Staff Writer: Sweata Maiti
Last Updated: July 3, 2025, 4:30:00 PM IST
| Synopsis: To mark National Doctors’ Day 2025, various scholarships have been highlighted that offer fee waivers, stipends, and support to NEET UG qualifiers pursuing MBBS. These schemes are run by the central government, state bodies, NGOs, and private foundations. The aim is to enhance access for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. |
NEW DELHI | As around 23 lakh students registered for NEET UG 2025, scholarship schemes have emerged to support them financially while pursuing MBBS courses. These grants come from government programmes, NGOs, and private bodies, aimed at reducing economic barriers for bright medical aspirants.
1. Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USP):
– Central sector scholarship by the Ministry of Education
– Supports up to 82,000 students annually across professional, graduate, and postgraduate streams
– Disbursement via DBT based on Class 12 merit
2. ONGC Scholarship Scheme:
– Offers ₹48,000 per year to SC/ST, OBC, and EWS students pursuing MBBS, engineering, MBA, geology, or geophysics
– Selection based on academic merit and economic background.
3. All India Pre-Medical Scholarship Test (AIPMST):
– Rewards high NEET or related test scores:
- ≥90%: two years’ tuition
- 80–90%: one year’s tuition
- 70–80%: a laptop
- Below 70%: also eligible for a laptop
4. Vidyavridhi Medical Scholarship:
– Yashoda Foundation scheme in Hyderabad
– Ten students selected annually receive ₹10,000–₹50,000 per year for four years
These scholarship opportunities provide vital financial relief and academic encouragement to NEET UG qualifiers pursuing medical studies. Aspirants are advised to review each scheme’s official guidelines, gather necessary documents (like NEET scores, income and category proofs), and submit applications ahead of deadlines to secure essential support during their MBBS education.