ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026 Registration Form
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has invited online applications for the ONGC Merit Scholarship 2026 for students from economically weaker backgrounds pursuing professional higher education. The scholarship is intended for eligible first-year students in approved full-time courses.
As per the available details, the application start date is 2026-04-01 and the last date to apply is 2026-05-15 (up to 06:00 PM). The application fee is ₹0 for all categories.
The scholarship mentions a benefit of ₹48,000 per year, disbursed through bank transfer, with yearly renewal linked to academic performance (minimum qualifying marks/CGPA as specified). Candidates should read the complete official notification before submitting the form.
Application Start
Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Last Date To Apply
Fri, 15 May 2026
Scheme Overview
Important Dates
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 0/- |
SC / ST | Rs. 0/- |
PH (Divyang) | Rs. 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | NA |
Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation | Kindly read official notification |
Scholarship Details & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled in 1st year of full-time professional courses (Engineering/MBBS/MBA/Geology/Geophysics).
- Must have minimum 60 marks or 6.0 CGPA in the previous qualifying exam.
- Scholarship amount is renewable yearly based on performance (minimum 60, as mentioned).
- For detailed, post-wise eligibility conditions, read the full notification.
Scholarship Amount
- ₹48,000 per year for professional courses.
- Applicable streams listed: Engineering / MBBS / MBA / Geology / Geophysics.
- Disbursement mode: Annual bank transfer.
How to Apply
- 1Apply online for ONGC Merit Scholarship Registration 2026 within the last date.
- 2Read the full official notification before filling the form.
- 3Keep documents ready: eligibility records, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- 4Keep scanned files ready: photo, signature, ID proof, etc.
- 5Before final submission, preview all entries and verify each column carefully.
- 6Take a printout of the final submitted application form.