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ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026-27

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Eligibility

First-year UG and PG students

Region

India

Award

₹48,000 per annum

Deadline

30-Nov-2026

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About The Program

The ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the ONGC Foundation to meritorious students from SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker General categories who are in the first year of Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or Master's in Geology/Geophysics. The scholarship aims to provide financial support to meritorious students from marginalised sections of society. A total of 2,000 scholarships will be awarded, with 50% reserved for girl students. Selected students will receive ₹48,000 per annum until the completion of their course.

EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Nov-2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian national
  • belong to the SC, ST, OBC, or economically weaker General category
  • be in the 1st year of a full-time regular Graduate Engineering or MBBS course, or the 1st year of a Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics or MBA 
  • be studying in a course recognised by AICTE/MCI/UGC/Association of Indian Universities/State Education Boards/State or Central Government
  • have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12 (for Engineering/MBBS) or in graduation (for MBA/Master's in Geology/Geophysics), or a minimum CGPA/OGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale
  • be not more than 30 years of age as on 1 August 2026
  • Have a gross annual family income from all sources of:
    • Less than ₹4.5 lakh for SC/ST category students
    • Less than ₹2 lakh for OBC category students
    • Less than ₹2 lakh for General category students
  • not be availing any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source
Benefits

The selected candidates shall receive ₹4,000 per month, i.e. ₹48,000 per annum.

Documents
  • Certified copy of caste certificate in Hindi/English (SC/ST/OBC only)
  • Birth certificate/Class 10 marksheet as proof of age
  • Class 12 marksheet (Engineering/MBBS students)
  • Consolidated graduation marksheet (MBA/Master's in Geology/Geophysics students)
  • Certified copy of annual family income certificate in Hindi/English
  • Bank details in the prescribed ECS form, attested by the bank
  • PAN card copy, or the tentative date of its submission if not available
  • College/institution ID card
  • College/institution admission receipt
  • Undertaking
  • NSP OTR number
How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID). 
Step 3: Click on 'First Time Registrant', fill in details matching their NSP profile, and click on 'Register for Passkey'. Save the passkey sent to the registered email/mobile. Existing users can log in using their registered mobile number and passkey. 
Step 4: Go to the 'Apply Scholarship' tab, enter the NSP OTR number, and fill in the personal and academic details. 
Step 5: Upload the required documents, certified and attested by the Head/Principal/Dean of the institute/college/university. 
Step 6: Send the hard copy of the completed form and attested documents to the designated ONGC office as specified in the application format. 

(Note: Before registering on the ONGC website, applicants need to register on the National Scholarship Portal  to obtain the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) number.)

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Important Dates

Application start: 18 October 2026 
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Selection Criteria
  • Candidates are selected on the basis of aggregate marks in the qualifying examination for each eligible course.
  • If students have equal marks, the student with the lower family income is selected.
  • Preference is given to students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families; others are considered only if enough eligible BPL students are not available.
Terms and Conditions
  • Students must be pursuing an eligible course in the 1st year during the year of advertisement and continue for the prescribed duration.
  • 50% of scholarships are reserved for girl students.
  • Students must maintain at least 60% marks or 6 grade points out of 10 in each year's semester examinations for the scholarship to continue.
  • The scholarship is discontinued if the student is not promoted to the next year.
  • Selected candidates must not be availing any other scholarship or financial assistance. A student who takes up another scholarship after the award must refund the entire amount received from the ONGC Foundation.
  • Students must apply only under the scheme for their own category (SC/ST, OBC, or General).
  • The scholarship is admissible for full-time regular courses only.
  • Students must provide an active bank account (not likely to change after selection), mobile number, and email ID.
  • The zone under which a student applies depends on the location of the institution where they studied for the qualifying examination.
  • A student can receive the ONGC Scholarship for only one course of study, once in a lifetime.
  • The decision of the ONGC Foundation on selection is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
  • The ONGC Foundation may alter or discontinue the scholarship without prior notice.
  • The scholarship does not confer any right to employment with ONGC group companies or its joint ventures.
  • Applications with incorrect information will be summarily rejected. Students submitting false or malafide information will be barred from applying again and reported to their institution.
Contact Details

ONGC Foundation,
10th Floor, Core III,
Scope Minar, Laxmi Nagar,
Delhi-110092
Email: info@ongcscholar.org

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The ONGC Foundation is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: First-year Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or Master's in Geology/Geophysics students from SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker General categories with at least 60% marks in the qualifying exam are eligible for this scholarship.

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive ₹48,000 per annum (₹4,000 per month) until the completion of their course.

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 30 November 2026.

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