The ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026–27, offered by the ONGC Foundation, supports meritorious first-year students from SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker General categories pursuing Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or a Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics.

About the Scholarship

• Prizes & Rewards: An award of ₹48,000 per annum.
• Last Date to Apply: 30-11-2026
• Application mode: Online Application Only

Eligibility: Applications are open to Indian nationals from SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker General categories pursuing the first year of Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or a Master’s in Geology/Geophysics. Applicants must be under 31 years of age, have at least 60% marks or a 6.0 CGPA, and meet the applicable family income criteria.

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

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.