Japanese Language Proficiency Test

JLPT stands for Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. It’s a test that measures and certifies the Japanese language skills of non-native speakers. The JLPT is the world’s largest Japanese language test.The JLPT is held twice a year (on the first Sunday of July and December) in Japan and selected countries, including India.

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What is JLPT?
The JLPT is offered in five levels (N1, N2, N3, N4, N5). In order to measure Japanese-language proficiency as thoroughly as possible, test items are designed for each level.
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.
At the beginning, there were approximately 7,000 examinees worldwide, but now it has become the largest-scale Japanese-language test in the world. Over time, test applicants have become more diverse, and use of JLPT results has expanded from skill measurement to include employment screening and evaluation for promotions and pay raises as well as use as a form of qualification.
Many outstanding suggestions for improvement were also submitted by a wide variety of individuals around the world.

JLPT Certification Frequently Asked Questions

1. The importance of JLPT Exam?

a.knowledge of Japanese-language vocabulary and grammar
b. ability to use the knowledge in actual communication.
In order to perform various "everyday tasks" that require language, not only language knowledge but also the ability to actually use it are necessary.

2. Who runs JLPT?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.

3. What is eligibility age for the JLPT exam?

The JLPT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers.
There are no age restrictions for the JLPT.

4. When is JLPT Exam conducted?

The JLPT is held twice a year (on the first Sunday of July and December) in Japan and selected countries, including India, and once a year in other regions (on the first Sunday of December).
The application period is usually around early March until late April for July’s examination and around early August until late September for December’s exam.

5. What are JLPT centres in India?

There are 8 JLPT centers in India.
New
Delhi
Pune
Kolkata
Chennai
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Santiniketan Salem
* The test is held once a year at Salem and Santiniketan.

6.What is JLPT Examination Fees?

Registration Fees (per Applicant) are between Rs. 1,000 to 1,600.

7. Can I take JLPT N3 directly?

There are five levels of the JLPT. With N5 being the most basic level and N1 being the most difficult.
You do not have to pass a certain level before moving on to the next level.
For example, you do not have to pass the N4 before you can attempt the N3 exam.

8. Do JLPT results expire?.

The JLPT certificate never expires.
However, companies and educational institutions that refer to test results sometimes set a time limit on the certificate.
Please inquire at individual companies and educational institutions, as necessary

9. How many times can you attempt JLPT?

You can take the JLPT as many times as you want, and your score on any test will not be affected (except for the improvement you should expect from the practice). Your scores will not be averaged.

10. What is the use of JLPT exam?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test), or JLPT, is a standardized criterion-referenced test to evaluate and certify Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers, covering language knowledge, reading ability, and listening ability.

11. Is the JLPT exam difficult?

The JLPT has five levels:
N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5.
The easiest level is N5 and the most difficult level is N1.
N4 and N5 measure the level of understanding of basic Japanese mainly learned in class.
N1and N2 measure the level of understanding of Japanese used in a broad range of scenes in actual everyday life.

12. What are the advantages of JLPT?

JLPT certificates offer various advantages, ranging from recognition as academic credit and graduation certification at schools to preferential treatment at companies and acknowledgement of qualification in society.

13. Is there negative marking in JLPT?

No, there is no negative marking in the JLPT N5 tests.
Passing the Japanese N5 exam/ JLPT N5 test requires more than just language skills; passing it opens up a world of opportunities. Remember that every step you take will get you closer to fluency as you work through the sections, challenges, and success stories.

14. Does the JLPT include questions that require cultural knowledge of Japan?

No question specifically asks cultural knowledge of Japan.
Some questions may refer to cultural aspects, but all questions can be answered without cultural knowledge.

15. What is the cut off marks for JLPT exam?

These scores in each section are added up to get an overall score of 180. So, it’s more that someone who does well enough to get a combined score of 95/180 or more when adding up their grade in each section is good enough for the certificate.