NAT Japanese July Exam Date 2026: Full Worldwide Schedule, Deadlines & Test Sites
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Published: 2026-07-02 07:28:42
If you've been searching for the NAT Japanese July exam date, you're likely trying to answer one of two questions: when exactly is the July session held, and is registration for it still open. This guide answers both — with the complete, country-wise NAT Japanese July exam date schedule for 2026, sourced directly from the official NAT-TEST schedule, plus everything you need to register on time.
Here's the quick answer: the NAT Japanese July exam date for most countries — including India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and more — was July 12, 2026, with a registration deadline of June 12, 2026 (already closed as of today). If you missed it, the next open window is a July 17, 2026 registration deadline for the August 16, 2026 test date — currently the closest NAT test you can still register for.
Confused about which NAT Japanese July exam date applies to your country? Keep reading — every country's full 2026 schedule is broken down below.
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NAT Japanese July Exam Date 2026 — Quick Facts
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| Particular | Details |
| Test Name | NAT-TEST (Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services affiliated) |
| July Session Test Date | July 12, 2026 (most countries) / July 11, 2026 (Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| July Session Registration Deadline | June 12, 2026 (closed) |
| Next Open Registration (as of today) | Deadline July 17, 2026 → Test Date August 16, 2026 |
| Countries Covered | India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mongolia, Japan |
| Test Frequency | 6 sessions per year (odd-month deadlines, test days roughly a month later) |
| Levels Offered | 5Q, 4Q, 3Q, 2Q, 1Q (equivalent structure to JLPT N5–N1) |
If you're also comparing this against the JLPT calendar, our guide on NAT Test vs JLPT comparison breaks down how the two differ in structure and recognition.
What Is the NAT Test?
The NAT-TEST is a Japanese language proficiency exam held multiple times a year across Asia and beyond, offering more frequent test dates than the JLPT (which runs only twice a year). It's widely used by students and professionals who need a recognized Japanese proficiency certificate on a faster timeline — which is exactly why the NAT Japanese July exam date matters to so many test-takers who can't wait for the December or July JLPT cycle.
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NAT Japanese July Exam Date 2026 — Full Country-Wise Schedule
Below is the complete 2026 NAT-TEST schedule for every country, extracted from the official NAT-TEST schedule PDF. The July exam date row is highlighted in bold for quick reference, along with the currently open registration window.
🇮🇳 NAT Japanese Exam India
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | Chennai, Kolkata |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | Chennai, Kolkata |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | Chennai, Kolkata |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | Chennai, Kolkata |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | New Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | Chennai, Kolkata |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
Looking for Delhi-specific test centre details? See our page on NAT Japanese exam date, schedule, registration & centers in India.
🇳🇵 NAT Japanese Exam Nepal
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/17 | Kathmandu |
| 1/9 | 2/7 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/14 | Kathmandu |
| 3/6 | 4/4 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/16 | Kathmandu |
| 5/15 | 6/13 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/11 (July Exam Date) | Kathmandu |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/15 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/26 | Kathmandu |
| 9/11 | 10/10 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/14 | Kathmandu |
| 11/13 | 12/12 | All Test Sites |
🇧🇩 NAT Japanese Exam Bangladesh
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/17 | All Test Sites |
| 1/9 | 2/7 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/7 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/11 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/16 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/13 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/11 (July Exam Date) | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/15 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/26 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/17 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/14 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/12 | All Test Sites |
🇱🇰 NAT Japanese Exam Sri Lanka
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | All Test Sites |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇮🇩 NAT Japanese Exam Indonesia
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | Jakarta, Padang, Denpasar, Surabaya, Makassar, Malang |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | Jakarta, Padang, Denpasar, Surabaya, Makassar, Malang |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | Jakarta, Padang, Denpasar, Surabaya, Makassar, Malang |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | Jakarta, Padang, Denpasar, Surabaya, Makassar, Malang |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | Denpasar, Bandung, Malang |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | Jakarta, Padang, Denpasar, Surabaya, Makassar, Malang |
🇵🇭 NAT Japanese Exam Philippines
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/12 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
Note: Philippines does not hold a distinct July test-day session — the nearest window is the July 17 registration deadline for the August 16 exam.
