CM Punjab Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship

The Chief Minister's Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship is a Government of Punjab programme administered through PHEC. Phase-IV covers Fall 2026 students in selected disciplines at eligible public-sector universities, HED colleges, and partner federal/private higher education institutions. The official page states 100% tuition fee coverage and merit-based selection.

Academic requirement

Minimum FSc/Intermediate marks vary by institution: public-sector universities and colleges require at least 70% in Sciences or 65% in Arts; HED colleges require at least 65% in Sciences or 60% in Arts. The official page also lists an 80% threshold for public medical/dental colleges, which is outside UNiGUIDE's scope.

Income requirement

Monthly family income must be below Rs 350,000 for public-sector HEIs and below Rs 500,000 for federal/private HEIs. An affidavit on e-stamp is required.

Domicile / region

Punjab domicile.

Enrolment

Enrolled in the 1st semester/year of a selected discipline at a selected university/college in Fall 2026 (or 2nd semester/year onward at an eligible public-sector institution, subject to the official criteria).

Gender

No gender restriction.

Age

No age limit.

• Selection is merit-based. The official page says merit is calculated with Matric 30% + Intermediate 70%.
• Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award; the number of scholarships is limited.

• Tuition fee

  100% tuition fee coverage, as stated on the official PHEC page.

Online application through the official Honhaar portal.

1. 1

   Register on the official portal

   Create an account on the Honhaar scholarship portal for the Fall 2026 Phase-IV cycle.

2. 2

   Complete the online application

   Enter personal, educational, and socio-economic details, and select your discipline and institution.

3. 3

   Upload the income affidavit

   The official page requires an affidavit on e-stamp for the family income declaration.

4. 4

   Submit before 9 November 2026

   The official FAQ gives 9 November 2026 as the last date for online applications.

The official page describes the award as purely merit-based. Merit is calculated with Matric 30% + Intermediate 70%, and the number of awards is limited.