ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025-26 Offers ₹48,000 Annual Aid for Students in Engineering, MBBS, and MBA
ONGC Merit Scholarship 2025–26: ₹48,000 Annual Aid for Engineering, MBBS and MBA Students
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The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has launched the ONGC Merit Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year, providing ₹48,000 annually to first-year students pursuing professional courses like engineering, MBBS, and MBA. The scholarship aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote equal access to education.
- 01ONGC Merit Scholarship offers ₹48,000 annually for eligible students.
- 02The scholarship is available for first-year students in engineering, MBBS, MBA, and geology programs.
- 03Applicants must be Indian citizens and under 30 years of age, with a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying examination.
- 04The application deadline is May 15, 2026, and submissions must be made online through the MY Bharat portal.
- 05A significant portion of the scholarships is reserved for female students.
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The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has introduced the ONGC Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2025-26, offering ₹48,000 annually to support first-year students in professional courses such as engineering, MBBS, MBA, and master's in geology or geophysics. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' MY Bharat platform, aims to reduce the financial burden on students from various socio-economic backgrounds and promote equal access to education. Eligible candidates must be Indian citizens under the age of 30, have secured at least 60% marks in their qualifying exams, and should not be receiving any other major scholarship simultaneously. The application process is online, with a deadline set for May 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to apply early and ensure all documentation is submitted correctly to secure this valuable financial aid.
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This scholarship can significantly ease the financial burden on students pursuing higher education in professional fields, allowing them to focus more on their studies.
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