JLPT Exam Schedule — 2026 July and December Registration and Results

"When was registration for this year's July exam?" Since the JLPT is held only twice a year, missing one schedule means waiting half a year for the next chance. For test-takers in Korea especially, registration windows, admission-ticket printing, and result announcements need to be checked through notices from the Korean registration organization.

This guide summarizes the overall JLPT exam schedule flow for 2026 test-takers in Korea. Always re-check exact dates and exam fees in notices from the Foreign Language Testing Institute.

Key Overview

One-line summary: The JLPT is generally held every year on the first Sunday of July and the first Sunday of December, and test-takers in Korea should prepare based on registration notices from the Foreign Language Testing Institute.

JLPT administration moves through both the Japanese organizing bodies and each country's test administration organizations. In Korea, the common flow is to check Foreign Language Testing Institute notices for registration, test sites, admission tickets, and result confirmation.

2026 July Exam Flow

For the July 2026 exam, you can generally expect application registration in April and the exam on the first Sunday of July. Check the official notice for each round's result announcement timing. Official notices also take priority for the exact registration start date, deadline, and test-site availability.

If you are targeting the July exam, you should finalize your target level before April registration. Since level changes may be restricted after registration, if you are deciding between N3 and N2, take one mock exam first and check your current score.

2026 December Exam Flow

For the December 2026 exam, you can generally expect application registration in September and the exam on the first Sunday of December. Official notices take priority for result announcement timing by round.

The December exam gives you a longer study period after summer, making it a realistic target for N3-N2 learners. However, because you need to choose your target level at September registration, it is best to check your current ability by the end of August.

Korea Test Procedure and Exam Fee

The general flow is checking the Foreign Language Testing Institute site → confirming member information → choosing test region and level → paying the exam fee → printing the admission ticket → taking the exam → checking results.

In Korea, the exam fee is often around ₩60,000, but it can vary by level and round. Check the latest amount on the official registration page before payment.

On exam day, confirm the announced required items such as identification, admission ticket, and writing tools. Since the JLPT is a paper exam, you also need to practice answer-sheet marking mistakes and time allocation.

Using the Schedule in the DAYLAB JLPT App

The DAYLAB JLPT app fits its study flow around the exam date by adjusting review density for D-30, D-14, and D-7. It keeps the FSRS queue running while placing Listening audio and mock exams more frequently right before the exam.

FAQ

Q. How many times a year is the JLPT held?
A. It is generally held twice a year, in July and December. Details can vary by country and region, so you need to check notices.

Q. When is registration for the July 2026 exam?
A. In Korea, you can usually expect an April registration flow, but exact dates must be checked in Foreign Language Testing Institute notices.

Q. How much is the exam fee?
A. In Korea it is often around ₩60,000, but the latest amount on the official registration page takes priority.

This content is for study reference and does not guarantee a passing result. We recommend checking the official JLPT site and Foreign Language Testing Institute notices for exam schedules, registration, fees, and result announcements.

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