The ONGC Foundation Scholarship for Meritorious SC/ST Students is a programme to support economically disadvantaged but academically talented students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in India. The scholarship covers full-time regular professional courses such as Engineering (4-year), MBBS (4-year), MBA (2-year), and Masters in Geology/Geophysics (2-year). The award amount is ₹48,000 per annum per student, disbursed for the duration of the course subject to good academic performance and other conditions. Roughly 1,000 scholarships are earmarked for the SC/ST category each year, with 50 % of those reserved for female candidates. Applicants’ family annual income must not exceed a set threshold (₹4.5 lakhs for SC/ST applicants in recent years). Applicants must have secured minimum required marks (typically 60 %) in their qualifying examination (class 12 for Engineering/MBBS; graduation for PG programmes). They must also maintain a minimum performance in each subsequent year (for example 60% or a CGPA of 6.0/10) to continue receiving the scholarship. The scheme is zonally distributed across North, West, North-East, East and South zones of India to ensure wider coverage.
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
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Eligible Courses: Engineering (4 years), MBBS (4 years), MBA (2 years), Masters in Geology/Geophysics (2 years).
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Qualifying Marks: At least 60 % in class 12 (Engineering/MBBS) or at least 60 % in UG for PG courses (MBA etc). Some institutes accept CGPA ≥6/10.
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Family Income: Less than ₹4.5 lakh per annum for SC/ST category (for recent cycles).
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Age Limit: Up to 30 years of age (as of specified date) for SC/ST category in many cycles.
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Academic Maintenance: Selected candidates must maintain a minimum of 60 % (or CGPA ≥6.0/10) each academic year to continue receiving.
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Reservation for Girls: 50% of scholarships are reserved for female candidates under SC/ST quota.
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Zone Distribution: Scholarships allocated across five geographical zones (North, West, North-East, East, South).
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Other Conditions: Must be full-time regular courses, not be in receipt of any other scholarship from another source, active bank account provided, valid caste & income certificates etc.
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