Japan Universities & admissions - Eligibility & profile
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Which countries among China, Korea and Japan suit a PCM student who wants to study abroad after 12th?
→Japan and South Korea are your strongest options after 12th as a PCM student, offering English taught bachelor programs, generous MEXT and GKS scholarships, and favourable post study work visas. China is a specialised, budget friendly alternative, but most bachelor programs there require Chinese language proficiency through the HSK exam.
How difficult is it to pursue a master's or PhD in chemistry in Japan after a BSc from an NIT?
→It is highly achievable, since Japanese universities respect NIT degrees, but your 3-year BSc gives only 15 years of formal education against Japan's 16-year masters rule. You can bridge this through a one year research student program, an integrated PhD track, or an Indian MSc before a direct PhD.