Frequently Asked Questions

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Is financial need of the student also taken into account while deciding an award of the scholarship?
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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.
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How many students will be awarded scholarships?
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A total of 100 students shall be awarded.
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Would I be required to sign any long term bonds if I get the scholarship?
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No, there are no bonds in order to accept the scholarship.
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If at present I hold any scholarship, will I still be eligible to apply for OPJEMS?
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Yes, a student holding any other scholarship can still apply for OPJEMS, provided he/she meets the Eligibility criterion.
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How a student can nominate himself / herself for OPJEMS scholarship?
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Students cannot nominate themselves; they can only be nominated by their respective institute according to the nomination criteria.
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How a student can register himself / herself?
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Students can register themselves online (Click here to Register). Only students nominated by institute can register themselves.
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If a student who has been nominated / awarded in any of the previous year’s OPJEMS scholarship also eligible for current year OPJEMS scholarship?
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Yes he/she is eligible, provided he/she meets the eligibility criterion. See Eligibility Criteria here.
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How will the online test and interviews be conducted in 2025?
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Everything from launch to online test & interview will happen on virtual platform.
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What is the amount of scholarship?
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Scholarship amount for Management Students is Rs. 1,50,000
Scholarship amount for Engineering Students is Rs. 80,000
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What psychometric test will be used in OPJEMS online test?
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PPA (personal profile analysis) will be used. PPA assesses behavior basis DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance) theory formulated by Dr. William Moulton Marston.
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Can students from non-participating institutes apply for scholarship?
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No.
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Can students from mixed stream / dual degree apply or eligible?
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No. Students from only core / flagship courses are eligible.
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Q: How many students will be awarded scholarships?
A: A total of 100 students shall be awarded.
Q: Would I be required to sign any long term bonds if I get the scholarship?
A: No, there are no bonds in order to accept the scholarship.
Q: If at present I hold any scholarship, will I still be eligible to apply for OPJEMS?
A:Yes, a student holding any other scholarship can still apply for OPJEMS, provided he/she meets the Eligibility criterion.
Q: What are the important dates?
A: Important Dates for program launch, last date of registration and submitting proposals, date of test, interview and results, etc. will be available soon
Q: How a student can nominate himself / herself for OPJEMS scholarship?
A: Students cannot nominate themselves; they can only be nominated by their respective institute according to the nomination criteria.
Q: How a student can register himself / herself?
A: Students can register themselves through OPJEMS mobile app, by clicking on 'Register' tab. Only students nominated by institute can register themselves.
Q: Is student who has been nominated / awarded in any of the previous year’s OPJEMS scholarship also eligible for current year OPJEMS scholarship?
A: Yes he/ she is eligible, provided he/she meets the eligibility criterion. See Eligibility Criteria here.
Q: How will the online test and interviews are conducted this year?
A: Everything from launch to online test & interview will happen on virtual platform.
Q: When will Medal Ceremony happen?
A: Date(s) of Medal ceremony shall be communicated in due course of time.
Q: What is the amount of scholarship?
A: Scholarship amount for Management Institutes is Rs. 1,50,000
Scholarship amount for Engineering Institutes is Rs. 80,000
Q: What psychometric test will be used in OPJEMS online test?
A: PPA (personal profile analysis) will be used. PPA assesses behavior basis DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance) theory formulated by Dr. William Moulton Marston.
Q: Can students from non-participating institutes apply for scholarship?
A: No.
Q: Can students from mixed stream / dual degree apply or eligible?
A: No. Students from only core / flagship courses are eligible. See Eligibility Criteria here.
Q: What is Nomination Process of OPJEMS 2025?
A: Institutes representatives share the nominations basis eligible criteria for OPJEMS 2025.