| Cover | May 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-54318 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ONCOSEC MEDICAL INCORPORATED |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001444307 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0573252 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 820 Bear Tavern Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Ewing |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 08628-1021 |
| City Area Code | (855) |
| Local Phone Number | 662-6732 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ONCS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
