Honhaar Scholarship Affidavit 2026 in Punjab: Rs 50 E-Stamp, Sample Format and How to Fill It
The Honhaar Scholarship 2026 income affidavit needs e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50 and one witness. See the sample format line by line and how to upload it.
The Honhaar Scholarship income affidavit is a one page statement that your monthly family income is under Rs 350,000 (public institutes) or Rs 500,000 (federal or private partner institutes). PHEC says it goes on e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50, signed by you and one witness, using the sample on the portal. You upload a photo of it as a JPG or PNG under 200 KB.
A missing or wrong affidavit is one of the easiest ways to lose a Honhaar form. The last date is now 19 November 2026, so there is still time to make one properly. We downloaded the sample affidavit from the official portal on 10 November 2026 and read every line of it.
The affidavit states your family income is under the Honhaar limit
The sample is titled "AFFIDAVIT" and is addressed "To Whom It May Concern". You declare that your application details are true and that your monthly family income does not go over the limit for your type of institute. You also accept that false information can lead to disqualification and legal action.
The income limit you are swearing to depends on where you study:
| Where you study | Family income must not exceed | Who this covers |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector institutes | Rs 350,000 a month | Public universities, HED colleges, public medical and dental colleges |
| Federal or private partner institutes | Rs 500,000 a month | First semester or first year students only |
| Second semester onward | Rs 350,000 a month | Public institutes only |
Get an e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50
The portal's FAQ says the affidavit must be on e-stamp paper of at least Rs 50. In Punjab you make the e-stamp online by filling Challan Form 32-A on the e-stamping portal, then pay at a designated bank, which prints it with a QR code.
Sources differ on the amount. PHEC asks for at least Rs 50. Our earlier reading of the Stamp Act as it applies in Punjab found a duty of Rs 300 on an ordinary affidavit, which we explain in our affidavit attestation guide. If a bank or vendor insists on Rs 300, that is why. A higher value does not break PHEC's rule, because Rs 50 is the minimum.
The steps for a fresh e-stamp are in our e-stamp paper guide. Put the applicant's own name as the person who buys the stamp, and choose affidavit as the type if the portal asks.
How to fill the Honhaar affidavit, line by line
Copy the sample word for word and fill only the blanks in square brackets. Do not change the income figures or the wording. Type it, or write it clearly in ink, on the e-stamp paper.
- Download the sample from the portal: open the home page and press "Download Sample Affidavit" under Eligibility Criteria, or use the first tab after you log in.
- At the top, write your name and CNIC, your address, and your city and postal code.
- In the main line, write your name, your father's name, your CNIC number and your address.
- Keep both income lines (Rs 350,000 and Rs 500,000) as printed in the sample.
- Sign as "Deponent" with your name under the signature.
- Get one witness to write their name, address and CNIC number, and sign.
- Write the date and the place at the bottom.
The sample has a block for one witness and no block for an oath commissioner. The portal pages we read did not ask for attestation. If your institution's focal person asks for it, follow what they say.
Upload the affidavit as a clear photo under 200 KB
The Documents tab takes six files: CNIC front, CNIC back, matric certificate, intermediate certificate, domicile and the affidavit. Each must be JPG or PNG and smaller than 200 KB. A blurred or cut off affidavit can get your form rejected.
Take the photo in daylight, flat on a table, with all four corners in the frame. The e-stamp's QR code and number should be readable. If the file is too big, reduce its size with your phone's photo editor or any trusted image resizer, then check the text is still sharp.
Mistakes that get a Honhaar affidavit rejected
Your institution's focal person checks the documents first. If they reject the form, you must correct it and resubmit within the time given, or the form may be treated as ineligible. Avoid these problems from the start:
- A plain paper affidavit with no e-stamp.
- A name or CNIC that does not match your application.
- No witness details, or no signature.
- A family income that you know is above the limit. The affidavit warns of legal action for false information.
- A photo of only part of the page.
If you already submitted and spot a mistake, contact your focal person, as our Honhaar status check guide explains.
Common questions
How much e-stamp paper is needed for the Honhaar affidavit?
PHEC's FAQ says at least Rs 50. Some vendors may ask for Rs 300, the duty our earlier guide found for an ordinary affidavit in Punjab. Either meets PHEC's minimum.
Where do I get the Honhaar sample affidavit?
From the official portal, honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk. The "Download Sample Affidavit" link sits under Eligibility Criteria on the home page, and in the first tab after you log in.
Does the Honhaar affidavit need an oath commissioner?
The sample has only a deponent and one witness. The portal pages we read did not ask for attestation. Ask your focal person if you are unsure.
Who should sign the affidavit, me or my father?
The sample is written for the applicant. You sign it as the deponent, with your father's name in the text, and one witness signs too.
What size should the affidavit file be?
JPG or PNG, under 200 KB. Make sure the text and the stamp number are readable after you shrink it.
Can I use an old affidavit from last year's Honhaar round?
It is safer not to. The 2026 sample names the current income limits, and the FAQ says to follow the current template for Phase IV.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 10 November 2026, about 3:40 am PKT. Sources: the sample affidavit (Affidavit_HONHAAR.docx), home page eligibility section, FAQ page and "How to Apply" guide on the CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship portal. The Rs 300 figure comes from our earlier reading of the Stamp Act schedule for Punjab, recorded on our affidavit attestation guide.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
