MEXT Scholarship 2025: Dates, Deadline & Application Form

MEXT Scholarship 2025: Dates, Deadline, Application Form & Requirements

Edited By Prabhjyot Kaur | Updated on Feb 11, 2025 12:17 PM IST

The MEXT Scholarship 2025 is a great opportunity for Indian students to study in Japan. MEXT 2025 scholarships for Indian students are fully funded by Japanese government scholarships that fund the majority of the study expenses like tuition fees and living expenses. Indian students who are interested in studying any UG, PG, PHD level degrees or training can apply for these MEXT scholarships. There are seven types of MEXT Scholarships 2025 like research students category, scholarship, UG level scholarships Japanese study scholarships, etc, and more. So based on your study preferences you can choose your required types of MEXT 2025 scholarship and apply accordingly.

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MEXT Scholarship Highlights 2025
MEXT Scholarship 2025 for Indian Students
MEXT Scholarship Dates 2025-26
Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship
How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship 2026?
Benefits of MEXT Scholarships 2025
Top Japan Universities for Indian Students 2025

MEXT Scholarship 2025: Dates, Deadline, Application Form & Requirements

The application process for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships is conducted through Japanese embassies, consulates in your country, or institutions of higher education in Japan. If you are selected for MEXT Scholarships 2025, you need to get admission to a top Japanese university, with guidance provided by the embassy, consulate, or institution of higher education. Importantly, note that no MEXT 2025 scholarship application fee is charged while applying.

MEXT scholarships for India are offered by the Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan. The Japanese government provides these scholarships to encourage excellent human resources to study in Japan and strengthen the educational and research abilities of its universities. Read the article about the scholarship types, eligibility, application process and selection details, etc.

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MEXT Scholarship Highlights 2025

Funding Authority	Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
Total types of MEXT Scholarships	7 types
Scholarship type	Merit-based
Scholarship Application Fee	No fees in charged

MEXT Scholarship 2025 for Indian Students

As the MEXT Scholarship 2025 is for all international students, so Indian students are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. There are 7 types of MEXT scholarships. Each scholarship type is for different categories of study at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The application deadlines vary for each scholarship type and will be closed one year before the start of the academic year. It means students who want to study in the 2026 academic year in Japan must submit the scholarship application 2025 only. The application process is not online but must be sent offline through the Japanese Embassy in India for Indian students.

Once your application gets shortlisted you are required to appear for written examination and interview as a part of the selection process. Students who get selected for these MEXT government scholarships are exempted from paying tuition fees additionally they receive living and travel allowances.

Details MEXT Scholarship Types

Scholarship Type	Level	Applicable Field of Study
Research students	For research, masters Course, Ph.D. courses	Humanities, Social Science, Mathematical Science, Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Biology and Biotechnology, Agriculture and Fishery, Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Geology and Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Material Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, Sports Science
Teacher training students	Masters level	Education
Young Leaders Program (YLP) students	Masters degree	Business Administration, Law, School of Government, School of Local Governance
Undergraduate students	UG level	Social Sciences and Humanities, Natural Sciences
Japanese studies students	UG level	Japanese language and culture
College of Technology students	Undergraduate level leading to Associate Degree (Diploma)	Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information, Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Other Fields
Specialized training college students	Undergraduate level leading to Certificate	Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education

*Sourced from - Consulate General of Japan's Official Website

MEXT Scholarship Dates 2025-26

While applying for the MEXT scholarships, you are required to know the concerned dates like application deadlines, exam dates, interview dates, results dates, etc. Usually, the result of your application will be announced within 1 month and the written and interview dates will be scheduled in the second month after the application deadline. The application for the MEXT scholarship 2025 has closed except for 3 scholarship types which are mentioned below:

Upcoming MEXT scholarship 2025 deadlines India

Scholarship Type	Application Timelines 2025
Teacher training students	December -January
Japanese studies students	December - January
Young Leaders Program (YLP) students	July - September

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Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship

The eligibility requirement varies for each type of scholarship. So based on your course and degree level, check out the following general eligibility criteria for the MEXT Scholarship for Indian students mentioned below.

Nationality: India
Intent to study higher education in Japan
Japanese language fluency (if required)
Not received or qualified for any MEXT scholarship.
Not receiving or planning to accept any other Japanese government scholarships.

In addition to the basic eligibility, check the specific MEXT scholarship undergraduate requirements and postgraduate specifications mentioned for each scholarship type below.

