JLPT Exam Dates India 2026: December Registration & Centres

Complete Registration Guide, Centres & Preparation Tips

Published by Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre® | snrc.co.in | Updated Oct 2026

2026 JLPT Exam Dates — Confirmed

The JLPT is generally administered in July and December. Outside Japan, some test cities may offer only one of the two annual sessions, so candidates should verify the schedule for their chosen city.

Session	Exam Date	Levels Available	Registration Window (Est.)
JLPT July 2026	Sunday, 5 July 2026	N1, N2, N3, N4, N5	March – April 2026
JLPT December 2026	Sunday, 6 December 2026	N1, N2, N3, N4, N5	Varies by test centre; check current local status

Important: JLPT registration in India is handled by the authorised local host institution for each test city. Candidates should check the relevant organiser’s official website for current application dates, examination fees, payment instructions and seat availability. Bengaluru applications for the December 2026 examination were open from 3 to 31 August 2026 and are now closed. Candidates applying in other cities should verify the current status directly with their authorised local organiser.

Preparing for the JLPT but not sure what to study next?

Sakuraa Nihongo Resource Centre® offers structured Japanese-language training from beginner level through advanced JLPT levels. Share your current level and country of residence, and the SNRC counselling team will guide you towards the most relevant available option.

Complete beginner? Start with JLPT N5 guidance. Already studied Japanese? Share your current level before choosing the next course.

JLPT Test Cities in India and Local Host Institutions

The following list reflects the official JLPT test cities and local host institutions in India as listed by the JLPT administration on 11 September 2026. Registration schedules, available sessions and other arrangements are managed by the respective local host institutions and may differ by city.

City	Local Host Institution	Notes
Bengaluru	Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (BNK India) bnkindia.in	SNRC students receive early registration guidance for BNK. Bangalore usually sees strong demand, so candidates should monitor registration timelines carefully.
New Delhi	MOSAI — Mombusho Scholars Association of India 104 (1F), New Delhi House, 27 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001	Largest centre by seat count. Registration typically opens March for July sitting.
Mumbai	Japanese Language Teachers’ Association, Pune (JALTAP)	Candidates should verify the current examination session, available levels, registration schedule and application instructions directly with JALTAP.
Chennai	ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre Old No.110, New No.37, Chateau D Ampa, Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai 600029	Candidates should verify the current examination session, available levels, registration schedule, venue details and application instructions directly with ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI.
		High demand — register early. JALTAP also manages the Mumbai centre registration in some years.
Kolkata	IJWCA — Indo-Japan Welfare and Cultural Association 2B Asraf Mistri Lane, Kolkata 700019	Candidates should verify the current examination session, available levels, registration schedule, venue details and application instructions directly with IJWCA.
Santiniketan	Visva-Bharati University	Santiniketan is listed as a July 2026 test city. The official JLPT list does not show a December 2026 examination at this centre. Candidates should verify the current schedule directly with Visva-Bharati before making plans.
Karur	JALTRA Sri Sankara Garden, Chinnandankovil, Karur 639001, Tamil Nadu	Supports candidates from smaller towns and districts in Tamil Nadu. Also provides Japanese language coaching alongside exam administration.

Official registration portal: JLPT overseas application list

JLPT December 2026 Exam Guidelines for Hyderabad Students

If you are a student or IT professional looking to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) from Hyderabad, it is important to know the official testing infrastructure.

Currently, there is no authorized JLPT test centre located directly within Hyderabad or Telangana. However, hundreds of Hyderabad-based candidates successfully take the exam every year by registering at the nearest official test centres in South India.

Nearest Official JLPT Centres to Hyderabad

Candidates travelling from Hyderabad may consider the following official JLPT test cities, subject to the examination session and registration availability at each location:

Bengaluru: Conducted by the Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (BNK). (Highly recommended due to short travel times and direct overnight trains/flights).
Chennai: Conducted by ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre, Chennai. Candidates should verify the current examination session, registration schedule and application instructions directly with the local host institution.
Pune: Conducted by the Japanese Language Teachers’ Association, Pune (JALTAP). Candidates should verify the current examination session, registration schedule and application instructions directly with the local host institution.

How to Register from Hyderabad

Because you will be competing for seats with local candidates in Bengaluru or Chennai, early registration is critical.

Monitor the official website of your chosen local host institution for the applicable examination session, registration dates, available levels, payment instructions and seat availability.
Pro Tip for Hyderabad Candidates: When booking your train or flight, ensure you arrive in the testing city at least one day prior to the exam. Reporting time is strictly followed, and late entry due to same-day travel delays is not permitted.

JLPT Registration in India — Step by Step

1. Check the official JLPT list of Indian test cities and identify the authorised local host institution for the city where you intend to take the examination.

2. Visit that local host institution’s official website and check whether applications for your chosen examination session and JLPT level are open.

3. Read the local organiser’s instructions carefully, including the application dates, available levels, required information, fee, payment process and seat availability.

4. Complete the application through the method specified by that authorised local host institution.

5. Review all details carefully before submitting, and retain the application confirmation or receipt supplied by the organiser.

Important: JLPT registration procedures are not identical across all Indian test cities. Candidates should follow only the current instructions published by their chosen city’s authorised host institution.

View the official JLPT list of Indian test cities and local host institutions

JLPT Examination Fees in India

Examination fees and payment instructions should be verified directly with the authorised local host institution for the candidate’s chosen test city before applying.

SNRC provides Japanese-language training and course guidance but does not collect JLPT examination fees or process JLPT examination applications.

Need help choosing the right JLPT level?

Your appropriate starting point depends on what you have already studied, your target JLPT level and your intended examination cycle. Share your current level and country of residence so that SNRC can provide the most relevant available course guidance.

Complete beginners normally begin with JLPT N5 guidance. Learners with previous Japanese study should share their present level before selecting the next course.

JLPT Results and Certification

Online results for the July 2026 JLPT became available on 27 August 2026. Candidates should use the official JLPT results page and select the location where they took the examination. The period of availability and the information displayed can vary by test location.

The official online result date for the December 2026 examination should be checked on the JLPT website when announced.

All examinees receive a Score Report, and successful examinees also receive a Certificate of Proficiency. For candidates outside Japan, these documents are distributed through the local host institutions. The official JLPT guidance indicates that reports for the July examination are normally received around mid-October, while reports for the December examination are normally received around mid-March.

SNRC Preparation for JLPT 2026

SNRC has been preparing students for JLPT since the year 2000 through structured Japanese language courses in Bangalore and live online Japanese classes for learners across India. Our preparation programme includes structured coursework covering all tested sections (vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening), weekly mock tests, personalised feedback from certified instructors, and access to SNRC’s JLPT question banks built over 25 years.

Learners targeting the December 2026 JLPT should begin preparation as early as possible. The right batch depends on your present Japanese level, target JLPT level and weekly study availability. Complete beginners usually start with JLPT N5, while learners who have already studied Japanese should speak with SNRC before choosing the next level.

BNK India (bnkindia.in) is the official Bengaluru test centre. SNRC students are guided on BNK registration timelines as part of their enrolment support.

If you are preparing for the December 2026 JLPT, speak with SNRC before choosing your level or batch.

Author – Krishna