Study In Japan: Indian students looking towards Japan for postgraduate studies now have a golden chance. The process of applying for the prestigious Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2025-26 is officially open, providing full scholarships on various levels of study for the 2026 academic intake.
Run by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the scheme offers full funding—tuition fees, living costs, and travel—in which foreign students can study everything from undergraduate degrees to research and specialist training.
What’s on Offer?
For Indian applicants, scholarships are available in four categories:
• Research Students: Advanced studies with the option to progress to Master’s/PhD.
• Undergraduate Students: Full bachelor’s degree programs.
• National Institute of Technology: Associate degree (diploma-level studies).
• Specialised Training College: Vocational and certificate courses.
Application Windows
The Embassy of Japan in India has announced the following key dates:
• Research Students: April 14 – May 13, 2025
• Undergraduate, Technology & Training College: April 22 – May 26, 2025
Who can apply?
The scholarship is available to citizens of nations that have diplomatic ties with Japan. Applicants must meet academic requirements for their chosen course. Candidates must be born on or after April 2, 1990, and have a bachelor’s degree (or above) in order to participate in research investigations. Maintaining good physical and mental health is crucial, and depending on the course, fluency in either English or Japanese may be needed.
Application process:
Applicants should prepare for a multi-step selection journey:
Step 1: Submit Documents to the Japanese Embassy or consulates.
Step 2: Screening Round for document verification.
Step 3: Written Tests based on your chosen field.
Step 4: Interviews with embassy officials.
Step 5: Placement Process at Japanese universities.
Step 6: Final Selection by MEXT.
Documents required:
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Letters of recommendation
• Medical fitness certificate
• Study or research plan
• Language proficiency proof (if applicable)
Additional documentation may be required depending on your application type.
For complete details, visit the official website of the Embassy of Japan in India.
