Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a leading public sector enterprise in India’s oil and gas sector, is renowned for its contributions and has earned a place on Fortune’s list of “Most Admired Energy Companies.” As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ONGC offers a scholarship program to support students from various backgrounds pursuing higher education in engineering, MBBS, MBA, and geophysics/geology. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the ONGC Scholarship, including eligibility criteria, award details, and the application process.
Overview of ONGC
ONGC stands as a pillar in India’s oil and gas industry, being the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in the country. The company’s CSR efforts extend beyond the energy sector, addressing areas such as education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment through various programs. The ONGC Scholarship is one such initiative aimed at promoting higher education among students from SC/ST, OBC, and general categories.
Scholarship Details
Total Number of Scholarships
ONGC offers a total of 2,000 scholarships annually, distributed among different categories as follows:
- SC/ST Students: 1,000 scholarships
- OBC Students: 500 scholarships
- General Category Students: 500 scholarships
Scholarship Amount
Each recipient receives ₹48,000 per annum, disbursed as ₹4,000 per month.
Field-Wise Distribution
- Engineering: 500 for SC/ST, 300 for OBC, 300 for General
- MBBS: 90 for SC/ST, 50 for OBC, 50 for General
- MBA: 140 for SC/ST, 50 for OBC, 50 for General
- Masters in Geology/Geophysics: 270 for SC/ST, 100 for OBC, 100 for General
Zone-Wise Distribution
Scholarships are allocated across five zones:
- 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
Special Note
50% of the scholarships are reserved for female candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ONGC Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Indian
- Academic Qualification: Must be a full-time student in the 1st year of the relevant course (Engineering/MBBS/MBA/Masters in Geology/Geophysics) at a recognized institution.
- Marks:
- Engineering/MBBS: Minimum 60% in Class 12
- MBA/Masters in Geology/Geophysics: Minimum 60% in graduation or 6.0 CGPA/OGPA
- Income:
- SC/ST: Less than ₹4.50 lakh per annum
- OBC/General: Less than ₹2 lakh per annum
- Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as of October 16, 2023
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply manually by following these steps:
- Visit the ONGC scholarship official page.
- Click on ‘Apply Scholarship’ and complete the application form.
- Upload all required documents, including the certified application form, to the ONGC office of the respective zone based on their institution’s location.
Required Documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate
- Age proof (Birth certificate/Class 10 marksheet)
- Marksheet of the qualifying examination
- Annual family income certificate
- Bank details
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Undertaking
Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded based on merit. The selection for Engineering and MBBS programs depends on Class 12 marks, while for MBA and Geology/Geophysics, graduation performance is considered. Preference is given to students from low-income families and those from below-poverty-line backgrounds.
Terms and Conditions
- Scholarship recipients cannot receive any other financial assistance.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance and conduct to continue receiving the scholarship.
- A minimum of 50% marks or a 5-grade point average is required to retain the scholarship.
For more information and to apply, visit the official ONGC scholarship page.
