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.