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Exam listening preparation

Pass the TOPIK PBT — 26 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 listening punishes one-sound mistakes

A tense consonant, final consonant, or Korean vowel can change which picture or response matches. The recording continues, so recognizing the contrast after the sentence is too late.

Official exam dates and registration windows

Registration windows shown are for South Korea; overseas windows are set per country — check the official source.

Upcoming sittings, registration windows, and confirmation status
Round Exam date Registration Status
109thNovember 15, 2026September 1, 2026 – September 7, 2026Registration closedConfirmed
Updated October 2, 2026 Verify at the official source →

Always verify the date and registration window at the official source before making plans.

Format

TOPIK I uses listening and reading multiple-choice sections. TOPIK II adds a writing section to listening and reading.

Scoring

TOPIK I totals 200 points across listening and reading. TOPIK II totals 300 points across listening, writing, and reading; the total determines the reported level.