🇲🇳How to Register for the JLPT in Mongolia
JLPT бүртгэл
Mongolia charges a different fee for each level, which almost no other country does. Registration runs through jlpt.mn, operated by the Association of Japanese Language Teachers of Mongolia, and the window is short. In 2026 it lasted a week.
At a Glance
One national online portal at jlpt.mn
3 listed on the official JLPT site. See the full list
July and December in Ulaanbaatar; December only in Arvaikheer and Darkhan
₮90,000 for N1 and N2, ₮85,000 for N3, and ₮75,000 for N4 and N5. Mongolia prices by level rather than charging one rate for the whole test.
For the July 2026 exam on 5 July, registration ran from 23 to 29 March, a seven-day window. Expect something similarly tight in the second half of the year for December.
Fees and dates on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-08-09. Both change between sittings, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
Before you register
The Association of Japanese Language Teachers of Mongolia has run the test locally since 2000, and jlpt.mn is where registration happens. Only Ulaanbaatar holds both sittings. Arvaikheer and Darkhan run in December alone, so if you live outside the capital your calendar has one date on it, not two.
Test Sites in Mongolia
| City | Host institution |
|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar | Mongoliin Yapon Khelnii Bagsh nariin Kholboo |
| ArvaikheerDecember sitting only | — |
| DarkhanDecember sitting only | — |
Source: the official list of overseas test sites on jlpt.jp, checked 2026-08-09. Sites are occasionally added or withdrawn between sittings.
Registration Steps
Watch jlpt.mn rather than waiting for an announcement
The window in March 2026 was seven days long. That is short enough that hearing about it second-hand is often too late, so check the site directly in the weeks before it opens.
Choose your city with the sitting in mind
Ulaanbaatar runs in both July and December. Arvaikheer and Darkhan run only in December. Missing the December window outside the capital means waiting a full year, not six months.
Register online and pick your level
Registration is through the portal at jlpt.mn. There are no prerequisites between levels, so you can enter N3 without having sat N4.
Pay the fee for your level
₮75,000 for N4 and N5, ₮85,000 for N3, ₮90,000 for N1 and N2. Check the amount against the level you actually selected, since the rate changes between them.
Collect your admission ticket
The admission ticket (受験票 / juken-hyō) carries your venue, room and seat number. Print it and bring photo ID that matches your registration. Nobody is admitted without the ticket.
Key Terms You Will See
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Бүртгэл | Registration |
| Онлайн бүртгэл | Online registration |
| Бүртгэлийн заавар | Registration guide |
| Шалгалт | Examination |
| Төлбөр | Fee |
Teacher's Tips
- The registration window was one week in 2026. Treat it as a deadline you diary in advance rather than one you react to.
- Outside Ulaanbaatar there is only the December sitting. Plan the year around that if you are in Arvaikheer or Darkhan.
- Fees differ by level here, so a figure a friend quotes you may simply be for a different level.
JLPT Registration FAQ — Mongolia
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