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MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)

Government of Japan (MEXT) · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD

Japan's flagship fully funded government scholarship, applied for through the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi.

Award
Full tuition, JPY 117,000-145,000 monthly stipend and return airfare
Your cost after award
approx. INR 1 lakh / year
Deadline
April-May each year (via the Embassy of Japan in India)
Apply on the official site(opens in.emb-japan.go.jp in a new tab)Opens in.emb-japan.go.jp. Always confirm dates and rules there before applying.

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Eligibility

  • Indian citizen in good health, usually under 35 for research students
  • Strong academic record in the field you plan to study
  • Willingness to learn Japanese; written test and interview at the Embassy