Last Updated: 4 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Official sources: CM Punjab Laptop Program portal (HED) · CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship portal (PHEC) · Higher Education Department, Punjab
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Quick answer: On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif handed out laptops and Honhaar Scholarship cheques to students of the Rawalpindi Division at COMSATS University, Attock. Reported figures: 6,161 laptops for the division, 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million, and 108,000 students given Honhaar scholarships across Punjab in Phases 1 to 3. The laptop portal is closed for new applications; the Honhaar Phase IV portal is still open until 9 November 2026.
If you are a student, read this first: you cannot apply for a CM laptop right now (the portal says “Application Submission is Closed”), but you can still apply for Honhaar until 9 November 2026. That is only 5 days from today. See how to apply.
Rawalpindi Division 6,161 laptops (reported) 2,590 Honhaar awards Honhaar last date 9 Nov 2026 Laptop portal closed
In this guide
Punjab Laptop Distribution and Honhaar Scholarship, November 2026: At a Glance
| Event | Laptop distribution and Honhaar cheque ceremony, COMSATS University, Attock |
| Date | Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
| Who was honoured | Students of the Rawalpindi Division (students from Swabi, KP, were also reported among the beneficiaries) |
| Laptops (reported) | 6,161 for Rawalpindi Division |
| Honhaar in Rawalpindi Division | 2,590 scholarships, Rs 196.97 million |
| Honhaar so far | 108,000 students in Phases 1 to 3 (Punjab-wide, as reported) |
| Laptops handed out so far (reported) | 48,292 across Punjab; the laptop allocation was reported raised from 40,000 to 112,000 |
| CM Laptop portal status | Closed (“Application Submission is Closed!”) |
| Honhaar Phase IV status | Open, last date 9 November 2026 |
| Chief Minister’s message (reported) | No student should leave education only because of money |
What Happened at COMSATS University Attock
The ceremony was held on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The Chief Minister gave laptops and scholarship cheques to students from the Rawalpindi Division. The laptops went to students of public and private universities, medical colleges, nursing colleges, special education institutions and Higher Education Department (HED) colleges. The scholarship cheques were for students who won a CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship, which pays the tuition fee of deserving undergraduate students.
This is one of the division-wise ceremonies of Phase I of the laptop scheme. The official laptop portal also lists an earlier ceremony: the Sahiwal Division ceremony on 15 October 2026. It does not list the next divisions, so we do not guess them.
The Numbers, and One Mismatch You Should Know About
Here is how the reported figures for the Rawalpindi Division break down. We checked the sums ourselves:
| Institution type | Laptops (reported) | Honhaar scholarships (reported) |
| Public universities | 628 | 2,085 (Rs 170.21 million) |
| Private universities | 257 | not part of the Honhaar split |
| Medical colleges / universities | 461 | 314 (Rs 19.8 million) |
| Nursing colleges | 375 | – |
| Special education institutions | 17 | – |
| HED colleges | 423 | 191 (Rs 6.96 million) |
| Sum of the printed rows | 2,161 | 2,590 (Rs 196.97 million) |
Mismatch: the headline figure reported for the division is 6,161 laptops, but the six categories printed with it add up to 2,161. Either one digit is a typo or about 4,000 laptops sit in a category that was not listed. We use 6,161 as the reported headline and tell you about the gap; we will update this page when the Higher Education Department publishes a division-wise list.
Our own arithmetic (not an official figure): Rs 196.97 million divided by 2,590 scholarships is about Rs 76,000 per scholarship on average. The Honhaar portal does not print a fixed rupee amount: it says the programme pays the prescribed tuition fee only, so the amount depends on your degree and institution.
CM Punjab Laptop Program: Where It Stands on 4 November 2026
According to the official portal (cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk), as updated on 4 November 2026:
| Phase | Applications | Verified | Selected |
| Phase I | 73,274 | 71,750 | 43,568 |
| Phase II | 163,326 | under process | under process |
Phase II applications closed on 20 April 2026, returned applications could be re-submitted until 31 May 2026 and the grievance round for rejected applicants ran until 6 June 2026. The laptop is a 13th-generation Core i7 machine with SSD storage, according to the portal. On the portal, laptops are awarded on merit and are competitive: applying does not guarantee one.
