Mosai Institute of Japanese Language

What Mosai Institute of Japanese Language does

MOSAI (Mombusho Scholars Association of India), operating through its Mosai Institute of Japanese Language (MIJL), is a New Delhi-based registered non-profit society that has delivered Japanese-language education in India since 1958, when the programme originated under the Japan Cultural & Information Centre of the Embassy of Japan and was formally transferred to MOSAI in 2002. The institute serves individual students, JLPT and EJU examination candidates, and a 249-member society of India-Japan scholars, with a staff of approximately 17. Core offerings are structured Japanese language courses at Basic, Intermediate (BJ-2, IJ-1, IJ-2), and Advanced (AJ-1, AJ-2) levels, aligned to JLPT N5-N2 certification, plus standardized examination administration for JLPT (twice yearly) and EJU (twice yearly) on behalf of the Japan Foundation and JASSO.

The business operates through a single physical campus at Barakhamba Road in New Delhi, supplemented by self-serve online portals for exam registration, course admission, and membership. Pricing is low-ticket and segmented: course admissions range from Rs 25,370 to Rs 26,550 inclusive of GST, JLPT fees are Rs 1,800-2,000, EJU fees are Rs 1,350, and life membership in the Mombusho Scholars Association is Rs 1,000 (Delhi) or Rs 1,025 (Outside Delhi). Revenue therefore accrues from four streams — tuition (subscription-like, semester-based), exam fees (transactional), membership (one-time/perpetual), and ancillary scholarships (Mitsui, EJU Travel Scholarship up to Rs 50,000).

The go-to-market is anchored by deep institutional relationships with the Embassy of Japan, Japan Foundation, JASSO, Japanese consulates across India, SAFJUAA, and Mitsui & Co. India, plus the Mombusho scholar alumni network. Distribution extends to regional speech contests (North/South/East/West zones, All India, and South Asian levels) and the Kizuna India-Japan Study Forum for academic research and publications. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no venture or PE funding — the institute operates as a member-governed society with an elected Managing Committee.

Name

Mosai Institute of Japanese Language

Legal name

Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI)

Website

https://mosai.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MOSAI Institute of Japanese Language (MIJL) is a New Delhi-based non-profit society offering Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Japanese language courses and administering JLPT and EJU examinations in India on behalf of the Japan Foundation and JASSO, serving students and India-Japan scholars pursuing study and certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exam Preparation for Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK/JLPT, etc.) (EDAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Japanese language education
• Language proficiency testing
• Study abroad counseling
• Cultural exchange programs
• Foreign language training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Japanese Language Course Fees: The institute generates revenue through registration charges and tuition fees for Japanese language courses (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Japanese). Registration is non-refundable and varies by batch type (weekday vs weekend). Tuition is charged per semester with courses running for one year (two semesters).
2. JLPT Examination Fees: MOSAI conducts Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) on behalf of The Japan Foundation, collecting examination fees from candidates. The fee is Rs. 2000 for July 2026 examination and Rs. 1800 for December 2025 examination.
3. EJU Examination Fees: MOSAI administers the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) for JASSO, collecting Rs. 1350 per candidate for the examination held in June and November.
4. Membership Fees: Life membership subscription fees of Rs. 1,000 (Delhi) or Rs. 1,025 (Outside Delhi) provide membership to Mombusho Scholars Association of India.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mosai Institute of Japanese Language (MIJL), operated by Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI), provides structured Japanese language courses from Basic to Advanced levels, administers the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) on behalf of Japan Foundation and JASSO, and offers higher education counseling, scholarships (Mitsui, EJU Travel) and a speech contest programme. Founded as a continuation of the 1958 Japan Cultural & Information Centre language programme and transferred to MOSAI in 2002, the institute serves individual students in India pursuing Japanese proficiency and study/work opportunities in Japan.

