JLPT DECEMBER 2026 (26B) - APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Oct 5, 2026

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Online application procedure for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) December 2026 (26B), held on Sunday 6 December 2026. Includes exam date and reporting/check-in windows for forenoon and afternoon sessions, application open/close timings, seat limits by level (N1–N5) and automatic closure once limits are reached, test fees with GST 18% and note on payment gateway charges, examination venues, and rules for applying for two levels. Provides uploading requirements for passport-size photograph, signature, and self-certified photo ID proof, plus steps and reference-number acknowledgement instructions.

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JLPT December 2026 (26B) - Application Procedure

Exam date and online application window

Seat limits and test fees

Examination venues and report/check-in rules

Applying for two levels

Online application document upload guidelines

Reference number acknowledgement and contact

Dear JLPT Aspirants, JLPT Test Administrative Committee, Chennai is happy to announce that it’s accepting the online application forms for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) tobe held on Sunday 6th December 2026. JLPT DECEMBER 2026 (26B)– APPLICATION PROCEDURE Exam Date: 􀁸 Sunday, 6th December 2026 Apply Online: 􀁸 Website: [www.jlptchennaiindia.com](www.jlptchennaiindia.com) / [www.abkaotschennai.com](www.abkaotschennai.com) 􀁸 Application opens: Saturday , 1st August 2026 at 10:00 AM 􀁸 Application Closes: Monday, 31st August 2026 at 5:00 PM Maximum Applications Accepted (Level wise): JLPT Level Max Applications N1 200 N2 500 N3 800 N4 850 N5 2050 􀁸 Application will close automatically for any level once its limit is reached. 􀁸 You can view the live count of available seats on the registration website. Test Fees (Inclusive of GST 18%) 􀁸 N1 – Rs.2,791 􀁸 N2 – Rs.2,661 􀁸 N3 – Rs.2,499 􀁸 N4 – Rs.2,336 􀁸 N5 – Rs.2,207 Note: Payment gateway fees are not included in the fee structure shown above EXAMINATION VENUES: 1. For N1 and N2 (Forenoon Session), and N3 and N5 (Afternoon Session): The examination will be held at Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, T. S. Krishna Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai – 600 037. 2. For N4 (Afternoon Session): The examination will be conducted at Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, No. 363, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai – 600 024. Exam Sessions: 􀁸 For the Forenoon Session, the examination will commence at 9:00 AM. N1 and N2 examinees must report to the venue’s Main Gate for check-in between 8:05 AM to 8:30 AM. Entry through main gate prior to 8:05 AM and Entry after 8:30 AM will not be permitted. Examinees who complete check-in within the designated time must proceed directly to their assigned examination rooms and be seated by 8:40 AM. Proctors on duty will not permit any examinee to enter the examination room after 8:40 AM. 􀁸 For the Afternoon Session, the examination will commence at 1:00 PM. N3, N4 and N5 examinees must report to the venue’s Main Gate for check-in between 12:05 PM to 12:30 PM. Entry through main gate prior to 12:05 PM and Entry after 12:30 PM will not be permitted. Examinees who complete check-in within the designated time must proceed directly to their assigned examination rooms and be seated by 12:40 PM. Proctors on duty will not permit any examinee to enter the examination room after 12:40 PM. Applying for Two Levels? 􀁸 Permitted only when one session is scheduled in the morning and the other is scheduled in the afternoon. 􀁸 Examinees who wish to attend the afternoon session must exit the test venue after completing the forenoon session examination and re-enter through the Main Gate to appear for the afternoon session. 􀁸 Submit separate applications for each level. 􀁸 Our system will not prevent you from applying for two levels by mistake, eventhough you are required to appear for only one level. If you accidentally apply for both levels, the additional application will be marked as absent, and the fee paid for that level will not be refunded Once you applied, you will receive a reference number by pop-up as acknowledgement of successful receipt of your application, kindly contact us thru our email id [jlptchennaiind@gmail.com](jlptchennaiind@gmail.com) immediately within the application period in case you do not receive the pop-up reference number . Please follow the below mentioned simple steps for Online application Procedure. STEP 1 : Keep Scanned Image of your Passport size photograph ready for uploading. Scanned image should meet the following specifications: Guidelines for scanning and upload of photograph, signature and Other Documents Photograph Image:- A. Image background should be clear B. It should be in jpg format C. Photo Dimension should be 3 cm (width) x 4 cm (height) only D. Uploading ” Selfie” not permitted E. Photograph must be a recent passpor

FAQs

When does the JLPT December 2026 (26B) online application open and close?

The application opens on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on Monday, 31st August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

What are the maximum seat limits for each JLPT level, and what happens when a limit is reached?

Maximum applications accepted (level wise) are N1: 200, N2: 500, N3: 800, N4: 850, N5: 2050. The application closes automatically for any level once its limit is reached.

What are the reporting and check-in timing rules for the forenoon and afternoon sessions?

For the forenoon session, the exam starts at 9:00 AM; N1 and N2 examinees must check in between 8:05 AM and 8:30 AM and will not be permitted after 8:40 AM. For the afternoon session, the exam starts at 1:00 PM; N3, N4 and N5 examinees must check in between 12:05 PM and 12:30 PM and will not be permitted after 12:40 PM.

What uploading specifications are required for the photograph, signature, and self-certified photo ID proof?

The passport photo must be in jpg format with dimensions 3 cm x 4 cm, file size 50–100 KB, no selfie, clear background, and no edits/filters. The signature must be scanned on white paper with black ink, preferably 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, file size 10–50 KB and not over 50 KB. The self-certified photo ID proof must be a government-approved ID (passport, voter ID, Aadhar, PAN, or driving license) and have file size 50–100 KB with a not-over-100 KB limit.

Oct 5, 2026

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