ONGC Foundation Scholarship for General Category
Offered by Tata Trusts
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Award
- ₹48,000/year
- No. of awards
- 1,000 scholarships
- Deadline
- 31 Oct 2026
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
Merit-cum-means scholarships for first-year students in engineering, MBBS, MBA and geology streams.
The ONGC Foundation scholarship provides merit-cum-means support to first-year students from the general category in engineering, MBBS, MBA and geology/geophysics streams, backing meritorious students from lower-income families.
Eligibility
- First-year student in an eligible stream (Engineering / MBBS / MBA / Geology or Geophysics).
- Minimum 60% in the qualifying examination.
- Family income up to ₹2 lakh per year.
- General category (as specified by the scheme).
Benefits
- ��48,000 per year for the normal duration of the course.
- Support aimed at course completion.
- Merit-cum-means selection.
How to apply
- Apply on the ONGC scholarship portal (ongcscholar.org) during the window.
- Complete the application with academic and income details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit and track for verification.
Documents required
- First-year admission and previous marksheet
- Family income certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar and bank details
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