ONGC Scholarship 2024 is an exclusive scholarship opportunity for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC and General categories who are studying in the first year of Engineering, MBBS, MBA or Master’s in Geophysics/Geology programme. Run by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Company) Limited, under its CSR initiative, the scholarship rewards 2000 meritorious students every year. Indian students pursuing the specified courses can apply for the ONGC scholarship and avail themselves of its benefits.

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ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Merit Scholarship For SC/ST/OBC/General Students



What is the amount of financial assistance given to students under this scheme? Who are eligible to apply for it? When and how can a student apply for an ONGC scholarship? What are the documents required to apply for the scholarship? Know all the answers in detail in this article. It provides with in-depth information about the scholarship, its eligibility, awards, application process and more.

Overview of the ONGC Scholarship 2024

Particulars Details
Name of the Scholarship ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious SC/ST/OBC and General Category Students
Total number of scholarships available For SC/ST Students – 1,000*

For OBC Students – 500*

For General category students – 500*

Amount of scholarship ₹48,000 per annum to each scholar (₹4,000 per month)
Stream-wise distribution of scholarships
  • Engineering – 500 (SC/ST) + 300 (OBC) + 300 (General)
  • MBBS – 90 (SC/ST) + 50 (OBC) + 50 (General)
  • MBA – 140 (SC/ST) + 50 (OBC) + 50 (General)
  • Masters in Geology/Geophysics – 270 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
Zone-wise distribution of scholarships
  • North Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
  • West Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
  • North-East Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
  • East Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
  • South Zone – 200 (SC/ST) + 100 (OBC) + 100 (General)
States coming under the North Zone Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
States coming under the West Zone Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
States coming under the North-East Zone Assam, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland
States coming under the East Zone Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
States coming under the South Zone Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep

  • 50% of the total number of scholarships are reserved for female candidates.
Note:- Candidates must use a fast and stable Wi-Fi connection while uploading the document and submitting the application.


ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Key Eligibility

Who can apply for the ONGC scholarship? Is there any age limit to apply for the scholarship? What should be the academic qualification of the student? Is there a marks criterion too for the scholarship? Get the answers to all these questions hereunder. The key eligibility conditions that a student needs to follow to apply for the ONGC scholarship are mentioned in the table below:

Detailed Eligibility Conditions of ONGC Scholarship

Particulars Details
Nationality Indian
Category of students Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC) and General categories
Current academic qualification The applicant must be a full-time student in the 1st year of Engineering/MBBS course or 1st year of MBA / Master in Geology / Geophysics at an AICTE/UGC/MCI/State University/State Education Board/Central University/Central Government institution.
Qualifying examination details
  • For the Engineering / MBBS programme – The students must have passed the Class 12 examination with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • For MBA / Masters in Geology / Geophysics – The students must have passed graduation with a minimum 60% mark or 6.0 CGPA/OGPA on a 10-point scale of the grading system.
Gross annual family income For SC/ST candidates: Less than ₹4.50 Lakh per annum from all sources

For OBC/General candidates: Less than ₹2 Lakh per annum from all sources

Age limit Maximum 30 years old (as of 16th October 2023)


ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Documents Required

The applications for ONGC scholarships remain incomplete without certain important documents that a student needs to enclose with the application to support the information provided in it. The list of key documents that are needed before applying for the scholarship includes –
  • Passport-size photograph of the applicant
  • Caste certificate (in English/Hindi language)
  • Age proof including Birth certificate/Class 10 marksheet)
  • Marksheet of the qualifying examination
  • Annual family income certificate (in English/Hindi language)
  • Bank details (in the prescribed format)
  • Copy of the PAN card
  • Copy of Aadhaar card
  • Copy of undertaking

ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Application Process

The eligible students are required to submit the applications offline by following the step-by-step procedure mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official page of the ONGC scholarship.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Scholarship’ button to start the application.

Step 3: Fill in all required details in the application form. (Note: The students are required to fill the application form in capital letters).

Step 4: Upload all supporting documents along with the completed application duly certified as well as forwarded by the Dean/Head/Principal of the University/Institute/College and submit.

Step 5: Also, a hard copy of the same should reach the designated ONGC office of the respective zone. 

