ONGC Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EWS 2026-27: Expected Dates
by ONGC Foundation
Official dates are not announced yet. The dates below are expected, based on last year's schedule.
- Expected: Register by
- May 2027
- Where
- Online
- Prizes
- ₹48,000 a year (as per the 2024-25 notice)
- Who can join
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS first-year Engg, MBBS, MBA or MSc Geology/Geophysics; 60% marks
The ONGC Merit Scholarship, run by ONGC Foundation, supports first-year students from SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories in engineering, MBBS, MBA and master's courses in geology or geophysics, with half the scholarships reserved for girls. As of 24 October 2026, no 2026-27 round has been announced. The timing of recent rounds has varied, so the next round's dates are uncertain; this page estimates around April–May 2027.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 round | Around April–May 2027 (uncertain) | Expected |
| 2025-26 round | Reported as 1 April – 15 May 2026 | Closed (not confirmed on an official notice) |
| 2024-25 round | 3 August – 10 October 2024 | Closed |
The 2024-25 round, confirmed by an ONGC Foundation letter to colleges, ran from August to October 2024. Scholarship listings report that the 2025-26 round ran in April–May 2026, but we could not find an official ONGC notice for it. The next round could follow either pattern; watch ongcscholar.org.
Who can apply (2024-25 official rules)
- Students from SC, ST, OBC or General-EWS categories.
- Admitted to the first year of a full-time regular course: undergraduate engineering or MBBS, or a master's degree in management (MBA), geology or geophysics.
- At least 60% in Class 12 (for undergraduate courses) or 60% in graduation (for postgraduate courses).
- Gross annual family income below ₹4.5 lakh for SC/ST, and below ₹2 lakh for OBC and General-EWS.
- Age up to 30 years (as on 1 August of the admission year, in 2024-25).
In the 2024-25 undertaking, students had to declare that they receive no other scholarship or financial assistance (state tuition fee reimbursement excepted). If any information is found false, the scholarship can be cancelled and the full amount recovered.
Benefit
| Item | 2024-25 round (official) |
|---|---|
| Amount | ₹48,000 per year |
| Number of scholarships | 2,000 |
| Reserved for girls | 50% |
| Courses | Engineering, MBBS, MBA, MSc Geology, MSc Geophysics |
ONGC Foundation describes the Meritorious Scholarship Scheme as its flagship education CSR initiative. Its website says 9,798 students have been supported and ₹47 crore disbursed under the programme so far, with 50% of scholarships reserved for female candidates, across engineering, MBBS, MBA, geology and geosciences. Check the next notice for the current amount and seat split.
Documents (2024-25 round)
- Caste certificate and income certificate, verified by the competent authority.
- The supporting documents listed in the application form, certified by your institute's academic section, registrar or principal.
- A college declaration signed by the head of department, and a signed student undertaking.
How to apply
- Watch ongcscholar.org and the ONGC Foundation website for the next round.
- Recent rounds reportedly required a National Scholarship Portal (NSP) One-Time Registration (OTR) number, so get your OTR on scholarships.gov.in in advance.
- Fill in the online form on ongcscholar.org and upload the documents.
- Get the college declaration signed by your head of department, as required.
Tips for Maharashtra students
- In the 2024-25 student undertaking, a state government tuition fee reimbursement or waiver was not counted as "other financial assistance". Maharashtra students getting fee reimbursement through MahaDBT should read the next round's rules on this point carefully.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ONGC Scholarship 2026-27 open?
No. As of 24 October 2026, ONGC Foundation has not announced a 2026-27 round. It is expected around April–May 2027, but the timing is uncertain.
How much is the ONGC Merit Scholarship?
₹48,000 a year in the 2024-25 round, according to ONGC Foundation's notice to colleges.
Who is eligible for the ONGC scholarship?
SC, ST, OBC and General-EWS students in the first year of engineering, MBBS, MBA or a master's in geology or geophysics, with at least 60% marks and income within the category limit.
What is the income limit?
Under ₹4.5 lakh a year for SC/ST students and under ₹2 lakh for OBC and General-EWS students (2024-25 rules).
Which courses are covered by the ONGC scholarship?
Undergraduate engineering and MBBS, and master's courses in management (MBA), geology and geophysics, in the first year of a full-time regular programme.
Do I need an NSP OTR number for the ONGC scholarship?
Scholarship listings say the 2025-26 round asked for a National Scholarship Portal One-Time Registration number. Getting your OTR on scholarships.gov.in in advance does no harm; confirm in the next official notice.
Official sources
- ONGC Foundation: Meritorious Scholarship Scheme
- ONGC Scholarship portal
- ONGC Foundation letter and poster, Merit Scholarship 2024-25 (as circulated by NIT Kurukshetra)
- National Scholarship Portal (OTR)
Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates can change; always confirm on the official website.