When do you get your BJT result, and does it expire?
You get a BJT score report at the test centre and can print the certificate three days later. Kanken says the certificate never expires.
Short answer
You get your BJT result on test day as a paper score report at the Pearson VUE test centre, and three days later you can print the score certificate from your Pearson VUE account. Kanken's FAQ says the certificate never expires; if an employer or a rule asks for a recent result, that is their own condition, not an expiry date.
The BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test is run by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (Kanken) and delivered at Pearson VUE test centres. It gives you two documents: a score report on the day and a score certificate three days later.
Score report and certificate
| Score report | Score certificate | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Right after the test, at the centre | Three days after the test |
| Form | Paper, handed to you as you leave | In your Pearson VUE account; you print it yourself, as Kanken issues no paper version |
From test day to your application
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Have your photo taken at check-in
Staff at the test centre take your photo. Kanken says the photo appears on the score certificate.
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Take the score report home
After the test you receive a paper score report as you leave the centre.
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Wait three days
The score certificate becomes available three days after the day you sat the test.
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Sign in and print
Sign in to the Pearson VUE online registration page and click "View Score Reports". If it does not fit on one sheet, Kanken's FAQ gives print settings for each browser; in Chrome, for example, choose Print and then Save as PDF.
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Use a copy for your application
Some rules of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA) ask for a copy. The Designated Activities status for graduates of Japanese universities, for example, asks for a copy of a JLPT N1 or BJT 480 score certificate.
Does a BJT score expire?
No. Kanken's FAQ asks "Does the score certificate ever expire?" and answers "No, the score certificate never expires." A visa rule or an employer can still set its own conditions about which result it accepts, so read the wording of the rule you apply under. That is a question about their requirement, not about the certificate.
What the certificate shows
The certificate shows your photo, your score from 0 to 800, your level from J5 to J1+ and a rank for each of the three parts, according to Kanken. The rank for each part tells you where to work before a retake; what the levels mean is in what your BJT score means.
If your name, address, date of birth or other registration details on the result are wrong, Kanken asks you to contact Pearson VUE customer service.
Where your score counts
Some visa rules count BJT 400 like JLPT N2 and BJT 480 like JLPT N1. For example, 400 or more adds 10 Highly Skilled Professional points and 480 or more adds 15. Which rule accepts which score is in which Japanese tests count for a Japan visa.
After the test
- Keep the paper score report until the certificate is ready.
- Save the certificate as a PDF as soon as it appears, so you have it when an application asks for it.
- If you need a higher score, you can sit again 3 months after the test. The fee and booking rules are in BJT fee and test dates, and the steps in How to book BJT in Japan.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Whether a result is accepted depends on the rule and the institution that asks for it. Check the Kanken and Immigration Services Agency pages below.
Questions people ask
When can I get my BJT test results?
On the day. You receive a paper score report at the test centre as you leave, and the score certificate can be printed from your Pearson VUE account three days after the test.
Does the BJT score certificate ever expire?
No. Kanken's FAQ answers this question directly: "No, the score certificate never expires."
Can I get a paper version of the BJT certificate?
No. Kanken says it cannot issue paper versions; you print the certificate yourself from your Pearson VUE account. The paper you receive on test day is the score report.
Does the BJT certificate have my photo on it?
Yes. Staff take your photo at check-in, and Kanken says the certificate shows your photo, score, level and a rank for each part.
How do I check my BJT result online?
Sign in to the Pearson VUE online registration page and click "View Score Reports". The certificate is there from three days after the test.
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