ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Amount & Selection Process
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced the official schedule for the ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026. This flagship initiative aims to provide essential financial backing to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families, helping them pursue professional degree courses. Selected students receive direct financial assistance to offset the costs of tuition, study materials, and other academic expenses.
| ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026 Details | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | ONGC Merit Scholarship Scheme 2026 |
| Incentive Amount | ₹48,000 Per Annum |
| Target Courses | Engineering, MBBS, MBA, Master's in Geology/Geophysics |
| Application Start Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 May 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online (Via My Bharat Portal) |
| Beneficiaries | Financially Weak, Meritorious Indian Students |
- Incentive: ₹48,000 per year distributed as monthly assistance.
- Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to linked bank accounts.
- Reservation: 50% of the scholarship seats are reserved for female candidates.
- Annual Renewal: Continued support depends on maintaining at least 60% or 6.0 CGPA each year.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen.
- Academic Minimum: 60% marks in Class 12 (for B.Tech/MBBS) or Graduation (for MBA/Geology).
- Age Limit: Maximum of 30 Years as of the application date.
- SC/ST Family Income: Up to ₹4.5 Lakh per annum from all sources.
- General/OBC Family Income: Up to ₹2 Lakh per annum from all sources.
- Engineering (B.E/B.Tech): 4-Year Full-time Course.
- Medical (MBBS): 5-Year Full-time Course.
- Management (MBA): 2-Year Full-time PG Course.
- Earth Sciences: 2-Year Master's in Geology or Geophysics.
- Merit Ranking: Score based on the qualifying examination marks.
- Income Assessment: Priority given to students with lower annual family income in tie-breaker situations.
- Document Verification: Mandatory physical or electronic matching of credentials.
Applicants must scan and upload original, clear copies of the following documents during registration. Incomplete or blurred uploads may lead to rejection:
- Aadhaar Card (identity and address proof)
- Class 12 Marksheet (for undergraduate courses) or Graduation Marksheet (for postgraduate courses)
- Proof of Admission (Admission Letter, Fee Receipt, or College Identity Card)
- Income Certificate issued by a competent municipal or revenue authority
- Caste Certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC categories)
- Bank Passbook displaying the account holder's name, account number, and IFSC code
Eligible students can submit their online forms on the My Bharat national event portal by following these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the designated portal: mybharat.gov.in.
- Locate and select the event link titled "ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026".
- Click on the "Register" option to complete your preliminary sign-up. Note down your generated login credentials.
- Log in to the system, fill out the basic personal, academic, and family income details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of the required credentials, ensuring files are under the maximum size limit.
- Preview the application, verify all entered details, and press the "Submit" button. Save or print a copy of the submission receipt for future tracking.
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1. What is the financial benefit of the ONGC Merit Scholarship?
Selected candidates receive an incentive of ₹48,000 per year, which is transferred directly to the student's verified bank account to cover study-related expenses.
2. What is the last date to apply online for this session?
The online application portal on mybharat.gov.in is scheduled to remain active from 01 April 2026 until the final closing date of 15 May 2026.
3. Can second-year students apply for the fresh scholarship?
No, the fresh scholarship is exclusively available to students enrolled in the 1st year of eligible professional degree courses (Engineering, MBBS, MBA, or Master's in Geology/Geophysics).
4. What are the key academic criteria for renewing the scholarship next year?
To qualify for annual renewal, students must maintain at least 60% marks (or an equivalent CGPA score of 6.0 out of 10) in their semester or annual exams with continuous attendance.
5. Is there a specific reservation policy for female students?
Yes, 50% of the total allocated scholarship slots are reserved specifically for eligible female applicants to support higher education among women in professional streams.
