Applications are invited for OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship 2023. The last date of application is 19 September.
About the Scholarship
His legacy and the vision of inclusive growth are being carried forward by the O. P. Jindal Group companies through various initiatives in education & vocational training, healthcare and community development activities across the country. In 2007, the Group instituted the O.P. Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarships (OPJEMS).
These scholarships are aimed at promoting academic and leadership excellence and are awarded to meritorious students who emulate the vision and values of Shri O. P. Jindal and have the potential to become leaders in entrepreneurial excellence and innovation.
Every year, 100 students from 40-43 premier engineering and management institutions are awarded. In last 16 years, more than 1,500 students have been awarded with this coveted scholarship.
Eligibility
Engineering Institutes
- First three toppers from each year of the following streams of engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering
- The selection of students from 1st year will be based on the entrance exam ranking considered by college at the time of the selection.
- The selection of students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year will be based on the academic performance of the previous year.
Management Institutes
- First ten toppers from each year of management
- 1st year students: entrance exam ranking considered by college at the time of the admission
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students based on the academic performance of the previous year.
Selection Process
| S. No | Test Phase | Description of Phase | Assesment Criteria | Timeline | ||
| 1 | Phase 1 | Business Proposals: Presenting an innovative and sustainable solution to the problems faced by India. | Parameters for assessments: a. Thoroughness of the proposal b. Innovation of the solution proposed c. Feasibility of the solution View Guidelines & Instructions for Business Proposal | 19th September 2023 (Tuesday) | ||
| 2 | Phase 1 | Online Test | Stage 1: Behavioral test to determine your leadership competenciesStage 2: General Awareness Test about OP Jindal Group (based on information available on websites of respective companies of OP Jindal Group) | Test Date & Duration: One-hour test to be scheduled between 21st & 22nd September 2023 (Thursday & Friday) | ||
| 3 | Phase 2 | Interviews: Assessing candidates ability on various parameters | The candidates will be shortlisted for interviews on the basis of cumulative score of Phase 1 & 2. Interviews will be conducted virtually over a video call by a panel of experts from various industries. | 16th – 20th October 2023 (Monday-Friday) | ||
| 4 | Phase 3 | Result Declaration | 31st October 2023 (Tuesday) |
Application
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via this page.
Amount
- Management – INR 1,50,000 per Student
- Engineering – INR 80,000 per Student.
Important dates
| Date of Launch Last date for registration Last date for submitting business proposal Date of online test Date of virtual interview Declaration of final results | : 7th August 2023 (Monday) : 19th September 2023 (Tuesday) : 19th September 2023 (Tuesday) : 21st & 22nd September 2023 (Thursday & Friday) : 16th – 20th October 2023 (Monday-Friday) : 31st October 2023 (Tuesday) |
FAQs
How many students will be awarded scholarships?
A total of 100 students shall be awarded.
Is financial need of the student also taken into account while deciding an award of the scholarship?
No, OPJEMS is a scholarship that is awarded purely on the basis of merit and a financial need is not taken into account in any of the decisions.
How a student can nominate himself / herself for OPJEMS scholarship?
Students cannot nominate themselves; they can only be nominated by their respective institute according to the nomination criteria.
How will the online test and interviews are conducted this year?
Everything from launch to online test & interview will happen on virtual platform.
