | Minimum Intermediate marks (Arts) |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector universities / colleges | 70% | 65% |
| MBBS / BDS (public medical and dental colleges) | 80% | — |
| Federal and private universities | 70% | 65% |
| HED colleges | 65% | 60% |
First-year MBBS and BDS students enrolled in 2026 are also eligible.
Continuing students (2nd semester / year onward)
| Institution | Minimum GPA / CGPA / annual percentage (Sciences) | Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector universities / colleges | 70% | 65% |
| MBBS / BDS (public medical and dental colleges) | 60% | — |
Continuing students can apply only if they study at the public sector universities, medical and dental colleges or HED colleges listed for Phase IV. Students of private universities can apply only as Fall 2026 first-semester students at partner institutions.
Which subjects are covered
The portal lists 70 selected disciplines. They include engineering programmes, MBBS and BDS, computer science and artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security, robotics, business administration, law, physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, English, environmental sciences, biotechnology and architecture, among others. Check the full list and the list of institutions on the portal before applying; a student outside these disciplines or institutions is not eligible.
How to apply
- Open the official portal, honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk, and choose New Registration.
- Fill in your personal details, educational details and socio-economic (family income) details.
- Prepare the income affidavit on e-stamp paper using the sample on the portal.
- Submit before 9 November 2026. No hard copy is required.
The portal also has a “How to Apply” guide, terms and conditions and SOPs in PDF.
What to keep in mind
- Selection is on merit; meeting the minimum marks does not guarantee a scholarship.
- The scholarship covers tuition fee. The portal does not mention a stipend for living costs.
- Apply only on the official portal. Ignore anyone offering to “process” your application for money.
For other education updates, see our guide to the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme and the 1st year result 2026.
Source: CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship portal (eligibility, marks and FAQ on the last date), checked 24 October 2026.
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