13 verified institutes — Japan Foundation, JLPT host institutions, and university departments. No scam coaching centres.
13 institutes verified · India only · from official government & university sources · last verified 3 Sept 2026
India has many "Japanese coaching centres" that promise guaranteed jobs or placements in Japan for a fee. These are usually scams. No legitimate language school can guarantee you a job in Japan. Learning Japanese is valuable, but job placement requires proper visa routes, not coaching centre promises.
Red flags:Upfront fees for "guaranteed placement," promises of Japan jobs after a short course, no verifiable track record, pressure tactics, no real physical address.
How to spot fake Japan job agents →Official Japanese government cultural institution. The gold standard for Japanese language education.
These institutions administer the JLPT exam in their cities and often offer preparatory courses.
New Delhi, Delhi
✓ Official JLPT host institution for Delhi
Pune, Maharashtra
✓ Official JLPT host institution for Pune & Mumbai since 1993
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
✓ Official JLPT host institution for Chennai
Bengaluru, Karnataka
✓ Official JLPT host institution for Bangalore since 2006
Kolkata, West Bengal
✓ Official JLPT host institution for Kolkata
UGC-recognized universities with dedicated Japanese language programs.
New Delhi, Delhi
✓ UGC-recognized central university
Pune, Maharashtra
✓ UGC-recognized state university
Hyderabad, Telangana
✓ UGC-recognized central university
Mumbai, Maharashtra
✓ UGC-recognized state university
New Delhi, Delhi
✓ UGC-recognized central university
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
✓ UGC-recognized central university
Santiniketan, West Bengal
✓ UGC-recognized central university
Many learners start with Japanese classes in India, then move to a language school in Japan for immersion. Our Japan language school directory helps you find accredited schools that sponsor student visas.
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