Eligibility is the first test for the Honhaar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Phase 4 2026, and it is also the test where most misunderstandings happen. A student can have good marks and still be ineligible, because the institution, discipline, domicile, income, or category does not match. This article sets out every major condition in one place, for new and continuing students, so you can check your own case before the 9 November 2026 deadline.
The programme is an undergraduate scholarship programme, run for the Government of Punjab through the Punjab Higher Education Commission. It combines academic merit with financial need. There is no age limit and no gender restriction. Those two freedoms do not remove any other condition. Punjab domicile, an eligible institution and discipline, the correct marks or CGPA, family income within the limit, and complete documents are all required.
Basic Conditions for Every Applicant
Punjab domicile: 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. Domicile from another province does not satisfy this condition.
Undergraduate enrolment: you must be enrolled in an approved undergraduate programme in a selected discipline at an eligible institution. The programme covers BS four-year, MBBS, BDS and other approved undergraduate programmes, across 70 selected disciplines.
Not eligible programmes: MPhil, MS and PhD students are not eligible. ADP, BS Lateral Entry and MS categories are also stated as not eligible in the available Phase 4 guidance. A strong result in one of those categories does not create eligibility.
Other support exclusion: students receiving a fee waiver or financial assistance from another government agency, department, institute, university, or college are not eligible, and the scholarship cannot be combined with another government or private scholarship covering tuition fees. Confirm your situation with your focal person before giving up an existing award.
Documents and honesty: academic and financial documents must be complete, legible, and consistent with the application. Income must be stated honestly and matched to the affidavit. False or mismatched information can lead to rejection at verification.
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Eligible Universities and 70 Disciplines List
New Students: First Semester or First Year, Fall 2026
New students are students enrolled in the first semester or first year in Fall 2026, in a selected discipline, at a selected public sector university, public medical or dental college, Higher Education Department college, or partner federal or private higher education institution. Students already enrolled in the first year of MBBS and BDS in 2026 are also eligible under this category.
| Institution Type, New Students | Science | Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector universities and colleges | 70% Intermediate | 65% Intermediate |
| Federal and private partner universities | 70% Intermediate | 65% Intermediate |
| HED colleges | 65% Intermediate | 60% Intermediate |
| Public medical and dental colleges, MBBS and BDS | 80% Intermediate | Not applicable |
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Documents, Application Status and Correction Guide
Continuing Students: Second Semester or Year Onward
Continuing students are students from the second semester or second year onward, at eligible public sector universities, public medical and dental colleges, and HED colleges, in selected disciplines. Eligibility for this category is limited to the public sector institutions specified under Phase 4. Final-year or final-semester students may apply if they fall within an eligible category and meet all prescribed requirements.
| Institution Type, Continuing Students | 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 |
Latest record rule: semester students use the latest GPA or CGPA, and annual students use the latest annual result. An older result must not be submitted when the portal asks for the latest one. CGPA means the cumulative grade point average across semesters completed to date, as reflected in the official academic record.
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 2026: Income Affidavit Guide
Merit, Income and Benefit
The Honhaar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Phase 4 2026 merit rule for new students gives Matric marks 30% weight and Intermediate marks 70% weight. Meeting a minimum opens the door to consideration. Final selection depends on verification, merit, programme rules, and the number of scholarships available, which the programme procedures describe as up to 30,000 scholarships annually.
| Condition | Rule |
|---|---|
| Family income, public sector | Less than Rs 350,000 per month |
| Family income, federal or private partner, new Fall 2026 | Less than Rs 500,000 per month |
| Income affidavit | On e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50, prescribed format |
| Application fee | No application fee |
| Benefit scope | Prescribed tuition fee only; boarding, lodging, transport and books not covered |
| Official portal | honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk |
Benefit caution: the portal home page presents tuition fee coverage in general terms, while the programme procedures word support for federal and private institutions differently. Applicants at a federal or private partner institution should check the portal wording for their own category, rather than assuming a single figure for every institution.
Continuation rule: after selection, 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. Funds are paid directly to the institution after verification and signing of an agreement and surety bond.
Check Eligibility — Official Portal
Also Read: Honhaar Scholarship Merit List Phase 4 2026: How to Check and Selection Process
Conclusion
The Honhaar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Phase 4 2026 can be checked in order: Punjab domicile, undergraduate enrolment in a selected discipline at an eligible institution, the correct marks or CGPA for your category, family income within the limit for your institution type, no conflicting fee waiver or scholarship, and complete, legible documents. New Fall 2026 students and continuing public sector students have different institution and marks rules, and that difference should never be mixed. If every condition in your own category is met, apply through the official portal before 9 November 2026, and confirm any doubt with your institution’s focal person while there is still time to correct it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age limit?
No. There is no age limit, and the scholarship is open to eligible applicants of all genders.
Can an Intermediate student apply?
No. Phase 4 is for students already admitted to an eligible undergraduate programme.
Are private college students eligible?
Generally no. Only new Fall 2026 students at partner federal and private institutions may apply under that route.
Are MPhil, MS and PhD students eligible?
No. The programme is undergraduate only, and those levels are not eligible.
Does meeting the minimum guarantee selection?
No. Selection also depends on verification, merit, programme rules, and availability of scholarships.
Is there an application fee?
No. There is no application fee for this scholarship.
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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