ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26
ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26 offers ₹48,000 annual financial aid to 2,000 meritorious students from SC/ST, OBC, and General (EWS) categories pursuing first-year full-time professional courses in Engineering, MBBS, MBA, Geology, or Geophysics.
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) through the ONGC Foundation runs the Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 to support talented students from economically weaker backgrounds in professional education. It provides ₹48,000 per year (₹4,000 per month) as direct bank transfer to help cover academic expenses.
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Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26 |
| Providing Body | ONGC Foundation |
| Total Scholarships | 2,000 |
| Amount | ₹48,000 per year |
| Application Period | April 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026 |
| Official Short Form | ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) |
Eligibility Criteria for ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26
- Indian citizen studying in India.
- Enrolled in the first year of full-time regular professional courses: Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), MBBS, MBA, or Master’s in Geology/Geophysics.
- Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA in the qualifying examination (Class 12 for UG or graduation for PG courses).
- Age limit: Not more than 30 years as on the cutoff date specified in the notification.
- Family annual income: ≤ ₹4.5 lakh for SC/ST candidates; ≤ ₹2 lakh for OBC/General (EWS) candidates.
- 50% scholarships reserved for girl students.
- Students should not be availing any other major scholarship.
Apply Online for ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26 via NSP or MY Bharat portal.
Scholarship Amount and Distribution
Selected students receive ₹48,000 annually, disbursed directly to their bank account. The scholarship is renewable every year subject to maintaining minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA and satisfactory academic progress.
Stream-wise and Category-wise Distribution (Approximate, based on verified sources)
- Engineering: Majority share (around 1,100 total across categories)
- MBBS: Around 190
- MBA: Around 240
- Geology/Geophysics: Around 470
Breakup includes 1,000 for SC/ST, 500 for OBC, and 500 for General (EWS). Exact numbers may vary slightly by official notification.
How to Apply for ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26 (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the MY Bharat platform.
- Register or log in using your details.
- Search for “ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26” and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents (academic marksheets, income certificate, caste/income certificate for reserved categories, bank details, Aadhaar, etc.).
- Submit the form before the deadline.
Official Application Portal – Apply Now
Applications opened around early April 2026 and the last date to apply is May 15, 2026.
Selection Process and Renewal
Selection is purely merit-based, considering marks in the qualifying exam, category reservation, income criteria, and document verification. A final merit list is prepared and published on the portal. The scholarship continues in subsequent years if the student maintains the required academic performance.
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card or alternative ID proof
- Qualifying exam marksheet/transcript
- Income certificate (issued by competent authority)
- Caste/Category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Bank account details (passbook copy)
- Admission proof for the current course
- Domicile certificate (if required)
