Format
The test is delivered on a computer with timed on-screen sections. Listening answers are selected in the test interface rather than marked on paper.
Exam listening preparation
Pass the TOPIK IBT — 4 days from now
By exam day, the sounds that cost points are sounds you have already chosen correctly a hundred times — under the same one-play pressure.
TOPIK IBT exposes vowel and consonant guesses immediately
Headphone audio removes room acoustics as an excuse: tense versus plain consonants, close vowels, and word-final consonants still decide which response matches.
Official exam dates and registration windows
Registration windows shown are for South Korea; overseas windows are set per country — check the official source.
| Round | Exam date | Registration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | October 24, 2026 | August 18, 2026 – August 24, 2026Registration closed | Confirmed |
| 16th | November 28, 2026 | September 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026Registration closed | Confirmed |
Next TOPIK IBT date: official announcement pending
No later confirmed sitting is in the official calendar yet. Check the source before booking travel or paying a registration fee.
Verify at the official source →Always verify the date and registration window at the official source before making plans.
Scoring
The official score report converts section performance into a proficiency level; use the score table published for the exact IBT test type you register for.