JLPT 2026: test dates, registration and results
Planning your Japanese-Language Proficiency Test? Check the 2026 schedule, find your local registration process, and prepare for your target level.
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When is the JLPT in 2026?
Some overseas cities offer only one session. Confirm availability with your test center.
JLPT 2026 registration and last dates
There is no single worldwide registration deadline. Find the organizer for the city where you will take the exam, then check its application period, fees and payment instructions.
Registration in Japan
Apply through JEES and MyJLPT. JEES announced the closure of December 2026 applications on September 3. Check its notices for eligibility requirements and updates.
JEES / MyJLPT registration notices
Registration outside Japan
Use the official host directory to find your city. Your local organizer sets registration dates and procedures; Japan’s application schedule does not apply overseas.
Find your official local JLPT organizer
JLPT registration 2026 in Bangladesh / JUAAB
For Dhaka, the official JLPT directory lists the Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB). Check JUAAB for local application announcements.
JUAAB registration information
Registration in Indonesia
The official JLPT directory directs applicants in Indonesia to JLPT Online for local registration information.
How to check JLPT results 2026
Start with the official results page and select your test location. Candidates in Japan use MyJLPT; overseas access depends on the region.
For July 2026, the official “Other countries” results service lists an online window from August 27 at 10:00 through October 31 at 17:00, Japan Standard Time (JST).
For December 2026 results, follow the official announcement for your test region. Check with your organizer about receiving your score report and certificate.
Prepare for JLPT N5, N3 or N2
Choose your level, practice each skill, and use a full mock exam to find the areas that need more study. JLPT Academy offers vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading and listening practice for all five levels.
