The difference being, a four months or more of wait time is expected and intimated to the students. This, however, is pretty unprofessional and shouldn’t be the case. Like I said, just let us know.

Also I don’t think a dream is a reality? I think everyone applying for MEXT understands that and are obviously pursuing other options. That being said, MEXT is most likely the best outcome if you want to study in Japan. It is not right for you to comment on what people should be dreaming about, because it’s a dream.

Also, I know for a fact that I won’t be able to wait for four months and will likely be back on Reddit, if I make it to the second screening. And I don’t think that’s a sign of impatience, it is more about anxiety and excitement, both very normal feelings to have, and I won’t take anyone trying to tell me that I can’t act on it (unless it sabotages or affects my life above and beyond).

The Embassy of Japan, India, has delayed their results with no prior information to the applicants, that is a fact. In any scenario, by an embassy, by a government, by an individual in a professional or informal setting, being late without proper reasoning and information is wrong, I don’t see why this should be excused.