JLPT Exam Fees and Registration in India: Fee by Centre, Test Voucher and Refunds
Key Takeaways
- There is no single JLPT fee in India: each city's host institution sets its own fee, which for December 2026 ran from INR 2,207 to INR 2,800 depending on the city and level.
- You register with the host of your test city, usually on its own online portal; MyJLPT is only for tests taken in Japan.
- Registration is around March to April for July and August to September for December; December 2026 registration had closed at every Indian host that published a status.
- The JLPT test voucher is the admission ticket (jukenhyo), not a discount code, and no official JLPT discount voucher exists.
- The test fee is non-refundable and you cannot change level or centre after applying, except for refunds your host allows when the test is cancelled by force majeure.
Table of Contents
- How much is the JLPT exam fee in India?
- Why is the JLPT fee different in each city?
- How do you register for the JLPT in India?
- When is JLPT registration open for July and December?
- What is the JLPT test voucher?
- Is there a JLPT discount voucher?
- What should you bring on JLPT test day?
- Can you get a JLPT refund or change your level or centre?
- Which JLPT level and session should you pay for?
There is no single JLPT exam fee in India. The Japan Foundation runs the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test outside Japan through a local host institution in each test city, and each host sets its own fee, registration window and application method. For the December 2026 test, the hosts that publish a fee online charge between INR 2,207 and INR 2,800, depending on the city and the level.
This guide sets out the fee each host publishes, how registration works, what the JLPT test voucher is (it is your admission ticket, not a discount code), what to bring on test day, and the rules on refunds and changes. Fees and rules come from jlpt.jp, the Japan Foundation’s Test Guide and each host’s own website, all read on 3 November 2026. For the levels, pass marks and test dates, see our JLPT exam guide for India and our page on JLPT exam dates and centres in India.
How much is the JLPT exam fee in India?
These are the fees the Indian hosts publish for the December 2026 test. Fees for July 2027 have not been published yet.
| City | Host institution | Published fee | What the host says it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI) | N1, N2, N3: INR 2,500 N4, N5: INR 2,200 | Including GST |
| Chennai | ABK-AOTS Dosokai, Tamil Nadu Centre | N1: INR 2,791 N2: INR 2,661 N3: INR 2,499 N4: INR 2,336 N5: INR 2,207 | Including 18% GST, plus a payment gateway fee |
| Bengaluru | Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (BNK) | INR 2,500 | One figure on the application page, not split by level |
| Karur | Japanese Language Teachers Association (JALTRA) | N1: INR 2,800 N2: INR 2,700 N3: INR 2,600 N4: INR 2,500 N5: INR 2,400 | Plus a convenience fee |
| Pune and Mumbai | Japanese Language Teachers’ Association, Pune (JALTAP) | Not shown publicly | The fee is shown inside the registration portal after you sign up |
| Kolkata | The Indo-Japan Welfare and Cultural Association | Not published online | Ask the host directly |
| Santiniketan (July only) | Visva-Bharati | Not published online | Ask the host directly |
The cities and hosts are from the official list of overseas test cities (as of 11 September 2026). A host can change its fee from one session to the next, so check its notice when registration opens rather than relying on an old figure or a third-party list.
Why is the JLPT fee different in each city?
Outside Japan, the Japan Foundation conducts the JLPT with the cooperation of local host institutions. Its overseas test process page tells candidates to confirm the registration method with their host, read the Test Guide, register as the host instructs and pay the fee to the host. The Japan Foundation’s Test Guide for the December 2026 test, linked from MOSAI’s December 2026 page, says the same: the application period, test fee and payment method are set by the local host institution.
The Japan Foundation’s own office in India, the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, links to jlpt.jp for the JLPT. It is not on the official list of Indian test hosts, so you do not register or pay through it.
How do you register for the JLPT in India?
You register with the host of the city where you will sit the test. The JLPT FAQ says to apply with the host in the city where you plan to take the test, even if you are somewhere else when registration opens. Most Indian hosts now take applications online:
- Sign up on the host’s portal. MOSAI, BNK, ABK-AOTS Chennai, JALTRA Karur and JALTAP Pune all run their own sign-up and login pages. BNK asks candidates to sign up even if they have sat the JLPT in Bangalore before. MyJLPT is the registration system for tests taken in Japan, run by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (domestic process page); candidates in India do not use it.
