TOPIK Test Dates 2026: Schedule & Registration
If you're planning to sit TOPIK in 2026, the two things you need are the test date and the registration window — and both depend on whether you're testing in Korea or through a local center abroad. Here's the general 2026 schedule and how registration timing typically works, with an honest note that your local dates may differ from Korea's.
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The 2026 TOPIK schedule (Korea)
TOPIK is scheduled 12 times in 2026 in Korea — 6 paper-based (PBT) sessions and 6 internet-based (IBT) sessions. Below is the general session schedule, based on published 2026 TOPIK calendars. Local test centers outside Korea often run only some of these sessions, on their own registration timeline.
| Session | Test date | Registration (Korea) | Results (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91st TOPIK | January 12, 2026 | November 2025 | ~February 2026 |
| 92nd TOPIK | April 13, 2026 | February 2026 | ~May 2026 |
| 93rd TOPIK | May 18, 2026 | March 2026 | ~June 2026 |
| 94th TOPIK | July 13, 2026 | May 2026 | ~August 2026 |
| 95th TOPIK | October 18, 2026 | August 2026 | ~November 2026 |
| 96th TOPIK | November 15, 2026 | September 2026 | ~December 2026 |
Schedule reflects published 2026 TOPIK calendars (info.topiklab.com/en/topik-schedule, topikguide.com/topik-test-schedule). Registration windows shown are for testing in Korea — local test centers abroad frequently set their own dates, so confirm with your specific center. Not every session is offered as both PBT and IBT at every location.
What actually varies by country
Local test centers set their own calendar
Registration usually opens about 2 months ahead
Fees differ by format and sometimes by country
Check the official source before relying on any date
Frequently asked questions
How many times is TOPIK offered in 2026?
TOPIK is scheduled 12 times in 2026 in Korea: 6 paper-based (PBT) sessions and 6 internet-based (IBT) sessions, spread across the year from January through November.
When does TOPIK registration open for 2026 sessions?
In Korea, registration for each session generally opens roughly 2 months before the test date. Local test centers outside Korea often run their own registration windows on a different timeline, so always check with your specific test center.
How much does TOPIK cost?
Fees are commonly cited around 40,000 KRW for TOPIK I and 55,000 KRW for TOPIK II on the paper-based test, with the internet-based test typically priced higher. Exact fees can vary by country and test center, so confirm the current fee locally.
Are TOPIK test dates the same everywhere in the world?
No. TOPIK is administered in many countries through authorized test centers such as Korean cultural centers, embassies, and partner universities, and available sessions and exact local dates vary by location. Always confirm with your nearest center or the official TOPIK site.
Where do I register for TOPIK?
Registration is typically done through the official TOPIK website (topik.go.kr) if testing in Korea, or through your local authorized test center if testing abroad. Requirements and deadlines vary by location.