There will be dozens of questions in your mind like: What are the total number of scholarships awarded? What is the distribution among males and females? What is the program-wise distribution and state-wise distribution? What benefits are offered in this scholarship? Who can apply for this scholarship? What is the application process? Everything is mentioned below.
Program overview The Ongc Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Name: ONGC
- Country: India
- Study level: Graduation, Masters
- Financial Benefits: fully funded
- Application deadline: The ONGC scholarship 2024 last date is in November. The Application process will start in October.
No. of Scholarships
- Total Number of Scholarships Awarded Annually: 2,000
- Total Number of Scholarships for Females: 1000
- Total Number of Scholarships for SC/ST Students: 1000
- Total Number of Scholarships for OBC Students: 500
- Total Number of Scholarships for General Category Students: 500
Stream-wise Distribution of Scholarships
The scholarships are allocated based on the academic streams of the applicants
- Engineering: 500 scholarships for SC/ST students, 300 for OBC students, and 300 for General category students.
- MBBS: 90 scholarships for SC/ST students, 50 for OBC students, and 50 for General category students.
- MBA: 140 scholarships for SC/ST students, 50 for OBC students, and 50 for General category students.
- Masters in Geology/Geophysics: 270 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
Zone-wise Distribution of Scholarships
The scholarships are further distributed across different zones in India to ensure regional diversity:.
- North Zone: 200 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
- West Zone: 200 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
- North-East Zone: 200 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
- East Zone: 200 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
- South Zone: 200 scholarships for SC/ST students, 100 for OBC students, and 100 for General category students.
States Covered by Each Zone
- North Zone: Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
- West Zone: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu.
- North-East Zone: Assam, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland.
- East Zone: Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand.
- South Zone: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep.
Financial support and benefits
Each scholarship provides a substantial financial aid of ₹48,000 per annum, equating to ₹4,000 per month for each scholar.
A Book grant of ₹6,000 per year.
Other Benefits
Internship opportunities at ONGC facilities.
Selection Criteria
ONGC scholarship is a completely merit-based scholarship program. Students are shortlisted based on their performance in the Class 12th (or equivalent) examination. It is awarded to those students who have a brilliant record in their previous studies.
The final decision is made after conducting the entrance exam. Preference is given to financially deserving students.
Application Process
- Visit the official website of the ONGC scholarship program.
- Click on the “Apply Scholarship” button.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Provide the details of the Required documents.
- Send a file containing the photocopies of the application form and required attested documents to the designated ONGC office address.
The ONGC scholarship is a great chance for Indian students in specific fields. It offers financial aid, book grants, and even internships! If you’re eligible and just started your engineering, MBBS, MBA, or Geology/Geophysics Masters, apply! Good luck!
