Central government will give scholarship of ₹ 48,000! General, EWS and SC/ST students should register like this:

New Delhi: ONGC Foundation has brought a wonderful opportunity for promising students dreaming of higher education. Under ‘ONGC Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025-26’, 2,000 meritorious students pursuing engineering, medical and master’s degrees will be awarded annually. ₹48,000 Financial assistance is being provided. If you are also worried about the expenses of your studies, then this news is of great use for you.

Students of which courses will get benefit?

This scholarship is available only for selected professional courses. 1st Year For students studying in:

Engineering (BE/B.Tech)

MBBS

MBA

Master’s Degree in Geology/Geophysics (M.Sc/M.Tech)

Category wise scholarship distribution and quota

50% out of total 2,000 seats i.e. 1,000 seats Girls Are reserved for. The distribution based on categories is as follows:

SC/ST Students: 1,000 scholarships

OBC Students: 500 scholarships

General (EWS) Students: 500 scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, please check your eligibility:

score: At least in previous class (12th or graduation) 60% marks OR 6.0 CGPA is mandatory.

Age Limit: Applicant age as on 1st August 2025 30 years Should not exceed.

Family Income Limit:

For SC/ST: Annual Income ₹4.5 lakh fewer.

For OBC/General-EWS: Annual Income ₹2 lakh fewer.

Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Important Dates and Application Last Date

Take special care of the time, as the application will not be accepted if late:

Application Start Date: April 1, 2026

Last date of application: May 15, 2026 (by 6:00 pm)

How to register? (Step-by-Step Guide)

The application process is online and you can National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Or ONGC Foundation Can complete through the official website of:

Registration on NSP: First of all, visit scholarships.gov.in and complete ‘One-Time Registration’ (OTR) and get your OTR number.

official website: After this go to ongcscholar.org and click on ‘Apply Now’.

Fill details: Select your category (SC/ST, OBC, General-EWS) and fill personal, educational and bank details carefully.

Upload Documents: Scan and upload the necessary documents like mark sheet, income certificate, caste certificate and admission proof.

Submit and Print: After submitting the form, take a printout of the receipt. In some cases, hard copy may have to be sent to ONGC office.

Important Documents (Document Checklist)

Marksheet of 10th and 12th

Graduation marksheet (only for PG courses)

Aadhaar Card / Identity Card

Income Certificate (issued by competent authority)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Bank Passbook/Canceled Check (for DBT)

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