JLPT N1 Teacher Guide

How to Register for JLPT

A step-by-step guide to signing up for the JLPT — exam dates, registration windows, country-specific instructions, and what to do on exam day.

JLPT N1 Certified Teacher

Written and reviewed by a Japanese language teacher (JLPT N1) with experience teaching learners from Vietnam, Indonesia, and Mongolia.

Updated 2026-09-18

Exam Schedule

Sitting	Registration Opens	Registration Closes	Exam Day	Results
July	Mid to late March	Late March to mid April	First Sunday of July	Late August online; paper report in September
December	Early to late August	Late August to early September	First Sunday of December	Late January online; paper report in February or March

Typical shape of the year. Exact dates vary by country and are listed below.

Registration windows and fees by country

The most recent window we verified for each country, with the fee. Windows repeat with roughly the same shape each cycle, so the previous dates are the best guide to when the next one will open and how long you get.

Country	Latest verified window	Fee	Where to register	Checked
Indonesia	Dec 2026: 31 Aug 09:00 to 7 Sep 23:59 WIB, by region (accounts from 27 Aug)	Rp250,000 (N3–N5) / Rp350,000 (N1–N2) + admin charge	JLPT Indonesia: registration portal	2026-09-18
India	Per centre. Delhi, Dec 2026: N1–N2 5–30 Aug; N3–N4 from 26 Aug	Per centre. Delhi: ₹2,200 (N3–N5) / ₹2,500 (N1–N2)	Official host institution list for India (jlpt.jp)	2026-08-09
Vietnam	Per city; centres may close early once full	About 710,000 VND (confirm with your host university)	Official host institution list for Vietnam (jlpt.jp)	2026-07-31
Philippines	Dec 2026: 25 Aug 10:00 to 7 Sep 23:59	₱1,800 (N3–N5) / ₱2,200 (N1–N2)	JLPT Philippines — information (JFMO)	2026-08-09
Mongolia	Jul 2026: 23–29 Mar (7 days)	₮75,000 (N4–N5) / ₮85,000 (N3) / ₮90,000 (N1–N2)	JLPT Mongolia — registration portal	2026-08-09
Japan	Dec 2026: 24 Aug to 7 Sep 17:00 JST	¥7,500 (all levels)	JEES JLPT: MyJLPT and domestic application information	2026-09-18
Nepal	Jul 2025: 17 Mar 13:00 to 31 Mar 17:00, or until seats run out	Rs 3,000 (all levels), via Khalti	JALTAN JLPT Nepal: online application	2026-09-18
Singapore	Dec 2026: 11–28 Aug, opening by level at 09:00 (N1 11 Aug … N5 21 Aug)	S$110 (N1–N3) / S$100 (N4–N5)	JCSS: JLPT in Singapore (dates, fees, seat limits)	2026-09-18
Bangladesh	Published per cycle on the JUAAB portal	Published per cycle on the JUAAB portal	JLPT Bangladesh — JUAAB portal	2026-08-09

There is no late registration anywhere in the JLPT system. Fees are set locally and change between cycles; the country guide linked in each row carries the sources.

Registration Steps

Check the exam dates and registration window

The JLPT is held twice a year, on the first Sunday of July and of December. Registration opens roughly three to four months earlier, in March for July and in August for December, and in most countries the window is only two to three weeks. Several close early when seats run out. Missing the window means waiting for the next sitting, so find your country's dates in the table below and diary the opening day.

Find your country's JLPT organization

In Japan, registration goes through MyJLPT, the system run by JEES. Outside Japan, registration is managed by local organizations authorized by the Japan Foundation. Each country has its own registration system, deadlines, and exam venues. Always use the official local organization — third-party registration services are not recognized.

Choose your level

Select the level that matches your current ability or the level you aim to pass. You can take any level without prerequisites. If you are unsure, try a practice test first — Nihongo Pass has a free demo quiz that gives you an instant level estimate. Registering for too easy a level wastes your exam fee; registering for too hard a level leads to discouragement.

Complete registration and pay the fee

Fill in your personal information exactly as it appears on your ID. Your name on the registration must match your ID on exam day. Fees are set locally and vary widely: ¥7,500 in Japan for the July 2026 sitting, but Rp250,000–350,000 in Indonesia and ₱1,800–2,200 in the Philippines. Yen figures quoted on international sites do not convert to what you will actually pay. Keep your confirmation and receipt.

Receive your admission ticket

Your admission ticket (受験票) is sent by mail or email, typically 2–4 weeks before the exam. It contains your exam date, time, location, and seat number. Print it out and bring it on exam day — you cannot enter the exam room without it.

Teacher's Tip

Register for the exam before you feel fully ready. Having a fixed exam date dramatically increases study motivation. Most of my students who delayed registration "until they were ready" ended up waiting another 6 months. Register first, then study hard.

Country-Specific Information

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India

Cities: New Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Karur, Santiniketan
Organizer: No national portal. Each city has its own host institution (MOSAI in Delhi, JALTAP in Pune and Mumbai, BNK in Bengaluru, and so on)
Sittings: July and December, except Santiniketan which runs the July sitting only
Notes: India is the country where people most often waste a window, because they look for a single national registration site that does not exist. Find your city's host institution first; it sets the portal, the fee and the deadline.