- Fill in the application form for one level. You choose one level per session and sit every section of it; you cannot apply for only some sections (JLPT FAQ). The Test Guide asks you to write your name in English capital letters exactly as you want it printed on the certificate.
- Upload your photo and photo ID. For New Delhi, MOSAI asks for a scanned photo ID (Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence, passport or PAN card) as a JPG of 100 to 200 KB, and a passport-size photograph as a JPG of 50 to 100 KB, against a clear background. Selfies are not accepted.
- Pay the fee online. MOSAI takes UPI, wallets, cards and net banking. After payment it shows the filled-in form with a transaction number, and an application without a transaction number is not considered. Print the form and keep it.
- Set and keep your results passcode. The application includes a numeric passcode for the online results announcement. BNK shows it again inside your submitted application on its portal.
Check every detail before you submit. MOSAI says no corrections or changes are allowed after final submission. Candidates with a disability apply for Special Testing Accommodations with the application: MOSAI’s deadline for December 2026 requests was 20 August 2026, and it will not provide assistance on the day without one.
When is JLPT registration open for July and December?
The general overseas pattern on jlpt.jp is registration around March to April for the July test and around August to September for the December test, with the exact period set by each city. What the Indian hosts did for December 2026:
- Bengaluru: BNK took applications from 3 August to 31 August 2026, closing at 9:00 p.m. IST. Its FAQ gives a usual pattern of 1 March to 5 April for July and 1 August to 5 September for December, and says the dates can change.
- New Delhi, Chennai and Karur: each host’s site said on 3 November 2026 that December 2026 registration was closed.
If you missed December 2026, the next session is July 2027. No Indian host had published July 2027 dates or fees on 3 November 2026, and on the pattern above registration is likely to open around March to April 2027. Watch your host’s site from February. Our JLPT dates page keeps the session-by-session timeline.
What is the JLPT test voucher?
The Test Voucher is the JLPT’s admission ticket. In Japanese it is the jukenhyō (受験票), and Indian hosts also call it the hall ticket or admit card. According to the Test Guide, it carries your registration number, and your test centre and reporting time are announced on it.
When it arrives: jlpt.jp says candidates outside Japan receive it from their host in early July and early December. The Test Guide says hosts generally send it within two weeks after the application period ends, and to contact your host if it has not arrived. For December 2026, the hosts said:
- New Delhi (MOSAI): the admit card, which shows your centre, is dispatched in November 2026.
- Chennai (ABK-AOTS): the Test Voucher is sent to your registered email address.
- Karur (JALTRA): hall tickets are issued in the first week of November 2026.
- Kolkata (IJWCA): admit cards go by post, or you can collect yours from the office from Monday to Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Keep the voucher after the test. You need the registration number on it, with your passcode, to see your online result. To correct a mistake on a certificate issued outside Japan, the JLPT FAQ asks for the Test Voucher or your application form copy, the photo ID you applied with and the original certificates, within one year of the test date.
Is there a JLPT discount voucher?
No. jlpt.jp and the Test Guide describe no discount voucher, prepaid code or promo code for the JLPT. You pay the test fee to your city’s host when you apply, at the price the host publishes. Anyone selling a “JLPT voucher” is outside the process the Japan Foundation describes.
Most people who search for a “JLPT test voucher” want the admission ticket described above: how to download it, when it arrives, or what to do if it has not come. If yours is late, contact your host using the email and phone number on its site or on the official host list.
What should you bring on JLPT test day?
The Test Guide lists what you may bring into the test room:
- your Test Voucher;
- pencils (medium-soft HB or B black lead) and a plastic eraser;
- photo identification, such as a passport, driving licence or other official ID your host names. You will not be allowed to take the test without it.
Mobile phones, smartwatches and other devices that can exchange data cannot be used until the test is over, so leave them out of the test room. A smartwatch cannot be used as a watch. Kolkata’s host adds that you need the original printed admit card: a copy on your phone is not accepted. If your Test Voucher has a box for a photo, the Test Guide asks for a recent full-face portrait on photographic paper, against a plain background, with no hat or sunglasses, and not a photocopy.
