Application for MEXT Scholarships 2026 OPEN
2025/4/17
Application for MEXT Scholarships 2026 OPEN
Application for Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT Scholarships 2026 for Undergraduate, College of Technology, and Specialized Training College is now open. The purpose of these fully funded MEXT scholarship programs is to invite outstanding individuals from abroad, including India, to study in Japan as international students. These programs aim to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, foster lasting international networks, enhance the educational and research capabilities of Japanese universities, and contribute to global intellectual exchange.
◎Application Guidelines and Forms
Please download the guidelines and application forms from the following webpage and follow procedures.
・Application for Undergraduate Students
・Application for College of Technology (KOSEN) Students
・Application for Specialized Training College Students
◎Submission of the Appliation
Please send the complete set of application documents by post or courier to:
MEXT Scholarship
Consulate General of Japan in Chennai
No 12/1, Cenetoph Road 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
The deadline for application documents to be submitted to the Consulate is by 26 May.
Delivery by hand or Email is NOT acceptable.
If you are residing in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and have any inquiries regarding of Undergraduate, College of Technology, and Specialized Training College, please contact us: educationcgj@ms.mofa.go.jp
Note:
・Forms must be fully filled as per the Guidelines. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
・We do not confirm if your application has been recevied.
・Submitted documents will not be returned.
・Copies of graduation or degree certificates are accepted if attested.
・Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
◎Application Guidelines and Forms
Please download the guidelines and application forms from the following webpage and follow procedures.
・Application for Undergraduate Students
・Application for College of Technology (KOSEN) Students
・Application for Specialized Training College Students
◎Submission of the Appliation
Please send the complete set of application documents by post or courier to:
MEXT Scholarship
Consulate General of Japan in Chennai
No 12/1, Cenetoph Road 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
The deadline for application documents to be submitted to the Consulate is by 26 May.
Delivery by hand or Email is NOT acceptable.
If you are residing in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and have any inquiries regarding of Undergraduate, College of Technology, and Specialized Training College, please contact us: educationcgj@ms.mofa.go.jp
Note:
・Forms must be fully filled as per the Guidelines. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
・We do not confirm if your application has been recevied.
・Submitted documents will not be returned.
・Copies of graduation or degree certificates are accepted if attested.
・Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
MEXT Scholarship Schedule at Consulate General of Japan in Chennai
・Application Deadline: 26 May 2025
・Shortlisted Notification (by Email): Mid June
・Written Examination (Undergraduate): 28 June
・Written Examination (College of Technology/Specialized Traning College): 29 June
・Interviews: Early July
・Results Announcement: Mid July
Samples of Exam Questions
You can find past exam samples for MEXT Scholarships on the following webpage:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/