Quick answer: Online applications for the CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2026 are open until 9 November 2026 at honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk. The program offers 50,000 new merit-based scholarships that cover the tuition fee for the whole degree. You need a Punjab domicile, admission in a selected discipline at a selected institution, and a monthly family income below Rs 350,000 (public-sector institutions) or Rs 500,000 (federal and private institutions). There is no age limit and no hard copy is required.
Last updated: 24 October 2026. Details are based on the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) notice, as published by FAST-NUCES on 20 October 2026, and ProPakistani’s report of 19 October 2026. Confirm everything on the official Honhaar portal before you apply.
Honhaar Scholarship 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Chief Minister’s Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2026 |
| Run by | Punjab Higher Education Department and Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) |
| New scholarships | 50,000 |
| Coverage | The student’s tuition fee |
| Duration | The length of the undergraduate degree (4 to 5 years) |
| Last date to apply | 9 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only, no hard copy |
| Official portal | honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk |
Who Can Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026?
- You must have a Punjab domicile.
- There is no age limit.
- Monthly family income must be less than Rs 350,000 for public-sector institutions, or less than Rs 500,000 for federal and private-sector institutions.
- You must be enrolled in a selected discipline at a selected university or college.
- The scheme is open to men and women. Scholarships are awarded on merit.
ProPakistani reports that the current round covers two groups:
- First-semester and first-year students (Fall 2026): at selected public universities and colleges, public medical and dental colleges, HED colleges, and partner federal and private institutions.
- Second-semester and second-year students onward: at eligible public-sector universities, public medical and dental colleges and HED colleges. ProPakistani reports that this group does not include students at federal and private institutions.
Applicants must provide an income affidavit on e-stamp paper, according to ProPakistani. Minimum marks differ by institution type and discipline, so check the exact figures for your institution on the official portal before you apply.
How to Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026
- Open the official portal: honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.
- Check that your university or college and your discipline are on the eligible list.
- Fill in the online application and upload the documents the portal asks for. Keep your CNIC or B-Form, domicile, educational results, admission proof and income affidavit ready.
- Submit your application before 9 November 2026. Apply early, because portals can be slow near a deadline.
- Save your confirmation and application details.
Apply only on the official portal. Do not pay money to agents or unofficial websites.
Eligible Universities, Colleges and Disciplines (Lists From 2024)
These PDF lists were published for the first round of the program in 2024. The selected institutions and disciplines for the 2026 round may be different, so always check the current lists on the official portal.
- List of eligible universities (PDF, 2024)
- List of eligible colleges (PDF, 2024)
- List of eligible medical colleges (PDF, 2024)
- List of eligible disciplines (PDF, 2024)
Contact the Punjab Higher Education Commission
Director (Human Resource Development), Punjab Higher Education Commission, Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore. Phone: 042-99231903 and 042-99231904.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026?
The last date to apply is 9 November 2026. Applications are online only.
How many scholarships are available in 2026?
The PHEC notice announces 50,000 new merit-based scholarships.
What does the Honhaar Scholarship cover?
It covers the student’s tuition fee for the full duration of the undergraduate degree, which is 4 to 5 years.
Is there an age limit for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026?
No. The 2026 notice says there is no age limit.
What is the family income limit?
Less than Rs 350,000 a month for public-sector institutions, and less than Rs 500,000 a month for federal and private institutions.
Do I need to send documents by post?
No. You apply online only and no hard copy is required.
Are the 2024 university lists still valid?
They may have changed. The lists on this page are from the 2024 round, so check the official portal for the current selected institutions and disciplines.
