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MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2026:COMPLETE GUIDE 05.

 

The Resource Vault-Navigating the Exams and Study Portals.



The MEXT exam is not a test of intelligence alone; it is a test of familiarity. Most Nigerian students fail because they study for JAMB or WAEC, which focus on different problem-solving styles. This chapter lists the exact digital tools and archives you need to bridge that gap.

5.1 The Official Past Question Archive

The Japanese government releases past questions every few years. These are your "marking schemes" for success.

  • Study in Japan (Official Portal): This is the holy grail. It contains PDFs for Undergraduate, Research, and College of Technology exams.

    • The 2014–2020 Archive: Official Link to Past Exams

    • Key Focus: Download the 2019 papers. They are the most complete sets available (Math, English, and Japanese) and provide the best benchmark for the current difficulty level.

5.2 The "Big Three" Independent Resources

Outside of official government PDFs, these three websites are essential for your daily study routine:

  1. TranSenz (MyMextScholarship.com):

    • Why it’s great: It provides step-by-step guides on how to fill the forms without making "automatic rejection" mistakes. It also has detailed breakdowns of what the interviewers in Abuja are looking for.

  2. Jhat Juku (YouTube & Web):

    • Why it’s great: This is specifically for the Mathematics exam. They provide video solutions to MEXT Math A and B questions. Watching how they solve a problem is often faster than trying to figure out a textbook on your own.

  3. Leveling Up with Dr. Syl (YouTube):

    • Why it’s great: Dr. Syl is a former scholar who provides a "Nigerian perspective" on the application process, including tips on how to handle the Embassy in Abuja.

5.3 Subject-Specific Study Materials

For your book, tell your readers to look beyond their secondary school notes.

For Mathematics (The "Great Filter")

  • Standard Level: Study Further Mathematics textbooks (like the New Further Mathematics by Tuttuh-Adegun).

  • Advanced Level: Use Khan Academy (online) to study "Calculus 1 & 2" and "Linear Algebra." MEXT Math B often includes vectors and complex numbers that are only briefly touched upon in the Nigerian SS3 syllabus.

For English

  • Test Format: The MEXT English exam is very similar to the IELTS Academic or the TOEFL.

  • Study Tool: Use British Council’s Free Online Prep or Duolingo English Test practice sessions. Focus specifically on "Sentence Transformation" and "Error Recognition."

For Japanese (The "Bonus" Points)

  • Duolingo / Memrise: Great for learning Hiragana and Katakana alphabets.

  • JLPT Sensei: A website that lists vocabulary and grammar for the N5 level (Beginner). Even knowing 100 words in Japanese will set you apart from other Nigerian applicants during the interview.

5.4 Creating a Study Timetable

For a Nigerian applicant applying in April 2026, the "Golden Timeline" is:

  • January – February: Download all past papers and take a "diagnostic test" (solve one paper to see your current score).

  • February – March: Intensive Math and English practice. Spend 2 hours daily on the topics you failed in the diagnostic test.

  • April: Application month. Finalize your Research Plan or Statement of Purpose while continuing to solve one past paper every weekend.

Reader’s Checklist;

  • Download the 2019 Past Question PDF from the official site.

  • Bookmark "TranSenz" on your browser for form-filling guidance.

  • Join a Telegram or WhatsApp group for MEXT Nigeria (search for these on Nairaland or LinkedIn).

  • Print out the Math answer sheet and practice shading under a 60-minute timer.

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