📘 JLPT Exam Day Guide — Important Timings & Rules (December 2025 Session)

JLPT 2025

The JLPT is only a few days away, and many test-takers are confused about the new timing rules, strict entry cut-off, and result schedule.Here is a simple, clear guide to help you prepare for the exam day.

🕒 1. Exam Time — Do Not Be Late

The JLPT now has very strict entry rules.

▶ Morning Session – N1 & N2

• Entry Time: 8:30–9:10

• Test Starts: 9:10 sharp

▶ Afternoon Session – N3, N4, N5

• Entry Time: 14:30–15:10

• Test Starts: 15:10 sharp

🚨 If you arrive after the test starts, you cannot join the first section.Your result will automatically become FAIL.

📚 2. Test Duration (Quick View)

N1

• Language Knowledge + Reading — 110 min

• Listening — 55 min

N2

• Language Knowledge + Reading — 105 min

• Listening — 50 min

N3

• Vocabulary — 30 min

• Grammar + Reading — 70 min

• Listening — 40 min

N4

• Vocabulary — 25 min

• Grammar + Reading — 55 min

• Listening — 35 min

N5

• Vocabulary — 20 min

• Grammar + Reading — 40 min

• Listening — 30 min

🎧 3. Important Rules You Must Follow

• Bring 受験票 (Exam Voucher) + valid ID

• No entry after each section starts

• No talking once seated

• Phones must be powered off

• You must stay seated until staff finish collecting papers (about 20 min)

• Follow staff instructions carefully — any violation can cancel your score

🎒 4. What to Bring

• Exam Voucher (printed)

• Passport OR Residence Card

• HB pencils or mechanical pencil

• Eraser

• Watch (non-digital, no smartwatches)

• Water bottle (only during break)

Tip: Write your name and number on all belongings.

🏫 5. At the Test Venue

• Expect crowds → arrive before entry time starts

• Listen carefully to announcements

• Check your room number and seat number

• Use the restroom before the test begins (break times are short)

📊 6. Result Announcement

Even though this exam is December 2025:

Online Results (MyJLPT):

➡ Scheduled for late January 2026

Physical Certificate:

➡ Sent in mid-February 2026

Digital results appear earlier, and most schools/employers now accept the online score report.

👍 7. Final Advice for Test Day

• Sleep well the night before

• Don’t study too hard on exam morning — stay relaxed

• Take deep breaths during the reading section

• For listening: Do not look back at old questions

• Use the break time to drink water and reset your mind

• Don’t panic if one section feels difficult — JLPT is scaled scoring

🎓 Good Luck on Your JLPT!

You’ve prepared for months, and now the big day is almost here. Stay calm, follow the timing rules, and trust your practice.

Stay Calm All the best