STUDY IN JAPAN
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIPS
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Updated on 6 August 2026
The purpose of these scholarship programs is to accept excellent human resources from foreign countries, including India, to Japan, as international students, to promote mutual understanding with foreign countries and to form human networks, to strengthen the educational and research abilities of Japanese universities, and to make international intellectual contributions.
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| Sl. No. |
Type |
Level |
No. of Scholarships |
Application Period |
Remarks |
| 1 |
Research Student |
Research studies
(possible to continue to
Master's/Ph.D course) |
To be announced |
20 April-15 May,2026
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Applications closed for 2027
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| 2 |
Undergraduate Students |
Undergraduate level leading to Bachelors Degree |
12
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23 April-25 May,2026
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Applications closed for 2027 |
| 3 |
College of Technology (KOSEN) |
Undergraduate level leading to Associate Degree (Diploma) |
12 |
23 April-25 May,2026 |
Applications closed for 2027
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| 4 |
Specialized Training College Students |
Undergraduate level leading to Certificate |
12 |
23 April-25 May,2026 |
Applications closed for 2027
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| 5 |
Japanese Studies Students |
Undergraduate level leading to Certificate |
6 |
Dec-Jan |
Applications closed for 2026
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| 6 |
Young Leaders’ Program Students |
Masters Degree course |
A few |
Jul-Sep |
Applications closed for 2026 |
| 7 |
Teacher Training Students |
Undergraduate level leading to Certificate |
6 |
Dec-Feb |
Applications closed for 2026 |
For any further clarifications, please get in touch with
Mr. Sinha, Email:jpemb.sinha@nd.mofa.go.jp
Please also mention your telephone number, with area code, while sending your query by email.
Japan Information Centre (JIC),
Embassy of Japan,
50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110021.
Attention to Japanese Government Scholarship Applicants
All application procedures for Japanese Government (Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) Scholarships are conducted through Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan.
If you require any further information regarding Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, please contact the Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan where you wish to enroll.
No application fee is charged. Therefore, please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fees or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.
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