ONGC Scholarship 2026-27: Engineering, MBBS and PG students will get ₹ 48,000 every year, apply online before November 30

‘ONGC Foundation’, the CSR arm of the country’s Maharatna energy company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, has invited online applications for ‘ONGC Merit Scholarship Scheme 2026-27′ for economically weaker and meritorious students. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to first year students in professional and technical courses till the completion of their studies. A scholarship of ₹48,000 per year (i.e. ₹4,000 per month) is transferred directly to the selected students’ bank accounts through Electronic Clearing System (ECS/DBT). The application process for this national level scholarship program has started and the last date for online form submission has been fixed as 30th November 2026.

ONGC Foundation sanctions a total of 2,000 scholarships every year to promising students across the country. To promote women empowerment and participation of girls in higher technical education, 50% seats (1,000 scholarships) have been reserved exclusively for girl students under the scheme.

The category wise allocation of seats under the scheme is as follows:

• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): Total 1,000 scholarships

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): Total 500 scholarships

• General Category (General – EWS): Total 500 scholarships

This scholarship is available only in institutions recognized by AICTE, MCI/NMC, UGC or Central/State Government. Full-time Regular of courses 1st Year Valid only for students taking admission in:

1. Undergraduate Level (UG):

   
   

   • 4 Year Bachelor of Engineering / B.Tech (BE / B.Tech)

   • 4.5/5 year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

2. Postgraduate Level (PG):

   
   

   • 2 Year Master of Business Administration (MBA)

   • 2 Year Master’s Degree in Geology or Geophysics (M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics)

(Note: Students of distance learning, correspondence, part-time or diploma courses are not eligible for this scheme.)

The applicant is required to fulfill the following essential qualifications:

• Minimum educational marks: Engineering and MBBS students must have passed at least class 12th (10+2) 60% marks OR Minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale is mandatory. Whereas for MBA and Master course of Geology/Geophysics, the minimum graduation requirement is 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA Should be.

• Maximum Age Limit: Applicant age maximum as on 1st August 2026 30 years Should not exceed.

• Family Income Limit (Gross Annual Family Income):

  
  

  • For SC/ST category students: Annual family income from all sources ₹4.50 lakh Should be less than.

  • For OBC and General (EWS) category students: Total annual family income ₹2.00 lakh Should be less than.

• Single Scholarship Rules: The applicant should not be availing scholarship of any other Central Government, State Government or private institution at the same time.

Before filling the form, students should keep ready scanned copies of the following documents attested by the Principal/Dean or Head of the Department of their institution:

1. Class 10th mark sheet or birth certificate for age proof.

2. 12th marksheet for UG students and Graduation consolidated marksheet for PG students.

3. Valid income certificate of the family issued by the concerned competent revenue authority.

4. Caste certificate issued by the competent authority (mandatory for SC, ST and OBC students).

5. College ID card of the current institute or first year admission allotment letter.

6. ECS Mandate Form and Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check in the prescribed format attested by the Bank.

7. PAN card of the applicant or proof of his application.

1. Firstly the official scholarship portal of ONGC Foundation ongcscholar.org Go to.

2. Select the link of your respective category (‘ONGC Scholarship for SC/ST’, ‘OBC’ or ‘General-EWS’) on the homepage.

3. Register by entering your basic information, mobile number and email.

4. After login, fill the personal details, academic marks, college details and bank account number carefully.

5. Upload all required verified documents in correct size and after checking the preview 30 November 2026 Submit final before .

6. Download and keep a printout of the filled application form safely for future reference.

Selection for scholarships is made entirely on the basis of merit. If two students have the same marks, then the student with lower family income and from BPL family is given preference. If selected, this amount is renewed every year during the entire course only if the student is promoted to the next class without any backlog with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA every year.

To apply for the scheme and understand the main eligibility conditions ONGC Scholarship 2026-27 Short Video Can see. This video briefly explains the key information about eligible courses and the last date of 30th November.