Can you get a JLPT refund or change your level or centre?
Usually not. The Test Guide sets these rules for the December 2026 test:
- The test fee is non-refundable. BNK’s FAQ says the same if you miss the exam.
- No change of level or test site. In principle you cannot change either once your application has been submitted to the host.
- Force majeure is the exception. If the test cannot go ahead because of something like a natural disaster or a transport strike, you may apply to your host for a refund. The Japan Foundation does not compensate for other costs, such as travel.
Hosts can apply this more narrowly. MOSAI says that if the exam is cancelled because of a natural disaster or a pandemic, the fee is not refunded but carried forward to the next exam. The refund policies of BNK, ABK-AOTS Chennai and JALTAP cover payment problems, such as a double payment or money debited without a confirmed application. In those cases, contact the host before you pay a second time.
Which JLPT level and session should you pay for?
Because the fee is not refunded and the level cannot be changed, decide before you pay. The free official sample questions for N1 to N5 are the quickest way to check which level you are ready for. Our JLPT exam guide compares the levels and pass marks. If you need the result for a university or scholarship deadline, count back from it. A July result is online in late August, and the paper certificate comes through your host months after each test. Our guide to the Japanese you need for a master’s in Japan covers which programmes ask for a level at all.
If you are planning a degree in Japan and want help choosing programmes, the language route or scholarships, talk to our Japan admissions team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JLPT exam fee in India?
It depends on the city. For the December 2026 test, MOSAI in New Delhi charged INR 2,500 for N1 to N3 and INR 2,200 for N4 and N5, including GST. ABK-AOTS Chennai charged INR 2,207 (N5) to INR 2,791 (N1) including GST, plus a gateway fee. BNK Bengaluru listed INR 2,500, and JALTRA Karur INR 2,400 (N5) to INR 2,800 (N1), plus a convenience fee.
Why is the JLPT fee different in each Indian city?
Outside Japan the Japan Foundation runs the JLPT through a local host institution in each city, and the host sets the fee, the registration period and the payment method.
Is the JLPT fee the same for every level?
Not at every centre. MOSAI, ABK-AOTS Chennai and JALTRA Karur charge more for the higher levels. BNK Bengaluru lists one fee of INR 2,500.
How do I register for the JLPT in India?
Register with the host of the city where you will sit the test, usually on its own online portal: sign up, fill in the form for one level, upload your photo and photo ID, and pay the fee online. Keep the printed form and the payment confirmation.
Do I use MyJLPT to register in India?
No. MyJLPT is the registration system for tests taken in Japan, run by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. In India you register through your city’s host institution.
When does JLPT registration open in India?
Outside Japan, jlpt.jp puts registration around March to April for the July test and around August to September for the December test, and each host sets its exact dates. BNK Bengaluru took December 2026 applications from 3 to 31 August 2026.
Is JLPT December 2026 registration still open?
No. On 3 November 2026, MOSAI New Delhi, ABK-AOTS Chennai and JALTRA Karur all said December 2026 registration was closed, and BNK’s window ended on 31 August. The next session is July 2027.
What is the JLPT test voucher?
It is the JLPT’s admission ticket, called jukenhyo in Japanese and the hall ticket or admit card by Indian hosts. It carries your registration number, and your test centre and reporting time are announced on it.
Is there a discount voucher for the JLPT?
No. The JLPT has no official discount voucher, prepaid code or promo code. You pay the fee to your city’s host when you apply.
When will I get my JLPT test voucher?
jlpt.jp says early July or early December, and the Test Guide says hosts generally send it within two weeks after the application period ends. For December 2026, MOSAI dispatched admit cards in November and JALTRA Karur issued hall tickets in the first week of November. If yours has not arrived, contact your host.
Can I get a refund or change my JLPT level or centre?
Usually not. The Test Guide says the fee is non-refundable and that in principle you cannot change your level or test site after applying. If the test cannot go ahead because of force majeure, you may apply to your host for a refund; MOSAI carries the fee forward to the next exam instead.
What should I bring to the JLPT exam?
Your Test Voucher, HB or B pencils, a plastic eraser, and the photo ID your host asks for, such as a passport or driving licence. You will not be allowed to sit the test without photo ID.
