OBC Scholarship 2024 - Check Central and State Government OBC Scholarship Details Here

OBC Scholarships 2024 - List of OBC Scholarships

The central and state government provides financial assistance to students by using various scholarship schemes. It helps meritorious students to complete their studies with the help of assistance provided by the government. Below, we have tabulated some of the best OBC 2024 scholarships for reference of students, check them out.

OBC Scholarship 2024 - National Fellowship for OBC

The NF-OBC scholarship is provided by the government of India to increase the opportunity for students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The National Fellowship for OBC scholarship helps students by providing them with financial support to pursue higher studies. The NF-OBC scholarship application is released in the month of October.

The NF-OBC provides a total number of 300 junior research fellowships and 300 senior research fellowships to OBC students. The rate of fellowship for the JRF level is Rs. 25000 per month and for SRF level, it is Rs 28000 per month.

NF-OBC scholarship Eligibility

Check the below-given eligibility criteria of the National Fellowship for OBC scholarship.

• Students must pass the post-graduation examination.

• Students who belong to the OBC category and are admitted to the M.Phil/Ph.D course are eligible.

• After two years, if the research work of the student is satisfactory then the scholarship tenure will be extended.

• Students who get NF-OBC scholarship will not be able to take advantage of any central/ state/ or UGC offerings.

NF-OBC 2024 Scholarship - Procedure

Students can fill the national fellowship OBC scholarship application online. They can check the official website of the UGC and look for the scholarship link. To complete the application, they need to enter personal information and details of postgraduate qualifications, research topics, institute details, supervisor and scholarship details etc.

UGC has its mechanism to prepare the merit list, the decision of UGC with awarding the fellowship shall be final. The disbursement of the scholarship amount will be done through the student bank smart card.

Also, read:

• National Scholarship Portal Registration

• Punjab Scholarships 2024

• AP Scholarships

• UP Scholarships 2024

• MP Scholarships

Merit Scholarship for OBC Students (Delhi)

It is a scheme launched by the state government of Delhi. The scheme aims primarily at students pursuing a degree and technical /professional courses. It provides some financial aid to students to complete their studies. The application for merit scholarships for OBC students is released in March of every year.

Amount of Assistance & Level of Education

Group A: Degree course in medical/engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/ Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies (ii) Degree level course in Indian medicine B.A.M.S & comparable course in Ayurvedic, Unani/ Tibbia and Homeopathy system of Medicine. Degree courses and technical /professional and vocational

courses

• Hostellers Rs.1620/- per month for 12 Months

• Day Scholar Rs.900/- per month for 12 Months.

PG courses in above and other technical and professional courses:

• Hostellers Rs.1860/- per month for 12 Months.

• Day Scholar Rs.960/- per month for 12 Months

Group B: Diploma level courses in Indian medicine B.A.M.S & comparable course in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia and Homeopathy system of Medicine. Diploma level course in Engg. Technology, Architecture, Printing Technology, Overseer, Draftsman Surveyor, Hotel Management, Catering, Applied Nutrition, Commercial Pilot License Wireless & TV Operator Sound Recording & Engineering, Photography, Film Direction, Acting, Screenplay Writing. Post graduate courses in science subjects.

• Hostellers Rs.1110/- per month for 12 Months.

• Day Scholar Rs.720/- per month for 12 Months.

Group C: Certificate courses in Engg. Technology, Architecture & Medicine Diploma & Certificate courses in Agri/Vet Sc/Fisheries/Dairy/Public Health/Sanitary Inspector/Rural services/Library Science/subofficers course in National fire service college Nagpur, Degree/Post graduate Diploma & Post Graduate course in teachers training/ Library Sc./ Physical Edn/ Music/ Fine/ Arts/ Law/ Craft Instructor/ Passenger Transport Management/ Associate degree in Pharmacy. Certificate course in technical / professional and vocational courses form Govt. / recognised institutes (course duration at least one year)

• Hostellers Rs.930/- per month for 12 Months.

• Day Scholar Rs.630/- per month for 12 Months.

Group D: General courses up to graduate level:

• Hostellers Rs.804/- per month for 12 Months.

• Day Scholar Rs.420/- per month for 12 Months.

Post Graduate studies in Arts & Commerce & other subjects

• Hostellers Rs.930/- per month for 12 Months.

• Day Scholar Rs.630/- per month for 12 Months.

Merit Scholarship for OBC Students (Delhi) - Eligibility

Check the below-given eligibility criteria of the merit scholarship for OBC students pursuing professional and technical courses:

• Students must be studying in the recognised Colleges/Professional/ Technical Institutions.