Product overview

MOSAI Institute of Japanese Language (MIJL) operates as a comprehensive Japanese language education and cultural exchange organization. The core offerings include: Japanese language courses (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) structured across semesters with curriculum aligned to JLPT certification levels; examination administration for JLPT and EJU as official JASSO partners; scholarship programs including the Mitsui Scholarship and EJU Travel Scholarship; a Higher Education Counseling Cell for study abroad guidance; the annual Japanese Language Speech Contest spanning regional, national, and South Asian levels; and a member directory of 249 Mombusho Scholars. Additionally, the organization operates the Kizuna India-Japan Study Forum for academic research and publishes books on India-Japan historical and cultural relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Japanese Language Courses (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) Structured classroom-based Japanese language courses from Basic to Advanced (BJ, BJ-2, IJ-1, IJ-2, AJ-1, AJ-2), offered in weekday and weekend batches over two semesters per academic year, with curriculum mapped to JLPT certification levels N5 through N1. Targeted at individual students in India seeking Japanese proficiency for academic, professional or personal purposes.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Administration Official administration of the standardized Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the New Delhi center on behalf of The Japan Foundation, evaluating listening, reading and language knowledge across five levels (N5 to N1). Examination fees Rs. 1,800 (December 2025) and Rs. 2,000 (July 2026), inclusive of GST, payable via Paytm, UPI, credit/debit card or net banking.
• Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) Administration Administration of the EJU entrance examination for international students seeking admission to Japanese universities, conducted in June and November in New Delhi under JASSO supervision. Examination fee Rs. 1,350 per candidate; qualifiers are eligible for the JASSO Honours Scholarship of approximately Yen 52,000 per month.
• Higher Education Counseling Cell Education counseling service providing guidance on study opportunities in Japan, including information on Japanese universities, scholarships (including MEXT and JASSO) and application procedures, operated by Honorary Counselors for prospective Indian students.
• Japanese Language Speech Contest (JLSC) Annual Japanese language speech competition spanning regional (North, South, East, West zones), All India and South Asian Japanese Language Speech Contest levels, in cooperation with the Japanese Resident Association. Winners participate in the JENESYS Programme in Tokyo for 10 days.
• Mitsui Scholarship Program for India Scholarship program administered by MOSAI for Indian students aspiring to study in Japan, conducted in partnership with Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd., with the 2026 application window closing on 22 February 2026.
• EJU Travel Scholarship Travel scholarship of up to Rs. 50,000 awarded to EJU qualifiers who receive the JASSO Honours Scholarship and gain admission to a Japanese university, administered by MOSAI to support relocation costs.
• MOSAI Life Membership Life membership program for the Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI) available to Indian scholars who completed minimum one year of study or training in Japan, priced at Rs. 1,000 (Delhi) or Rs. 1,025 (Outside Delhi), granting access to the 249-member scholars directory and alumni activities.
• Kizuna India-Japan Study Forum Forum promoting study of India-Japan historical and cultural interactions through monthly lectures, seminars, and publications, including the edited volumes 'India-Japan Narratives: Lesser Known Historical & Cultural Interactions' (2021) and 'Geographies of Exchanges between India and Japan' (2024).
• MOSAI Publications Published works on India-Japan relations including 'Geographies of Exchanges between India and Japan', 'India-Japan Narratives: Lesser Known Historical & Cultural Interactions', and 'Nobel Laureates of Japan', edited by Sushila Narsimhan and other MOSAI scholars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course completion enables students to appear for JLPT N4 (Basic), N3 (Intermediate), and N2 (Advanced) levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embassy of Japan, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose institutional partnership for promoting Japanese language education and culture in India. The Japan Cultural & Information Centre originally offered Japanese language teaching since 1958. Embassy coordinates on examination supervision, scholarships (MEXT), and cultural events including graduation ceremonies attended by the Ambassador of Japan.
• Japan Foundation, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administration. The Japan Foundation is the designated Japanese agency for certifying Japanese language proficiency. Also provides advisory board representation and faculty support for MOSAI Institute.
• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOSAI conducts Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) on behalf of JASSO head office Tokyo, India. EJU qualifiers are eligible for Honours Scholarship of approximately Yen 52,000 per month. MOSAI also operates an Education Counselling Cell recognized by JASSO.
• SAFJUAA (South Asian Federation of Japanese Universities Alumni Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOSAI is the Indian signatory to SAFJUAA along with JUAAB (Bangladesh), JUAAN (Nepal), MAAP (Pakistan), and JAGAAS (Sri Lanka). Joint initiatives include Japanese Language Speech Contest, summer training programs, and home stay programs.
• Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitsui Scholarship Program for India administered through MOSAI. Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd. offices at Worldmark 3, Aerocity, New Delhi coordinate the scholarship program for Indian students aspiring to study in Japan.
• Japanese Resident Association, New DelhiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation for organizing the All India Japanese Language Speech Contest annually. Winners participate in the JENESYS Programme in Tokyo.
• Various Japanese UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOSAI members and students connect with Japanese universities for undergraduate, graduate, and research studies. The institute provides counseling for admission processes and scholarship applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genki Japanese Language School: Japan-based Japanese language school offering short-term intensive programs and JLPT preparation to international students; comparable in pedagogical focus on JLPT certification though it serves inbound learners in Japan.
• Coto Japanese Academy: A Japanese language school chain with brick-and-mortar and online classes across Asia serving adult learners with structured JLPT-aligned curricula. Closely comparable business model to MOSAI's Basic/Intermediate/Advanced course stack.
• Takshila (Japanese Language Programs in India): India-based Japanese language training provider offering online and offline courses targeting JLPT preparation, directly competing with MOSAI for the same Indian learner pool.

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Française India: Operates French language and cultural centers across India with a comparable model of structured courses, certified examinations (DELF/DALF), and embassy/government backing - directly analogous to MOSAI's Japan-affiliated structure.
• Confucius Institute (Indian operations): Network of Chinese language and culture centers hosted at Indian universities, structurally similar to MOSAI's role as the Japan-affiliated language node, though university-embedded and broader in geographic footprint.
• Japan Foundation, New Delhi: The Japan Foundation's New Delhi office is the originator of MOSAI's language program and the designated Japanese agency for JLPT certification. It is the closest analog in scope (Japanese language + culture + exams) but operates as a governmental body with broader regional mandate.
• Goethe-Institut India: German government's cultural and language institute operating in India, offering structured German language courses with internationally certified examinations - closely analogous institutional model to MOSAI for a different language.

Others

• Indo-Japanese Association (regional chapters): Various Indo-Japanese cultural associations across India complement MOSAI's mission of promoting Japan-related cultural exchange, often serving as feeder communities for MOSAI's courses and membership.

Regional players

• JNU School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies: Jawaharlal Nehru University's Japanese language department (where MOSAI Treasurer Ms. Neera Kongari is retired faculty) is a domestic competitor for university-credit Japanese instruction, though serving degree-seeking students rather than MOSAI's exam-focused adult cohort.

Emerging players

• Kai Japanese Language School: An emerging Japan-based Japanese language school offering online and in-person JLPT preparation with international student focus, representing the digital-first competitive threat to traditional classroom institutes like MOSAI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mosaiindia?igsh=ZWp4NDJtZGV3cmU4

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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