MEXT Scholarship 2026: Applications Open for Indian Students to Study in Japan
MEXT Scholarship 2026: Japan opens applications for Indian students — eligibility details here
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The Embassy of Japan in India has opened applications for the 2026 MEXT Scholarship, allowing Indian students under 35 to pursue fully funded graduate studies in Japan. Applicants must submit their forms by May 13, 2026, with scholarships covering various disciplines and offering a monthly stipend.
- 01Applications for the MEXT Scholarship 2026 are open for Indian students under 35 years old.
- 02Eligible courses include a wide range of disciplines from humanities to engineering.
- 03Monthly stipends are approximately ₹85,300 for doctoral students and ₹84,700 for master's students.
- 04The application deadline is May 13, 2026, with exams scheduled for June 28.
- 05Education fees are fully covered, and round-trip airfare is provided.
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The Embassy of Japan in India has announced the opening of applications for the MEXT Scholarship 2026, aimed at Indian students seeking graduate-level education in Japan. This scholarship is fully funded and available to applicants under 35 years of age. Interested candidates must submit their preliminary application forms via email to scholarship-india@nd.mofa.go.jp by May 13, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The scholarship covers various disciplines including humanities, social sciences, engineering, and more. The scholarship tenure for non-regular students begins in April, September, or October 2027 and lasts until March 2029. Recipients of the scholarship will receive a monthly stipend of 145,000 yen (approximately ₹85,300) for doctoral programs and 144,000 yen (approximately ₹84,700) for master’s programs. In addition to the stipend, education fees are fully waived, and round-trip airfare is included. The Japan Information Centre in New Delhi has urged applicants to direct only genuine queries to them, emphasizing the importance of reviewing the official guidelines for detailed information.
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The MEXT Scholarship provides Indian students with the opportunity to pursue advanced education in Japan, enhancing their academic and professional prospects.
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