About :
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students allows Indian graduates to pursue master’s or doctoral studies at Japanese universities. The Embassy of Japan in India administers this scholarship for the 2027 academic intake. Successful candidates enroll as non-regular research students before transitioning to full degree programs.
Application deadline: 15 May 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Scholarship benefits
Preparatory students: ┬е143,000/mo ( тВ╣83,100 per month)
Master’s / professional: ┬е144,000/mo (тВ╣84,700 per month)
Doctoral students : ┬е145,000/mo (тВ╣85,300 per month)
Tuition fees: Fully waived. No education costs
Travel: Round-trip airfare. India тЖФ Japan covered
Scholarship duration
- Non-regular research students: scholarship runs from April, September, or October 2027 through end of March 2029
- Regular master’s or doctoral students: the scholarship covers the full standard period required to complete the enrolled course
Available fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Mathematical
- Science
- Physics
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Biology & Biotechnology
- Agriculture & Fishery
- Environmental Science
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Geology & Geoinformatics
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Material Science / Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communications
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Robotics
- Computer Science / ITSports Science
Eligibility criteria
- Age below 35 years тАФ born on or after 2 April 1992
- Master’s applicants: bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with at least 70% marks (65% for humanities and social sciences)
- PhD applicants (second phase): master’s degree with at least 70% marks, plus practical research, teaching, or work experience
- Degrees and mark sheets must be obtained on or before 30 September 2027 for the October 2027 batch
How to apply
- Download the Preliminary Application Form from the Embassy website
- Complete the form and email it as an attachment to┬аscholarship-india@nd.mofa.go.jp
- Submit only in Microsoft Word format (.docx) тАФ file size must not exceed 1 MB
- Do not attach any supporting documents at this stage
- Shortlisted candidates will later receive a separate, full application form with document requirement
Selection process & timeline
1. By 15 May 2026
Preliminary application form submission deadline
2. May 2026
Document screening by the Embassy
3.Early June 2026
Notification of preliminary screening results
4. 28 June 2026
Written examination
5. Early July 2026
Online interview for shortlisted candidates
Important notes
The Embassy accepts applications exclusively at the designated email address. Applications arriving after 11:59 p.m. on 15 May 2026 face automatic rejection тАФ so submit well before the deadline.
Past examination question papers are publicly available at studyinjapan.go.jp тАФ candidates should use these to prepare for the written test.
For academic pathway details (non-regular to regular student transitions), carefully read Points 4, 5, 12, and 13 of the official Application Guidelines.
Official Website:
https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/education/Research_Student.html
Contact information
Japan Information Centre (JIC), Embassy of Japan
50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi тАУ 110021
Tel: +91-11-46104865
Email: scholarship-india@nd.mofa.go.jp