Indian Oil Educational Scholarship 2025[Upto Rs 36,000 per year]

Indian Oil Educational Scholarship 2025[Upto Rs 36,000 per year] The Indian Oil Educational Scholarship 2025, offered by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), aims to support meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing various educational streams. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing studies in various streams, including Class 10+2,Engineering, MBBS, or MBA and ITI. Each year, Indian Oil selects various students from different states across India and provides them with financial assistance to support their education. The scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence and help students achieve their career goals without financial constraints. Through this initiative, IOCL reaffirms its dedication to social responsibility by supporting the education and skill development of the nation’s youth.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Oil Educational Scholarship

To be eligible for Indian Oil Educational Scholarship an applicant must:

• Applicant must be enrolled in Schools / Colleges / Institutions recognized by MCI / AICTE / State Education Boards/State Technical Education Boards / ICSE / ISC / CBSE.
• Family’s annual income should not exceed the specified limit (usually around INR 1,00,000 to INR 2,00,000).
• Applicant must be enrolled in a full time regular course
• Applicant must have scored a minimum of 65% marks in previous class (for General Category Students)and must have scored minimum of 55% in the preceeding class (for SC/ST/OBC/Girls) and minimum 50% marks (For Pwd candidates)
• Age limit of the candidates must be between 15 to 30 years. Age relaxation up to 3 years for OBC candidates, for 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is permissible
• Children of IOCL employees, its joint ventures, subsidiary companies, and consultants managing the scheme are not eligible.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates whose Gross Joint family annual income is below INR 60,000

Benefits of Indian Oil Educational Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies based on the course:
For 10-12 & ITI: Rs 12,000 per year
For Engineering /MBBS/MBA :Rs 36,000 per year

Note: The scholarship covers tuition fees, books, and other educational expenses.

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Documents Required for Indian Oil Educational Scholarship

There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the Indian Oil Educational Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Mark sheets of the previous qualifying examination
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority
• Proof of admission (e.g., admission letter)
• Bank account details (preferably in the applicant’s name)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (for PwD candidate)
• Aadhar Card or PAN Card as Identity Proof

Selection Criteria for Indian Oil Educational Scholarship

Both academic performance and financial circumstances are considered when selecting applicants for the IOCL scholarship. The selection process for the IOCL scholarship is as follows:

• The students’ combined household income should be less than INR 1,00,000.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by mail and asked to submit important papers such as caste certificates, income certificates, birth certificates, and so on.
• Minimum qualifying marks for students under various categories are
  General- 65%
  SC/ST/OBC/ Girls- 55%
  PWDs- 50
• Students will be selected after their eligibility conditions have been rigorously verified.

Application Process for Indian Oil Educational Scholarship

• Click on the ‘Apply ’ button.
• Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page.’
  • If not registered on Buddy4Study – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Indian Oil Educational Scholarship’ application form page.
• Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
• Fill in the required details correctly in the online application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’. 
• If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Tentative Date for 2025

Application Start: July 2025
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is Indian Oil Educational Scholarship?

The Indian Oil Educational Scholarship 2025, offered by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), aims to support meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing various educational streams. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing studies in various streams, including Class 10+2,Engineering, MBBS, or MBA and ITI.

2.What is the Benefit of Indian Oil Educational Scholarship?

The scholarship amount varies based on the course:
For 10-12 & ITI: Rs 12,000 per year
For Engineering /MBBS/MBA :Rs 36,000 per year

3.Who can apply for the Indian Oil Educational Scholarship?
Students pursuing 10+2, ITI, Engineering, MBBS, or MBA from recognized institutions.

4.Is there any income limit to apply?
Yes, annual family income should generally be below ₹1,00,000–₹2,00,000, depending on the category.

5.Can students from private colleges apply?
Yes, if the institution is recognized by relevant education boards or councils.

6.Is there any age limit to apply?
Typically, students must be between 15–30 years, but check exact age criteria in the notification.

7.Can students who have received other scholarships apply?
No, this scheme does not allow recipients of other scholarships.

8.What are the minimum marks required?

• General: 65%
• OBC/SC/ST/Girls: 55%
• PwD: 50%

9.Are correspondence or distance learning students eligible?
No, only full-time regular students are eligible.

10.Is the scholarship renewable every year?
No re-application is required yearly, but continuation depends on academic performance and promotion to the next year.

11.Are diploma students eligible?
No, unless enrolled in a full-time 2-year ITI program.

12.Is MBA specialization (like HR/Marketing) considered?
Yes, any full-time MBA stream is acceptable.

13.How can I apply for the scholarship?
Apply online through www.iocl.com.

14.What documents are required?
Marksheet, income certificate, caste/PwD certificate, admission proof, bank details, photo, and ID proof.

15.Can I edit my application after submission?
No, once submitted, applications usually cannot be edited.

16.Is Aadhaar mandatory for application?
Aadhaar is preferred for identity and bank linkage but not mandatory.

17.Do I need to submit hard copies?
No hard copies are needed unless specifically requested.

18.How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
Directly into the applicant’s bank account in installments or lump sum.

19.When are the results declared?
Typically within 4–6 weeks after the application closing date.

20.How do I check my scholarship status?
Through the IOCL scholarship portal login.

21.What happens if I fail a semester/year?
The scholarship may be discontinued if the student fails to get promoted.

22.Can children of IOCL employees apply?
No, they are not eligible.

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