4 Scholarships Every Aspiring MBBS Student in India Should Know About

Doctors’ Day was on July 1, but it’s never too late to talk about the people training to become one. Medical education in India, especially MBBS, comes with high fees that many students from low-income families simply can’t afford. Scholarships don’t remove the stress completely, but they do offer some much-needed support to keep going in the medical journey.

Here’s a look at four key scholarships for NEET-UG qualifiers and MBBS students.

• What it is: A scholarship by the ONGC Foundation for students pursuing MBBS, Engineering, MBA, Geology, or Geophysics.

• Eligibility:

  -Must belong to SC, ST, OBC, or General EWS category

  -Must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12

  -Enrolled in a full-time regular course

  -Annual family income must be under ₹4.5 lakh

• Amount: ₹48,000 per year

• Special Notes:

  -Half of the total scholarships are reserved for female students

  -Over 800 students benefited in 2020–21

• What it is: A 4-year scholarship program by the Yashoda Hospital Group

• Coverage: Tuition fees from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per year

• Eligibility:

  -10 students selected per academic batch (40 total in launch year)

  -Must apply for extension each year

  -Selection based on interview

  -Offered specifically for students pursuing MBBS

• Application Process:

  -Fill in the student registration form

  -Submit documents like 10th/12th marksheets, NEET scores, BPL card, and income proof

• Important: Scholarship is directly paid to the college in the student’s name

• What it is: A scholarship entrance exam for students willing to pursue MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, or BUMS

• Eligibility:

  -Must have completed 10+2 with PCB subjects

• Scholarship Structure (Based on Score):

  -Section A: 1000 students scoring ≥90% – 2 years tuition fee waiver

  -Section B: 5000 students scoring 80–90% – 1 year tuition fee waiver

  -Section C: 10,000 students scoring 70–80% – free standard laptop

  -Section D: 1000 students scoring below 70% also get a standard laptop

• Additional Info:

  -Students not eligible for these courses can explore alternate health science scholarships via AIPMST Primary

• What it is: A central government scholarship for students in higher education, including professional courses like MBBS

• Eligibility:

  -Based on Class 12 merit

  -Annual family income must be ≤ ₹4.5 lakh

  -Only for regular (not distance or diploma) courses

• Reservation: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC, 5% for persons with disabilities

• Scholarship Amount:

  -₹12,000/year for UG (first 3 years)

  -₹20,000/year for PG or for 4th–5th year of integrated or professional courses

• How It Works:

  -Apply via National Scholarship Portal

  -Credentials verified via DigiLocker

  -The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account

Conclusion: Apply Early, Apply Smart

These scholarships won’t cover everything, but they do help lighten the load. If you’re planning to study MBBS or are already doing it, it’s worth checking these out and applying on time.

(Rh/Pooja Bansal/MSM/SE)