Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for 2027: Undergraduate Students (UG)
2026/4/27
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Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2027 |
Updated on 24 April 2026
For details on recruitment, please refer to the following guidelines:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2027 (UG STUDENTS)
| Level | Undergraduate level leading to a bachelors degree |
| Age | Applicants, in principle, must have been born on or after April 2, 2002. |
| Fields of study | (1) Social Sciences and Humanities Social Sciences and Humanities - A 1. Law 2. Politics 3. Pedagogy 4. Sociology 5. Literature 6. History 7. Japanese Language 8. Others (excluding “1. Economics” and “2. Business Administration” “3. Others” in Humanities B.) Social Sciences and Humanities - B 1. Economics 2. Business Administration 3. Others (Accounting, Financial Economics, etc.) (Note) Applicants who choose “8. Others” in the Humanities – A course may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them, depending on their majors. Fields of art, including music, are not majors eligible for application. (2) Natural Sciences Natural Sciences - A Science (1. Mathematics 2. Physics 3. Chemistry) Electrical and Electronic Studies (4. Electronics 5. Electrical Engineering 6. Information Engineering) Mechanical Studies (7. Mechanical Engineering 8. Naval Architecture) Civil Engineering and Architecture (9. Civil Engineering 10. Architecture 11. Environmental Engineering) Chemical Studies (12. Applied Chemistry 13. Chemical Engineering 14. Industrial Chemistry 15. Textile Engineering) Other Fields (16. Metallurgical Engineering 17. Mining Engineering 18. Maritime Engineering 19. Biotechnology) Natural Sciences - B Agricultural Studies (1. Agriculture 2. Agricultural Chemistry 3. Agricultural Engineering 4. Animal Science 5. Veterinary Medicine 6. Forestry 7. Food Science 8. Fisheries) Hygienic Studies (9. Pharmacy 10. Hygienics 11. Nursing) Science (12. Biology) *Natural Science –C (Medicine and Dentistry) is not offered in India. |
| Qualifications and conditions | In addition to the qualifications and conditions listed in the Guidelines, the following conditions must be fulfilled: 1. If you have completed your Grade 12 in or before 2026, then minimum 80% marks are required. 2. For students who do not have their Grade 12 result at the time of the application, 80% marks are required in their Grade 10, along with a provisional document from the current school certifying that the applicant is expected to score more than 80% in their 2027 Grade 12 board examinations. * Preference will be given to candidates with Japanese Language proficiency. |
| Period of scholarship | 1. A grantee who studies at a preparatory educational institution prior to enrollment in a university: The scholarship period will last for five years from April 2027 to March 2032, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. 2. A grantee who enrolls in a university through direct placement: The scholarship period will last for four years. The scholarship period will start from the time of enrollment in the university which the university designates. |
| Number of scholarships | Up to 12 (approximately 12 applicants who successfully pass the first screening will proceed to the worldwide final screening by MEXT) |
| Allowance | 117,000 yen (approximately Rs.68,800 ) per month |
| Education fees | Exempted |
| Traveling expenses | Round-trip airfare will be provided. |
| Application documents and forms | Application form Certificate of Health Sample Format of Recommendation Letter Direct Placement Preference Form List of documents *Only those applicants who clear first round of screening will be provided the Direct Placement Preference form upon their request. *Do not use previous year forms. |
| How to Submit & Whom to Contact | (1) For students residing in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata 55 M.N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata- 700 040 japanconsulate.culture@cc.mofa.go.jp (website) https://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html (2) For students residing in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Consulate General of Japan in Chennai No 12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018 https://www.chennai.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00371.html (3) For students residing in Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Consulate of General of Japan in Mumbai No.1, M.L.Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, 400026 https://www.mumbai.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html (4) For students residing in Karnataka Consulate of General of Japan in Bengaluru 1st Floor, Prestige Nebula, No.8-14, Cubbon Road, Bengaluru 560001 https://www.bengaluru.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html (5) For students residing in the remaining states and union territories Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Tel: +91-11-46104865 Please note that applications need to be sent by post or courier. We do NOT accept applications sent by Email. |
| Schedule of the First Screening | *Schedule is different depending on the consulate, so please check the respective websites. The following is the schedule of the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi: Application deadline: 25 May 2026 Notification of shortlisted candidates for written test/interview (on this page): Second week of June 2026 Written examination: 20 June 2026 Interview: 22 June 2026 (online) Notification of the results of the first screening: End of July 2026 |
| Past Examination questions are available! | https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/ |