Eligibility for MEXT Scholarship Types

Scholarship Type	Age Limit	Eligibility
Research students	Under 35 years	For masters course: 70% in bachelors degree. For Doctoral Courses: 70% irrelevant master's degree
Teacher training students	Under 35 years	5 years of teaching experience in primary or secondary schools
Young Leaders Program (YLP) students	Under 40 years	Any candidate recommended by the Ministry of Personnel Grieveinces and Pensions/ Ministry of Law and Justice/CII, FICCI or else Any government professional or legal professional with 2 to 4 years of work experience.
Undergraduate students	24 years or below	80% in 12th class
Japanese studies students	18 to 3 years	Enrolled in a few selected Japanese universities and completed 1 year of Japanese language or culture
College of Technology students	24 years or below	60% in 12th class
Specialized training college students	24 years or below	60% in 12th class

How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship 2026?

The process of application is offline. Indian students should visit the Japanese Embassies and consulates located in India to apply for these MEXT scholarships. Check the following application process mentioned below.

Visit the official Japanese Embassy website at www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html.
Under the Education tab choose study in Japan and next Japanese Government Scholarship options.
Based on your required scholarship type, check the application date and download the application form and documents list.
Fill in the application and attach the necessary documents.
Submit the form at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate located in India.
Once you are shortlisted you will be called for the written exam and interview.
Check the specific MEXT scholarship 2026 deadline and dates and appear accordingly.
Then the final results will be announced.

Successful candidates will be notified through their respective email IDs or on the Embassy website.

Documents Required for the MEXT Scholarship 2026

The document checklist varies for each type of MEXT 2026 scholarship. The general documents which are to be submitted in the overall application process are listed below.

Filled MEXT scholarship 2026 application form
Previous Academic Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Medical Certificate
Japanese or English language proficiency certificates
Samples of Portfolio (if required)

Benefits of MEXT Scholarships 2025

Everyone who secures the scholarship offered by MEXT can be exempted from the tuition fees required to study at Japanese universities or institutes. Each scholarship type has its own benefits. However, the benefits for all the types of MEXT scholarship undergraduate level like specialized training college students, College of Technology students, Undergraduate students, and Japanese studies students are all the same as follows.

Living Allowances: 117,000 Yen
Regional allowances: 2,000 to 3,000 Yen
Tuition fees, and entrance exam fees will be waived
Travel allowances: To and Fro flight tickets to Japan

Benefits of Graduate Level MEXT Scholarships Types

Scholarship Type	Benefits
Research students	Living Allowances:143,000 to 145,000 Yen Regional allowances: 2,000 to 3,000 Yen Tuition fee will be waived Travel allowances: To and Fro flight tickets to Japan
Teacher training students	Living Allowances:143,000 to 145,000 Yen Regional allowances: 2,000 to 3,000 Yen Tuition fee will be waived Travel allowances: To and Fro flight tickets to Japan
Young Leaders Program (YLP) students	Living Allowances:242,000 Yen Tuition fee will be waived Travel allowances: To and Fro flight tickets to Japan

Top Japan Universities for Indian Students 2025

As of now, you checked the details of the MEXT scholarships to study in Japan, and you know the top universities suitable for your study. Since you will be enrolling for the course in 2026 we are providing the list of top universities in Japan based on QS World University Ranking 2025. The QS gives these rankings based on various parameters academic ratings, employability, international research work, faculty-to-student ratios, etc., and more.

Top Universities in Japan 2025

Name of University	QS World Ranking 2025
The University of Tokyo	=32
Kyoto University	=50
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech)	=84
Osaka University	86
Tohoku University	107
Nagoya University	=152
Kyushu University	=167
Hokkaido University	173
Waseda University	=181

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for the MEXT scholarship?

Any Indian or international students who are interested in pursuing higher education in Japan can apply for these scholarships. Every type of MEXT scholarship has its own eligibility, students meeting the required academic background and age limit are eligible to apply.

2. How difficult is it to get a MEXT scholarship?

The MEXT is one of the best fully funded scholarships for many international students. So, there is more competition for this scholarship and it is very challenging to secure it.

3. How to apply for a MEXT scholarship in 2026?

The application for the MEXT 2026 scholarship is offline. You can approach your nearest Japanese Embassy in India and submit the MEXT scholarship application form and required documentation.

4. How much does a MEXT scholarship pay?

The MEXT scholarship allowance is 117,000 yen which is approximately INR 66,900) per month. An additional regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month is also added to the monthly scholarship amount. This is to support the applicants in their studies or for conducting research.

5. How many students get a MEXT scholarship in India?

In India, around 12 applicants can be awarded the MEXT scholarship. Therefore, it is advised to apply early and apply a year prior as the application closes in the admission year. For example, the application for fall intake 2025 has already been closed.