Full India registration guide →

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Indonesia

Cities: 16 cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Medan, Denpasar, Tangerang and Samarinda
Organizer: One national portal at jlptonline.or.id, run under The Japan Foundation, Jakarta
Sittings: July and December
Notes: Account creation opens about a week before registration itself, and registration opening is staggered by city group. Making your account during that earlier window is the single most useful thing you can do.

Full Indonesia registration guide →

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Vietnam

Cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue
Organizer: The host university for each city, not a national portal
Sittings: July and December
Notes: Hanoi is split by level: N1 and N2 go through Hanoi University, N3 to N5 through Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Applications have commonly been submitted in person or by post rather than online.

Full Vietnam registration guide →

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Philippines

Cities: Manila, Cebu, Davao
Organizer: One online portal under The Japan Foundation, Manila. No in-person registration
Sittings: July and December, all five levels at each site
Notes: Applications are finalised only when you upload proof of payment, which is the step people forget. The published closing date can also be brought forward if applicant volume is high.

Full Philippines registration guide →

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Mongolia

Cities: Ulaanbaatar
Organizer: Japan Foundation Mongolia
Sittings: December only in some years; check annually
Notes: Only one test site in Ulaanbaatar. Register as soon as registration opens — seats are limited.

Full Mongolia registration guide →

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Bangladesh

Cities: Dhaka
Organizer: JUAAB (Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh), registering through its own portal
Sittings: July and December, all five levels
Notes: The whole country registers for Dhaka, so the opening day matters more than the deadline. Take the fee from the current JUAAB notice for that cycle; figures repeated on aggregator sites are usually a year behind.

Full Bangladesh registration guide →

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Nepal

Cities: Kathmandu
Organizer: JALTAN (Japanese Language Teachers' Association Nepal), through its online form at jlpt.org.np
Sittings: July and December
Notes: Seats are capped and the form closes when they are gone, which in recent cycles has been before the deadline. The fee is paid through Khalti inside the form, so fund the wallet the day before.

Full Nepal registration guide →

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Singapore

Cities: Singapore (venue: SMU)
Organizer: The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore (JCSS), online only
Sittings: July and December
Notes: Registration opens level by level over about ten days, N1 first and N5 last, each at 9:00 AM with a fixed seat count. Note the date for your level. No photo is needed to register; bring your physical NRIC on the day.

Full Singapore registration guide →

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Japan

Cities: All 47 prefectures; the venue is assigned and printed on your voucher
Organizer: JEES (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services) through its MyJLPT system, not jlpt.jp
Sittings: July and December, one level per sitting
Notes: From 2026 you need a residence card number to apply, so short-term visitors cannot register in Japan. The window is about two weeks and closes at 17:00 on a weekday.

Full Japan registration guide →

Exam Day Checklist

Admission ticket (受験票) — printed or confirmed in email
Photo ID: passport, national ID card, or driver's license
HB pencils (2–3) and a good eraser
Watch (analog — no smartwatches)
Snack and water for the break between sections
All electronic devices turned off and stored in your bag

Registration FAQ

How do I register for the JLPT online?+

It depends on your country, and the difference matters. Some countries run one national portal: Indonesia registers everyone through jlptonline.or.id, and the Philippines through a single JFMO portal with no in-person option. Others do not: in India each city's host institution runs its own registration, and in Vietnam you apply to the host university for your city, often in person or by post. Inside Japan, individuals apply through MyJLPT (JEES). Start from the official host list on jlpt.jp, and never register through a third-party service.

Can I register for the JLPT from India?+

Yes, in eight cities: New Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Karur and Santiniketan. There is no national Indian registration site, which is the point most guides get wrong. Each city is run by its own host institution — MOSAI in New Delhi, JALTAP in Pune and Mumbai, BNK in Bengaluru, ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI in Chennai — and you register on that institution's own system. Santiniketan runs the July sitting only.

How do I register for the JLPT in Indonesia (pendaftaran JLPT)?+

Pendaftaran happens only at jlptonline.or.id, the national portal run under The Japan Foundation, Jakarta. The detail worth knowing is that account creation opens about a week before registration itself, and registration opening is then staggered by city group. Buat akun during that earlier window, then daftar when your city's slot opens. The fee is Rp250,000 for N3 to N5 and Rp350,000 for N1 and N2. There are 16 test cities, so if Jakarta is full, check Tangerang, Bogor or Semarang.

How much does it cost to register for the JLPT?+

There is no single JLPT fee. Each country sets its own, and the gap is large: the July 2026 sitting cost ¥7,500 inside Japan, while Indonesia charges Rp250,000–350,000 and the Philippines ₱1,800–2,200 depending on level. In India the fee is set by each city's host institution, so it varies within the country. Converting the Japanese fee into your currency will give you the wrong number. Keep your payment confirmation until your admission ticket arrives.

What if I miss the JLPT registration deadline?+

There are no late registrations or extensions. The JLPT is held only twice a year (July and December), and registration windows are open for a few weeks only. If you miss it, you must wait for the next sitting — so mark the opening date on your calendar in advance.

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