If you are already studying, you do not need to start again to apply for the Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 Continuing Students 2026 category. Phase 4 includes a route for students from the second semester or second year onward, but it is narrower than the new-student route, and it has its own marks, institution, and performance rules. This article explains that route in full, so a continuing student can check eligibility without borrowing rules that apply only to new admissions.
The most important distinction comes first. Continuing eligibility is limited to public sector institutions specified under Phase 4. That includes eligible public sector universities, public sector medical and dental colleges, and Higher Education Department colleges. A continuing student at a private institution should not assume eligibility from the fact that new Fall 2026 students at a partner private institution can apply. Those are different categories, and the continuing category does not extend to the private sector in the same way.
Who Counts as a Continuing Student
A continuing student is a student already enrolled in an eligible undergraduate programme, from the second semester or second year onward, at an eligible public sector institution, in a selected discipline. Final-year or final-semester students may also apply if they fall within an eligible category, are enrolled in a selected discipline at an eligible institution, and meet all prescribed requirements. Being in the final year does not, by itself, exclude an applicant, but it does not remove any other condition either.
Programme check: your current programme must be an approved undergraduate programme in a selected discipline. BS four-year, MBBS, BDS and other approved undergraduate programmes are the intended coverage. MPhil, MS and PhD programmes are not eligible, and ADP, BS Lateral Entry and MS categories are also stated as not eligible in the available Phase 4 guidance.
Institution check: your institution must be a listed public sector university, public medical or dental college, or HED college for Phase 4. Private or affiliated colleges are not eligible in this category, even if the student has strong results.
Domicile check: Punjab domicile is mandatory. You must hold a domicile certificate issued by the competent authority for a district of Punjab. If the certificate is under process, the portal allows the domicile application slip to be provided as required by the portal.
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Phase 4 2026
Marks and CGPA Required
Continuing students are judged on their latest academic record, not on their Intermediate marks alone. The portal gives the requirement in equivalent percentage terms, so that semester and annual systems can both be assessed.
| Institution Type | Science | Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible public universities and colleges | 70% equivalent GPA or CGPA | 65% equivalent GPA or CGPA |
| HED colleges | 70% equivalent GPA or CGPA | 65% equivalent GPA or CGPA |
| Public medical and dental colleges | 60% in the annual examination | Not applicable |
| Family income, public sector | Less than Rs 350,000 per month | Affidavit on e-stamp of at least Rs 50 |
| Official portal | honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk |
Semester system: use your latest GPA or CGPA and semester record, as the portal asks. Do not submit an older result when the portal asks for the latest one, and do not round a GPA up to a higher equivalent.
Annual system: medical and dental students use the latest annual examination result, with a 60% requirement for MBBS and BDS. Other annual-system students should follow the portal instruction for their institution type and confirm with their focal person if the equivalent calculation is unclear.
CGPA meaning: CGPA is the cumulative grade point average across the semesters completed to date, as reflected in the official academic record. It is not a single-semester GPA, and it is not an average of Intermediate and university marks.
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Eligible Universities and 70 Disciplines List
Income, Documents and Other Conditions
The Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 Continuing Students 2026 income limit for the public sector is less than Rs 350,000 per month, proved by an affidavit on e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50, in the prescribed format. The higher Rs 500,000 limit for federal and private partners does not apply to continuing public sector students, and it must not be used to argue that a public sector applicant above Rs 350,000 should still qualify.
Documents for continuing students: the portal list includes CNIC front and back, Matriculation or O-Level equivalence certificate, Intermediate or A-Level equivalence certificate, Punjab domicile certificate, and income affidavit, plus the latest CGPA or relevant result for continuing students. All uploads must be legible, accurate, and complete. A blurred or cropped document can delay verification.
Other support exclusion: a student already receiving another fee waiver or tuition scholarship is not eligible. Confirm your situation with your focal person first.
No age or gender limit: there is no age limit and no gender restriction for eligible applicants. That does not remove the domicile, institution, programme, marks, income, or document conditions.
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Income Affidavit Guide
Keeping the Scholarship After Selection
Selection is not the end of the academic condition. To continue, a minimum of 2.50 GPA per semester and an overall 3.00 CGPA, or at least 60% marks in the annual system, are required. Failure in the first year or semester brings a warning, and failure in a subsequent year or semester can lead to discontinuation. A continuing student who is selected should therefore plan to maintain performance in every semester, not only in the semester used for the application.
Payment and agreement: funds are paid directly to the institution after verification and signing of a deed of agreement and surety bond. The scholarship covers the prescribed tuition fee only. Boarding, lodging, transport, books and other incidental expenses are not covered. The award is for the duration of the undergraduate programme, subject to satisfactory academic performance, and withdrawal or breach of terms can require a refund.
Apply as Continuing Student — Official Portal
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Documents, Application Status and Correction Guide
Conclusion
The Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 Continuing Students 2026 route is a real opportunity for public sector students from the second semester onward, including final-year students who meet all conditions. It is also a narrow route: public sector only, selected discipline only, latest CGPA or annual result only, income under Rs 350,000 per month, and complete documents only. Check all of those points, use your latest result, prepare the affidavit correctly, and submit before 9 November 2026. If you are selected, maintain the required GPA and CGPA in every semester to keep the award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a second-semester student apply?
Yes, if the institution is eligible public sector, the discipline is selected, and marks and income conditions are met.
Can a private university continuing student apply?
No. Continuing eligibility is limited to public sector institutions specified under Phase 4.
What CGPA is required?
70% equivalent in Science and 65% in Arts for public universities, colleges and HED colleges.
What is required for MBBS and BDS continuing students?
60% marks in the annual examination at a listed public medical or dental college.
Can a final-year student apply?
Yes, if the student falls within an eligible category and meets all prescribed requirements.
What happens if performance drops after selection?
A warning follows failure in the first year or semester, and later failure can lead to discontinuation.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of 10thclassresultcheck.pk, covering 10th class results for BISE boards across Pakistan, with information verified from official board sources for students.
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