OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students 2025 The OP Jindal Scholarship for MBA and Engineering Students is a prestigious, fully merit-based award valued at ₹1.5 lakh/year, targeted at the brightest MBA students from elite Indian institutes. Success hinges on top academic performance, a compelling proposal, and strong leadership and communication skills. No financial means test or bond is required.
Contents
- Eligibility Criteria for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
- Benefits of OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
- Documents Required for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
- Last Date
- Application Process for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
- Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Criteria for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
To be eligible for OP Jindal Scholarship or Engineering & MBA students the applicant must meet the following requirements:
Engineering Stream (UG)
- Top 3 students from each year (1st–4th) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Metallurgical branches
- 1st-year eligibility based on entrance ranks; subsequent years on GPA/academic performance
Management Stream (PG/MBA)
- Top 10 students from each year (1st & 2nd) of management programs
- For 1st-year, eligibility via entrance rank; 2nd+ years, via academic results.
Note: The applicants must belong to IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, ISM Dhanbad, IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Indore, Kozhikode, Shillong, Sambalpur), XLRI, SPJIMR, FMS-Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, JBIMS, Jindal Global Business School, OPJU–Raigarh, and others.
Benefits of OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
Selected Applicants recieve a scholarship amount depending upon their courses:
- Engineering scholars receive ₹80,000/year
- Management scholars receive ₹150,000/year
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Documents Required for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the Central Sector Scheme for SC Students application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Educational certificates/marksheets
- Business Proposal in PDF
- Bank account details
Last Date
Applications will open soon
Application Process for OP Jindal Scholarship for Engineering & MBA students
- Click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
- Click the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
- Click ‘Register Now’, fill in the required details, then click ‘Sign up’. User ID and password will be sent to the provided email address.
- Use proper ID and password to log in.
- Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Note:- Eligible applicants can also register through the OPJEMS mobile app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of scholarship is OP Jindal Scholarship?
A purely merit-based scholarship—financial need is not considered - How many students receive OP Jindal Scholarship each year?
100 students are awarded scholarships annually—combined across engineering and management streams - Are there any post-scholarship obligations?
No bonds or long-term commitments—students are free post-award . - If I already have another scholarship, can I still apply for OP Jindal Scholarship?
Yes—existing scholars are eligible as long as they meet merit criteria - Who can be nominated for OP Jindal Scholarship?
Only institute-nominated students. Self-nomination is not allowed - Can past awardees reapply for OP Jindal Scholarship?
Yes—previously selected students are eligible again if they qualify . - Can students from non-participating institutes apply for OP Jindal Scholarship?
No—only students from select premier engineering and management institutes are eligible - Are dual-degree students eligible for OP Jindal Scholarship?
No—only core/flagship engineering or management programs are eligible; dual/mixed streams are excluded
- What is the award amount of OP Jindal Scholarship?
- Engineering scholars: ₹80,000/year
- Management scholars: ₹1,50,000/year
- What are the important dates?
Applications will open soon - When is medal ceremony held of OP Jindal Scholarship?
After final results; dates are communicated via the OPJEMS portal/app
- How do students register for OP Jindal Scholarship?
After institutional nomination, register via the OPJEMS mobile app or web portal . - What is the selection process?
- Proposal submission
- Online test (psychometric + Jindal Group awareness)
- Virtual interview
→ Final results announced
- What psychometric test is used?
The PPA (Personal Profile Analysis) test, based on the DISC behavioral model
- What documents are required?
- Passport-size photo
- Academic certificates (entrance rank or marksheets)
- Business proposal (PDF)
- Bank details for fund disbursement
- What should the business proposal include?
Must present an innovative, sustainable socio-economic solution, covering:- Objective and executive summary
- Problem background
- Solution description, benefits & risks
- Financial forecast
- Bonus: steel-industry or digital-tech angle earns extra points
- How are nominees selected?
- Engineering: top 3 per year in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy
- Management: top 10 per year in MBA/PGDBM
(1st year via entrance rank, later years via academic performance)
- What types of institutes are included?
- Engineering: IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, ISM Dhanbad, OPJIT Raigarh, etc.
- Management: IIMs, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, JBIMS, JGBS, etc.
- Does it include a medal or certificate?
Yes—recipients receive a medal and a certificate along with the scholarship money - Is the entire process conducted online?
Yes—all stages—including registration, proposal submission, tests, interviews, and result announcements—are fully virtual
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