🇻🇳 NAT Japanese Exam Vietnam
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Hai Duong |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Hai Duong |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Hai Duong |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Hai Duong |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Hai Duong |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | Hanoi (Site 1, Site 2), Da Nang, Hai Duong |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇹🇭 NAT Japanese Exam Thailand
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/15 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/4 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇨🇳 NAT Japanese Exam China
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
| 3/13 | 4/12 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | See official portal for city-wise sites |
🇺🇿 NAT Japanese Exam Uzbekistan
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | Tashkent, Samarkand |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | Tashkent, Samarkand |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | Tashkent, Samarkand |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | Samarkand |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | Tashkent, Samarkand |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | Tashkent, Samarkand |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇰🇭 NAT Japanese Exam Cambodia
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 12/19/2025 | 1/18 | All Test Sites |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 2/13 | 3/15 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 4/17 | 5/17 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 6/12 | 7/12 (July Exam Date) | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 8/28 | 9/27 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 10/16 | 11/15 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇰🇬 NAT Japanese Exam Kyrgyzstan
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇧🇹 NAT Japanese Exam Bhutan
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇲🇲 NAT Japanese Exam Myanmar
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇲🇳 NAT Japanese Exam Mongolia
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/8 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | All Test Sites |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
🇯🇵 NAT Japanese Exam Japan
| Deadline | Test Day | Test Site |
| 1/9 | 2/7 | All Test Sites |
| 3/6 | 4/5 | All Test Sites |
| 5/15 | 6/14 | All Test Sites |
| 7/17 (open now) | 8/16 | All Test Sites |
| 9/18 | 10/18 | Osaka |
| 11/13 | 12/13 | All Test Sites |
NAT Japanese Exam UAE and Other Regions
The NAT Japanese exam UAE window isn't listed as a separate table in the current official schedule PDF, which means candidates based in the UAE and other regions without a dedicated printed table should confirm their nearest test site directly through the official NAT-TEST schedule or their regional host institution before the NAT Japanese July exam date deadline closes.
For a worldwide view beyond the countries above, our Japanese Language NAT-TEST 2026 schedule by country is updated as new regional details are confirmed.
Why the NAT Japanese July Exam Date Matters
Unlike the JLPT, which only runs in July and December, the NAT Japanese July exam date is just one of six sessions held throughout the year — which makes it a popular choice for candidates who missed an earlier window or need a faster certification turnaround for study or work abroad applications.
Key reasons candidates specifically track the NAT Japanese July exam date:
- Faster results turnaround compared to JLPT, useful for visa or admission deadlines
- More frequent retake opportunities if a candidate needs to improve their score within the same year
- Multiple test sites per country, reducing travel for regional candidates
- Level flexibility (5Q to 1Q) similar to JLPT N5–N1, letting candidates choose the right entry point
If you're deciding between the two, our detailed NAT Test vs JLPT comparison explains which one fits your goals better.
How to Register Before the Deadline
- Check your country's table above to confirm your applicable NAT Japanese July exam date and deadline.
- Visit the official NAT-TEST registration portal linked from the official schedule PDF.
- Select your level (5Q–1Q) based on your current proficiency.
- Choose your nearest test site from the list for your country.
- Complete payment and confirmation before the listed deadline — late registrations are not accepted.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see NAT Japanese exam July registration and our NAT exam registration last date 2026 guide.
NAT Japanese July Exam Date FAQs
What is the NAT Japanese July exam date for 2026? For most countries — including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Uzbekistan — the NAT Japanese July exam date was July 12, 2026, with a registration deadline of June 12, 2026. Nepal and Bangladesh held theirs on July 11, 2026.
Can I still register for the NAT Japanese July exam date? The July 12 test's registration deadline has already closed. However, a new window is open with a July 17, 2026 registration deadline for the August 16, 2026 test date — this is currently the nearest NAT test you can register for.
Is the NAT Japanese July exam date the same across all countries? Mostly yes — July 12, 2026 applies to the majority of countries, but Nepal and Bangladesh use July 11, and countries like the Philippines, Thailand, and China don't run a separate July session, going straight to the August window instead.
How many times a year is the NAT test held? The NAT-TEST runs six times a year, roughly every two months, compared to the JLPT's twice-yearly schedule.
Where can I check NAT Japanese exam India centres specifically? Test sites for India rotate between Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai, and New Delhi depending on the session — check the India table above or our NAT Japanese exam date, schedule, registration & centers in India guide for full details.
Does the NAT Japanese exam UAE have a fixed test site? The official schedule doesn't list a dedicated UAE table currently — candidates in the UAE should confirm directly through the official NAT-TEST portal before the deadline.
How do I check my NAT test result online? Results are released through the official candidate portal after each session — our guide on how to check NAT test result online walks through the process.
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