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Govt of Japan

Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly cycle. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

Japanese Government education scholarship.

Amount

Full tuition + ₹1.4-1.7 lakh/month JPY equivalent + travel + airfare

Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD / Research

State

National (all India)

Usual window

Yearly cycle

Eligibility

Indian students for Japanese universities

Questions

Who is eligible for MEXT Scholarship (Japan Govt)?

Indian students for Japanese universities

How much does MEXT Scholarship (Japan Govt) pay?

Full tuition + ₹1.4-1.7 lakh/month JPY equivalent + travel + airfare

How do I apply for MEXT Scholarship (Japan Govt)?

Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000007.html — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly cycle. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

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