JLPT practice
JLPT N3 exam: structure, timing and scoring
The N3 exam (on the JLPT framework) has about 102 questions in 140 minutes, with a maximum score of 180. Below are the sections and the scores needed to pass.
Test sections and timing
| Section | Time | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) | 30 min | 35 |
| Language Knowledge (Grammar) · Reading | 70 min | 39 |
| Listening | 40 min | 28 |
| Total | 140 min | 102 |
Question counts are approximate figures from the test organizers; a real exam session can differ slightly.
How scoring works
Maximum score 180. You need a total of at least 95 and every section at or above its own minimum.
| Score section | Scale | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Language Knowledge | 0–60 | 19 |
| Reading | 0–60 | 19 |
| Listening | 0–60 | 19 |
Real exam scores use the organizers’ own method; GoMe only gives an estimated score so you can see where you stand.
Free mock tests
Coming soon
Free N3 mock tests are in preparation. Meanwhile you can practise each section and take the placement test in the GoMe app.