Provided by Japanese Government (MEXT)
The MEXT Embassy Track is the Japanese government's flagship scholarship for international students, offering full tuition coverage plus a generous monthly stipend. Indian students apply through the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi. This is one of the most competitive but also most generous scholarships available, covering everything from tuition to airfare.
Apply via Japanese Embassy in India. Competitive selection: academic record, interview, Japanese/English proficiency. Age limits apply.
Best for academically strong students willing to go through a rigorous selection process (written exams + interviews). The catch: applications open around April, a full year before enrollment, so you need to plan early.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
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Full tuition + approx. ¥143,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹84,000–₹86,000)
Stipend Only¥48,000/month (~₹28,000) — tuition NOT covered
Tuition WaiverUp to 100% tuition waiver (approx. ¥535,800/year = ~₹3.2 lakh saved)
Partial Scholarship¥100,000/month (undergraduate) or ¥140,000/month (master's, doctoral) (~₹59,000–₹83,000) + up to ¥250,000 reimbursed travel to Japan — tuition NOT directly covered
This scholarship can be used at many Japanese universities.
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