ONGC Scholarship for Meritorious SC/ST/OBC Students
Typically opens August–September. Verify on the ONGC website each year.
- Amount
- ₹48,000 per year
- Who can apply
- SC/ST/OBC students admitted to first year of professional courses (MBBS, BDS, BE/BTech, MBA, etc.) with 60%+ in class 12.
- Income limit
- Family income below ₹4.5 lakh per year (SC/ST) or ₹2 lakh per year (OBC/General)
- Study level
- College / UG, Professional courses
- Apply through
- ONGC Foundation portal
- Notes
- 1,500 scholarships awarded annually; very competitive.
About this scholarship
The ONGC Scholarship for Meritorious Students is a massive corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. It is designed to provide substantial financial backing to top-performing students from SC, ST, OBC, and General (Economically Weaker Section) categories. The scheme specifically targets students pursuing full-time professional degree courses, including Engineering, MBBS, MBA, and Master’s in Geology or Geophysics. The core goal is to enable brilliant students from marginalized backgrounds to complete expensive professional degrees without incurring massive debt. Selection is purely merit-based, evaluating the marks obtained in the qualifying exam, but it enforces a strict family income threshold. A distinct feature of this scheme is its 50% reservation for girl students. It provides a significant annual grant for the entire duration of the course, subject to annual renewal based on maintaining a strong academic record.
Documents you need
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Family income certificate
- Class 12 or graduation marksheet
- Proof of admission in a recognised professional course
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- PAN card
How to apply
- Keep an eye on the official ONGC CSR portal (ongcscholar.org) for the annual announcement, typically in the late summer or autumn.
- Fill out the online application form and upload scanned copies of your academic, income, and caste documents.
- If shortlisted, you must submit physical copies of the application and documents to the designated ONGC office for final verification.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying while pursuing a standard BA, BSc, or BCom degree; ONGC strictly funds only specific professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, and MBA.
- Failing to provide a PAN card, which is often a strict requirement for direct corporate bank transfers.
- Missing the physical document submission deadline after being shortlisted online.
Common questions
What is the income limit for the ONGC scholarship?
The family income must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum for SC/ST and ₹2 lakh for OBC/General students, but always confirm the latest official limits.
Do I have to pay the money back if I join another company?
No, this is a CSR grant, not an employment bond, so there is no obligation to work for ONGC.
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