TOPIK is administered in India under the coordination of the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCC India) and King Sejong Institute partner centres. Unlike JLPT (twice a year) or IELTS (almost weekly), TOPIK has a limited number of sittings per year in India — typically two to three. Missing a registration window can mean a three-to-six month delay in your visa, scholarship, or career timeline. This guide covers everything you need to plan your TOPIK exam logistics in India.
TOPIK Exam Dates in India 2026
TOPIK is typically held in India approximately three times per year — in April, July/August, and October/November. The exact dates for each sitting are published by KCC India and the NIIED (National Institute for International Education) global TOPIK portal approximately 60–90 days before each exam. In India, the primary administration centre is the Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi. Additional sittings may be available at King Sejong Institute partner venues in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad depending on the sitting — not all sittings are available at all partner centres. The official TOPIK India registration site announces available centres and dates for each sitting; check it regularly and register immediately when registration opens, as seat counts are limited.
Registration Process and Fees
TOPIK registration for Indian candidates is managed through the official TOPIK website (topik.go.kr) and local KCC India coordination. Registration typically opens 6–8 weeks before each sitting. Fees for TOPIK I are approximately ₹2,500–₹3,000 and for TOPIK II approximately ₹3,000–₹4,000 per attempt (confirm exact current fees on the official portal, as these vary). Payment is typically made via bank transfer or credit card through the registration portal. Unlike IELTS or PTE, TOPIK registrations are non-transferable — if you miss your sitting, your fee is not refunded or credited.
Preparing So You Never Miss a Sitting
Given TOPIK’s limited annual sittings in India, the most important preparation discipline is arriving at your target level before the registration deadline — not hoping to be ready by exam day. Run full-length TOPIK II mock tests four to six weeks before each sitting deadline to assess whether your score is exam-ready. If your mock scores are consistently in the Level 4 range (150+ out of 300), register. If you are consistently scoring in Level 3 territory (120–149), assess whether six additional weeks of targeted practice (particularly on Writing task 54) would push you to Level 4 before the exam, or whether it is more productive to register for the next sitting. TOPIK II format mocks with AI-graded 쓰기 feedback at LanguageTest.in give you the most accurate pre-exam score estimate available outside the official test itself.
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