Honhaar Scholarship 2026: Complete Online Application Guide
Read the Honhaar Scholarship 2026 guide for Punjab students. It covers eligibility, minimum marks, required documents, the online application steps and help desk contacts for the official portal.
If you are a Punjab student starting your first year at university or college, the Honhaar Scholarship 2026 is worth a close look. The programme is run through the Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab, and its portal lists 100% tuition fee coverage. This guide explains who can apply, what you need before you start, and how the online form works from registration to final submission.
What Is the Honhaar Scholarship 2026?
The Chief Minister Punjab Honhaar Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship programme. Applications are made entirely online through the official Honhaar portal. The portal home page shows “New Registration is now open” and lists the scholarship coverage as 100% tuition fees.
Official portal: https://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk/
Honhaar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility panel inside the Student Portal lists these conditions. An applicant must:
- Be within the programme’s rules on age. The portal states there is no age limit.
- Hold a domicile of Punjab province.
- Apply regardless of gender, as the programme is not gender specific.
- Have a monthly family income below Rs. 350,000 for public-sector HEIs, or below Rs. 500,000 for federal or private-sector HEIs. An affidavit on e-stamp paper is required.
- Be enrolled in the 1st semester or 1st year of a selected discipline at a selected university or college. Students already in the 1st year of MBBS and BDS are also eligible. The official guide refers to the 2025 enrolment year here, so check the portal for the enrolment year that applies to the 2026 intake.
The scholarship is awarded on merit.
Minimum Intermediate Marks
| Institution type | Minimum FSc / Intermediate marks |
|---|---|
| Public-sector universities / colleges | 70% (Sciences), 65% (Arts and Social Sciences) |
| MBBS / BDS (public-sector medical and dental colleges) | 80% |
| Federal and private universities | 70% (Sciences), 65% (Arts and Social Sciences) |
| HED colleges | 65% (Sciences), 60% (Arts) |
Selection merit is calculated as Matric weightage 30% plus Intermediate weightage 70%.
Documents You Need Before Applying
Keep these ready as clear JPG or PNG images, each under 200 KB:
- CNIC front side and back side
- Matric / O-Level equivalence certificate
- Intermediate / A-Level equivalence certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Affidavit (a sample can be downloaded from the Eligibility tab)
You also need a recent photograph with a clearly visible face, maximum 200 KB.
How to Apply for the Honhaar Scholarship 2026
Step 1: Register on the Portal
Open the official portal and click “Login”. Then create an account with your nationality, province, institute, university, CNIC, email and password. Some practical points from the guide:
- Use your own valid CNIC. Using someone else’s CNIC leads to disqualification.
- Enter the CNIC without spaces or dashes.
- The password must contain at least 6 alphanumeric characters.
- If you see a “CNIC already exists” message, do not create a new account. Go to the sign-in page and log in.
After you press Submit, the next screen shows your username and password. Save them, because you will need them to log back in.
Step 2: Log In
Sign in with your credentials and enter the captcha. If a wrong-password or captcha error keeps appearing, the portal suggests using a private or incognito browser window.
Step 3: Complete the Application Tabs
The Student Portal has six tabs: Eligibility, Personal Detail, Address, Education, Documents and Review. Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.
- Eligibility: Read the criteria, download the sample affidavit, then click Next.
- Personal Detail: Enter your name, father’s or guardian’s name, gender, religion, mobile number, institute and university. Add your admission and degree details, date of birth, domicile and family monthly income. Upload your photograph. Select dates from the calendar rather than typing them.
- Address: Add your mailing address, and tick the box if your permanent address is the same.
- Education: Enter your Matric and Intermediate details, including programme title, institute, discipline, obtained marks and total marks.
- Documents: Upload all the required documents listed above.
- Review: Check every detail carefully.
Press “Save and Continue” after each tab to store your progress.
Step 4: Submit the Application
The Review page warns that you cannot edit your application once you click Submit. Check everything first, then submit. A confirmation message reads “Thank you for applying in Honhaar Scholarship!” The guide stresses that submission is mandatory for your application to be considered.
After submission, an application ID is generated and your status is displayed. You can also print and save the application form.
Honhaar Scholarship Help Desk
If you face problems during the process, the official guide lists these contacts:
- Help Desk: https://honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk/queries/users/index.php
- Phone: 042-99231903-4 (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
- Email: complainthonhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not use another person’s CNIC.
- Do not upload blurry documents or files above 200 KB.
- Do not skip the final Submit button. Saving alone does not complete your application.
- Do not enter false information. The review page states that false or misleading details may lead to disqualification or revocation of the scholarship.
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Final Reminder
This guide follows the official application process document. Before you start, open the Honhaar portal and confirm the current application status, eligible universities and disciplines, the applicable enrolment year and any deadline notice. Apply only through the official channel and keep your documents ready in the correct format.