For selected students: the portal says selected students should contact their own institute for the date and place of distribution (the notice for the Sahiwal ceremony says exactly this). Your university or college focal person is your contact, not any agent or social media page.
CM Laptop Eligibility (Official Criteria)
| Requirement | Official rule |
| Domicile | Domicile of any district of Punjab (a pending domicile is accepted with proof of application) |
| BS students | 1st or 2nd semester of BS in a public university / college, or a chartered federal / private university (admission year 2025). Minimum 65% in Intermediate |
| MBBS / BDS | 1st professional in public medical and dental colleges / universities (session 2025). Minimum 80% in Intermediate |
| DVM | Public sector universities / colleges, minimum 75% |
| BS Nursing | Public sector nursing colleges (1st professional, session 2025), minimum 65% |
| Non-Muslim students | Intermediate requirement for BS set at 55% |
| Blind students | Awarded the laptop irrespective of Intermediate marks |
| Earlier laptop | Must not have received a laptop under any laptop scheme |
| Fee and form | Online only, no application fee, no hard copy |
| Documents | CNIC (front and back), Matriculation, Intermediate, equivalence certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate |
Private colleges are not eligible; only the chartered federal and private universities named on the portal are. Contact on the portal: +92 347 7473138 and cmlaptop@hed.punjab.gov.pk.
Earlier guides on Educativz: Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025-26 for private university students and PM Youth Programme Chromebooks (October 2026) (a separate federal programme).
Honhaar Scholarship Phase IV: The Window That Is Still Open
The official FAQ of the Honhaar portal (honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk) says Phase IV covers two groups of students:
| Group | Who can apply |
| 1st semester / 1st year (Fall 2026) | Students enrolled in selected disciplines at selected public universities, public medical / dental colleges, HED colleges and partner federal / private universities |
| 2nd semester / year onward | Students of selected disciplines at eligible public universities, public medical / dental colleges and HED colleges (no private universities) |
Scholarship cover: the prescribed tuition fee only. Hostel, transport, books and other expenses are not covered. A student who already receives a fee waiver or help from another government source is not eligible. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award: selection is merit-based and subject to verification and the number of scholarships available.
Honhaar Eligibility, Income Limits and Minimum Marks
| Rule | Official position |
| Age and gender | No age limit, no gender requirement |
| Domicile | Punjab domicile (any district) |
| Family income (monthly) | Not above Rs 350,000 (public sector institutions); not above Rs 500,000 (partner federal / private institutions, 1st semester only) |
| Income proof | Affidavit on e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50 (sample on the portal) |
| Application fee | None. No hard copy to send |
| Final-semester students | May apply (per the official FAQ) |
Minimum marks, 1st semester / 1st year (Fall 2026), Intermediate:
| Institution | Sciences | Arts |
| Public universities / colleges | 70% | 65% |
| MBBS / BDS (public medical and dental colleges) | 80% | – |
| Federal and private universities | 70% | 65% |
| HED colleges | 65% | 60% |
2nd semester / year onward: public universities and colleges need at least 70% GPA/CGPA equivalent in Sciences and 65% in Arts; public medical and dental colleges need at least 60% in annual exams; HED colleges 70% (Sciences) and 65% (Arts).
Documents to Keep Ready
The portal says uploads “may include” the following, and the portal itself is the final authority. Keep every scan clear and complete:
- CNIC, front side and back side
- Matriculation / O-Level (or equivalence certificate)
- Intermediate / A-Level (or equivalence certificate)
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Income affidavit on e-stamp paper (minimum Rs 50)
Pending result? The FAQ tells you to speak to your institute’s focal person before submitting.
How to Apply for Honhaar Phase IV (Before 9 November 2026)
Go to honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk. Check the “Discipline” and “Institutes” pages to see that your degree and university are on the list.
Click Login and register with your CNIC and mobile number. Do not use another person’s CNIC: it can lead to disqualification.
