There are Several Schemes to Provide Relief to Students in MBBS Fees
Becoming a doctor is the dream of millions of students in India, but the high fees of medical studies become a financial burden for many families. The annual fee of a course like MBBS is in lakhs of rupees, which can create problems especially for financially weak but meritorious students.
In such a situation, the Government of India, various private institutions and companies run many scholarship schemes, which provide financial assistance to medical students.
Here’s complete information about the seven major scholarship schemes available for students pursuing MBBS or who have qualified for NEET.
1. Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Provider: Government of India
Eligibility: Students from SC, ST, OBC and minority categories who have secured good marks in 12th
Benefits:
Amount: ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 per annum
Course: All graduate and professional courses including MBBS
Selection Process: Based on merit and family income
Application Website: [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in)
2. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes
Provider: Government of India
Eligibility: Students from SC, ST, OBC, EWS and minority categories
Benefits:
Amount: ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per annum
Course: MBBS including All degree courses
Feature: Application for both central and state schemes possible from a single portal
Application website: [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in)
3. Vidyadhan Scholarship (Sarojini Damodhan Foundation)
Provider: Sarojini Damodhan Foundation
Eligibility: More than 90% marks in 10th, Family income less than ₹2 lakh per annum
Benefits: Amount: ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 per annum
Course: From 11th to professional courses like MBBS
Selection process: Application, online test and interview
Application website: [vidyadhan.org](https://www.vidyadhan.org)
4. AIPMST (Secondary) Scholarship Exam
Provider: Bright Scholarship Pvt Ltd
Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BAMS students qualifying NEET
Benefits: 90%+ score: 2 years tuition fee waived, 80-90%: 1 year fee waived, 70-80%: Standard laptop, Below 70%: Console laptop
Feature: AIPMST Primary Scheme for Non-MBBS students
Application Website: [aipmstsecondary.co.in](https://aipmstsecondary.co.in)
5. VidyaVriddhi Medical Scholarship (Yashoda Hospitals Group)
Provider: Yashoda Foundation
Eligibility: Economically weaker MBBS students
Benefits:
Amount: From ₹10,000 ₹50,000 per annum (up to 4 years)
Beneficiaries: 10 students every year
Features: Assistance in tuition fees as well as other educational expenses
Application Website: [yashodafoundation.org](https://www.yashodafoundation.org)
6. ONGC Scholarship Scheme
Provider: ONGC Foundation
Eligibility: MBBS first year SC, ST, OBC, EWS category students
Benefits:
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility Income Limit: Annual family income less than ₹2 lakh
Selection Process: Based on academic merit and income
Application Website: [ongcscholar.org](https://www.ongcscholar.org)
7. Indian Oil Educational Scholarship (IOCL)
Provider: Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Eligibility: MBBS first year students, Family income less than ₹1 lakh
Benefits: Amount: ₹3,000 per month (for 4 years)
Beneficiaries: Approximately 2,600 students per year
Features: Good academic performance required for scholarship renewal every year
Application Website: [iocl.com](https://www.iocl.com)
In expensive studies like MBBS, scholarship schemes are a great support for those students who are financially weak but are performing excellently in studies. The above scholarships not only provide relief in tuition fees but also help in other educational expenses at times. If you have qualified NEET, then definitely apply for these schemes and move forward towards fulfilling your dream.
Important Tips
Keep getting information about the last dates of application from the concerned website from time to time. Keep all the necessary documents ready in advance – like Aadhar card, income certificate, mark sheet etc. Merit, income and social category play an important role in scholarship selection.
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