Know Scholarships for NEET Qualified Students

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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