Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 Last Date Extended to 19 November 2026 – Apply Online

Good news for Punjab students who missed the first closing date: the Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 deadline has been extended to 19 November 2026, ten more days to complete the form. The new date appeared on the home page of the official Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) portal on 10 November 2026, replacing the earlier closing date of 9 November 2026.

The extension matters because Phase 4 is the biggest round of the programme. The Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 round is open to new students starting their degrees in Fall 2026 and, for the first time, to continuing students already studying in eligible institutions. With 50,000 new scholarships on offer, students still gathering documents have a second chance to apply.

Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 at a Glance

Who Can Apply for Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4

The scholarship is for Punjab-domiciled students in selected public institutions, in two groups with different marks and income rules.

• New students: students who started a selected degree in Fall 2026, in the first semester or first year, at a public university, public medical or dental college, or government college.
• Continuing students: students in their second semester or later at the same type of public institutions, applying under this phase for the first time.
• Domicile and discipline: you must hold a Punjab domicile, and your degree must be one of the 70 selected disciplines listed on the portal.
• Institute on the list: your university or college must appear on the portal’s institutes list. If it is not listed, the scholarship cannot pay your fee.
• Marks and merit: the minimum is 70% in science and 65% in arts at public universities, and 80% for MBBS and BDS. Selection is merit-based: 30% matric and 70% intermediate marks. An income limit also applies and differs for new and continuing students, so confirm it on the portal.

How to Apply Online for Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4

Applications are accepted online only, through the official PHEC portal. There is no paper form. Keep your documents ready before you begin, because the portal slows down badly in the final days.

1. Open the portal: go to honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk and click on new registration for Phase 4.
2. Check your institute and discipline: confirm that your university and subject both appear on the portal’s institutes list. An application from an unlisted institute cannot proceed.
3. Create your account: register with an active mobile number and email address for merit-list and verification messages.
4. Fill in your details: enter your personal information, domicile, matric and intermediate marks, and your institute and programme exactly as they appear on your documents.
5. Upload your documents: upload a recent photograph and the documents the portal asks for, and check that each file is clear and readable.
6. Review everything: read the form once again, especially your marks, institute name, and discipline, because a wrong entry can stall your application.
7. Submit before 19 November 2026: submit the form and save the confirmation. Do not wait until the last evening, because heavy traffic can block submission.

Important Dates for Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4

What Happens After You Apply

After the extended deadline closes on 19 November 2026, the Punjab Higher Education Commission will prepare the provisional merit lists. No date has been given, so do not trust any merit list on social media or unofficial websites. When the lists are published, universities share them with their students, and shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and, where required, interviews. Verification is where many applications fail, so keep your original certificates, domicile, and admission proof ready, and make sure the marks and institute name on your form match them exactly.

Earlier rounds did get deadline extensions, but an extension is never guaranteed, so do not delay. The portal home page now shows the new date, though its FAQ page still showed the old 9 November date on 10 November, so apply early and confirm the date on the portal.

Conclusion

The Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4 deadline extension to 19 November 2026 is a genuine second chance for Punjab students who missed the 9 November closing date. With 100% tuition cover, 50,000 new scholarships, and 504 eligible institutes, this is the largest round of the programme, open to new and continuing students. The award covers tuition fees only, not hostel or living costs, and it does not guarantee admission. Check your institute and discipline on the portal, gather your documents, and submit well before the new last date, because no further extension has been announced.

FAQs

What is the new last date for Honhaar Scholarship Phase 4?
19 November 2026, extended from 9 November 2026. The new date appeared on the official PHEC portal home page on 10 November 2026.

Who can apply in Phase 4?
Punjab-domiciled students in selected disciplines at public universities, public medical or dental colleges, or government colleges, including new Fall 2026 and continuing students.

How is merit calculated?
Merit is 30% of matric marks and 70% of intermediate marks. The minimum marks are 70% for science, 65% for arts, and 80% for MBBS and BDS.

When will the merit lists be announced?
Not announced yet. They will be published after applications close on 19 November 2026, and universities will share them with their students.