(Note: The zone from where the candidates can apply is decided based on the location of the candidate’s college/institute/university of the qualifying examination, not on the basis of the applicant’s domicile). Refer to the address of the designated zone offices in the table below to send the completed applications.

Zone-Wise Address for Application Submission

Zone Address
North Zone Chief Manager (HR),

Reservation Cell, Green Hills, A-Wing, Ground Floor, ONGC, Tel Bhavan,

Dehradun – 248003

West Zone GM (HR),

ONGC, NBP Green Heights, Plot No. C-69, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),

Mumbai – 400051

North-East Zone Incharge HR/ER,

SVS, ONGC, Assam Asset, Central Workshop, 2nd Floor, B.G. Road,

Sivasagar – 785640, Assam

East Zone Incharge HR/ER,

MBA Basin, ONGC, 50 – J.L. Nehru Road,

Kolkata – 700071

South Zone Incharge HR/ER,

ONGC, 7th Floor, East Wing, CMDA Tower – I, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore,

Chennai – 600008


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ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Selection Criteria

It is a merit-based scholarship that takes academic merit into account for final selection. The list of final selected scholars is made by the company itself. If candidates are pursuing an Engineering or MBBS programme, the selection is based on the performance of the candidate in the class 12th examination. However, if applicants are pursuing an MBA or Master’s course in Geology or Geophysics, the selection is based on the applicant’s performance at the graduation level. In the case of students having equal marks in the qualifying examination, students with lower family income will be selected. Furthermore, the preference will be given to students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families and other students shall be considered only if a sufficient number of students from BPL families fulfilling the eligibility criteria is not available.

ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Terms and Conditions

To ensure the successful implementation and disbursement of the scholarship, ONGC has set certain terms and conditions for the students to fulfil. These include –The students, who intend to apply for the ONGC scholarship should not receive any other scholarship or financial assistance.
To ensure the continuation of scholarship every year, the scholars need to show satisfactory performance in their annual examinations.
The conduct of the scholar is also taken into consideration for scholarship continuation.
The students have to obtain at least 50% marks on a scale of 5 grade points out of 10.
In case, the student fails to maintain the academic requirements or conduct, the scholarship will not be paid to them for the respective year.
Furthermore, if the scholarship is discontinued, the students can apply for renewal by filling out the scholarship renewal application form in the specified format, only if they have been able to maintain the said percentage or grades again.


ONGC Scholarship 2024 – About ONGC

ONGC – Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is a pioneer public enterprise company in India. It is the largest producer of natural gas and crude oil nationwide. Recognised in the ‘Most Admired Energy Companies’ list of Fortune, the company has set several benchmarks over the years. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the company has introduced several schemes focusing on areas like education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, water management, and more. ONGC scholarship for SC/ST students is one of its initiatives to promote higher education among the students belonging to the SC/ST category.


ONGC Scholarship 2024 – Contact Details

In case of any query related to the ONGC scholarship, its eligibility, application process, rewards or any other concern, feel free to contact the provider on the below-given details.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited,
Green Hills Tel Bhavan,
Dehradun – 248003
Telephone Number: (0135) – 2792630, 2792656

ONGC Scholarship 2024 – FAQs

What is the last date to apply for the ONGC Scholarship 2024?
The ONGC scholarship for the year 2024 is not yet announced.

Who can apply for the ONGC Scholarship 2024?
Indian students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and General categories are eligible to apply for this scheme.

How can I apply for the ONGC Scholarship?
Applications can be submitted online through the official ONGC website. Students need to register for the scheme, fill in the required details, and upload the important documents.

What documents are required for the ONGC Scholarship?
The documents required for the ONGC Scholarship include passport-sized photograph mark sheets (Class 12 and graduation), income certificate, proof of admission, and ID proof (Aadhar card, PAN card, etc.).

How many ONGC scholarships are available for applicants?
A total of 2000 scholarships are available for students including 1,000 for SC/ST, 500 for OBC, and 500 for General category students.

What is the award for the ONGC scholarship?
The applicants will be awarded a scholarship of ₹48,000 per annum to each scholar.


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