• They need to score above 60% in the last academic year.

• The family income should not be more than 2 lakh per annum for OBC students.

• Students must be a resident of Delhi at least for the past three years.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Award to OBC Students, Delhi

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar state award is given to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/minorities. The OBC 2024 scholarship is given to the toppers of all professional/technical courses. Students can apply online for the scholarship. The application of scholarship for OBC students is released in March, every year.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Award - OBC Scholarship Eligibility

Go through the below-given eligibility criteria to proceed further for the OBC 2024 scholarship application:

• The student must belong to the SC/ST/OBC/minority community.

• They must clear Class 10 and 12 from Delhi.

• The award is given to a student, who tops among the SC/ST/OBC/Minorities in each discipline of the professional/Technical degree course.

Examination of the Following Institutions

1. Delhi Technical University, Bawana Road, Bawana Delhi.

2. Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology, Sector-3, Dwarka, New Delhi.

3. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi Gate, New Delhi.

4. University College of Medical Science, G.T.B Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi-32.

5. Delhi College of Pharmacy, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi.

6. College of Art, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi.

7. Nehru Homoeopathic College and Hospital, Defence Colony, New Delhi.

8. Jamia Millia University, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi.

9. Hamdard University, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi.

10. All Indian Institute of Medical Science, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

11. Indian Institute of Agriculture Research Pusa, New Delhi.

12. Dr. Saucheta Kriplani Medical College, New Delhi.

13. A&U Tibbia College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

14. Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

15. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi.

Amount of scholarship

An award of Rs.8000/- is given to each of the toppers amongst SC/ST/OBC/Minorities students in each discipline at the graduation level.

Also, check:

• Mahadbt Scholarship 2024

• Bihar Scholarship 2024

• Rajasthan Scholarship 2024

• Jharkhand Scholarship 2024

• Haryana Scholarship 2024

ONGC Scholarship for OBC

The ONGC Scholarship to meritorious OBC students is provided to students studying in the Engineering, MBBS, MBA or Master in Geophysics/Geology programme. This OBC scholarship by ONGC also aids in providing financial support to students. ONGC reserves 50% seats for the girl students. Students can fill the ONGC OBC scholarship application online through the official website, ongcscholar.org.

ONGC Scholarship for OBC Students - Eligibility Criteria

Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be allowed to apply for the OBC scholarship by ONGC. Check the eligibility criteria given below:

• OBC students studying in the first year of the graduation programme.

• All students must be Indian citizens.

• They should be enrolled in a full time course by AICTE/ MCI/UGC/Association of Indian Universities/State Education Boards/State Government/Central Government.

• They need to have at least 60% marks in Class 12 Engineering/MBBS course and a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.

• For PG courses the minimum grades are 6.0 in the 10 points scale of the grading system.

• The family income of the students must be less than 2 lakh per annum.

• The age of the student must not be more than 30 years as on October 16, 2023.

ONGC Scholarship - Selection Procedure

Students will be selected based on the aggregate marks in the qualifying examination prescribed for each eligible course of study. Students who score the same will be prioritised based on low income. Students from below-poverty line (BPL) families will be the top preference.

ONGC Scholarship Amount

Students who get selected for the OBC scholarship provided by ONGC will get Rs 48000 per annum. The amount will be deposited directly into the bank account of the student. The scholarship will be awarded till the end of the course.

PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The OBC scholarship aims to provide quality education to the students belonging to the OBC category. The PM YASASVI scholarship is one of the prominent scholarships for meritorious students. This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It provides funds to students of Class 9 to 12 to complete their studies. The last to fill the application form is December 31, 2023.

PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme - OBC Scholarship Eligibility

Before applying for PM YASASVI central sector scheme of top class education in schools for OBC, EBC and DNT students, check the eligibility criteria here.

• Students studying in the Top Class Schools (TCSs).

• The annual family income should be less than 2.5 lakh.

• Students need to have a bank account before applying for the scholarship.

OBC Scholarship PM YASASVI - Amount

Students who will get shortlisted for the PM YASASVI scholarship for OBC students will get financial assistance for tuition fees, hostel fees and other charges. The maximum amount provided is Rs 75,000 per annum for Class 9 and 10 students and Rs 1,25,000 per annum for Class 11 and 12 students.

OBC Scholarship 2024 - State Government

Here, we have provided the list of OBC 2024 scholarships provided by various states along with their scholarship amount. Students can apply for these scholarships through the national scholarship portal at scholarships.gov.in.

State-wise List of OBC Scholarships

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