TOPIK Results & Certificates

Q: How long is a TOPIK certificate valid?

TOPIK certificates are valid for 2 years from the date results are announced. After expiration, you must retake the test to obtain a new certificate. Some institutions accept expired certificates for certain purposes, but most require a valid one.

Q: When are TOPIK results released?

PBT results are released approximately 6-7 weeks after the test date. IBT results are released in approximately 3 weeks. Results are posted at 15:00 KST on the official TOPIK website (topik.go.kr).

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TOPIK results are posted on the official TOPIK website. PBT results take 6–7 weeks. IBT results take approximately 3 weeks. Certificates are valid for 2 years from the results announcement date.

How to Check Results

Results are posted at 15:00 KST on the official TOPIK website (topik.go.kr). Log in with the account you used for registration and go to the results page. Your score report shows your total score, per-section scores (listening, writing, reading), and your awarded level.

Specific results dates for each exam are published in the 2026 schedule.

Result Timeline

Format	Results Wait	Published At
PBT	6–7 weeks	15:00 KST on topik.go.kr
IBT	~3 weeks	15:00 KST on topik.go.kr

Certificate Validity

TOPIK certificates expire after 2 years from the results announcement date. After expiration, you must retake the test. Plan your test date around application deadlines.

Most Korean universities, employers, and immigration agencies require a valid (non-expired) certificate at the time of application. Some institutions may accept expired certificates for specific purposes, but this is not standard. If your certificate will expire before your application deadline, retake the test.

Score Report Contents

Your TOPIK II score report includes:

Total score (out of 300 for PBT, 600 for IBT)
Per-section scores for listening, writing, and reading
Awarded level (3, 4, 5, or 6, based on total score thresholds)
Test date and certificate number for verification

If your total score is below 120 (PBT) or 240 (IBT), no level is awarded. You still receive a score report.

Downloading and Printing Certificates

Certificates can be downloaded as PDFs and printed from the TOPIK website. You can also request official printed certificates to be mailed. For overseas test-takers, certificate delivery is handled through the local test center or Korean embassy that administered the exam.

How Institutions Verify Scores

Universities and employers can verify TOPIK certificates using the certificate number on the official TOPIK website. Some institutions accept a printed PDF, while others require the official verification through the TOPIK portal. Check with your specific institution for their requirements.

Retaking TOPIK

There is no limit on how many times you can take TOPIK. You can register for any upcoming exam regardless of previous results. Your highest valid score is the one that matters. Taking the test again does not invalidate previous certificates that are still within their 2-year validity window.

Practice for Your Next Attempt

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a TOPIK certificate valid?

2 years from the results announcement date. After that, you must retake the test.

When are TOPIK results released?

PBT results take 6–7 weeks, IBT results take about 3 weeks. Both are posted at 15:00 KST on topik.go.kr.

Last updated: March 23, 2026