Personal Details, Educational Details and Socio-Economic Details.
Upload clear scans of the documents above and the e-stamp affidavit.
Submit, then keep your application ID and a copy of the form. Watch your email and the portal for corrections from your focal person.
Full screenshot walkthrough: Honhaar Scholarship 2026: How to Apply Step by Step. Older guide for BS 1st semester: CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship 2026. Help desk: 042-99231903 / 042-99231904, honhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk.
What Students Should Do Now
| If you are… | Do this |
| A laptop applicant already selected | Contact your institute’s focal person for the distribution date; keep CNIC and your application details with you |
| A laptop applicant still under process | Sign in at the laptop portal and check your account and email; the merit list is shown on the website and in your account |
| A new student who missed the laptop portal | Nothing to apply for today. Watch the portal and our page for a future phase |
| A Honhaar candidate | Apply before 9 November 2026; do not wait for the last day |
| A student in Rawalpindi Division | If your name was announced at the ceremony, check with your institute about cheques and laptop handover |
Use free Educativz tools while you prepare: Image to PDF, Compress PDF (for upload size limits), CGPA calculator and Aggregate calculator. More: all free tools.
Scam Warning
Both programmes are free to apply. There is no application fee and no hard copy to send. Nobody can sell you a laptop, a “guaranteed” scholarship or a place on a list. Apply only on the two official portals above and ignore anyone who asks for money, your password or a photo of your CNIC on WhatsApp.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Apply for Honhaar today or tomorrow; the last date is 9 November 2026.
- Prepare the e-stamp affidavit first (it takes the most time).
- Check the “Discipline” and “Institutes” lists before you fill the form.
- Watch your email (also spam) and the portal for status.
- Share this with friends in public universities, HED colleges and medical colleges.
Nahi karna:
- Do not pay anyone for a laptop or scholarship.
- Do not trust a “last date” from a social media page; use the portal countdown.
- Do not assume hostel, books or transport are paid: only tuition is.
- Do not submit false income or marks: the application can be rejected.
- Do not wait for the last day: portals slow down.
Not Announced Yet (So We Do Not Guess)
- Next divisions for laptop ceremonies, and their dates.
- A fixed rupee amount per Honhaar scholarship.
- Honhaar Phase IV result / merit list date and the cheque schedule.
- Laptop Phase III or a new application window.
- A division-wise table that explains the 6,161 vs 2,161 mismatch.
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Punjab Laptop and Honhaar Scholarship November 2026: FAQs
What happened at COMSATS University Attock in November 2026?
On Tuesday 3 November 2026 the Chief Minister gave laptops and Honhaar scholarship cheques to Rawalpindi Division students. The reported laptop figure is 6,161, with 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million.
Is the CM Punjab laptop portal open in November 2026?
No. The official portal says “Application Submission is Closed!”. Phase II closed on 20 April 2026, re-submission ended on 31 May and the grievance round on 6 June 2026.
When is the Honhaar Scholarship last date?
9 November 2026, according to the official Honhaar portal and its FAQ.
How do I know if I got a laptop?
Check your account on the laptop portal and your email. Selected students are told to contact their own institute for distribution details.
Does Honhaar pay hostel or books?
No. It covers the prescribed tuition fee only.
Is there an age limit for Honhaar?
No. The official FAQ says there is no age limit and no gender requirement. A Punjab domicile is required.
What is the family income limit for Honhaar?
Not above Rs 350,000 per month for public sector institutions, and not above Rs 500,000 per month for partner federal / private institutions (1st semester only). An e-stamp affidavit of at least Rs 50 is needed.
Do I need to pay a fee to apply?
No. Neither the CM laptop portal nor the Honhaar portal charges any application fee. Beware of anyone asking for money.
Which divisions are next for laptop distribution?
Not announced. The portal lists the Sahiwal ceremony (15 October 2026); the Rawalpindi Division ceremony was held on 3 November 2026.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the Government of the Punjab. Figures from the ceremony are as reported on 3 November 2026; portal facts were read on 4 November 2026. Rules and dates can change; confirm on the official portals before you act.
