The Applications for 28th TOPIK test are being accepted from 7th of August, 2012 and will continue till August 20, 2012. 28th TOPIK is being held on 28th October, 2012 in Korea and other countries around the world. You can check the Test locations in your country here.
Our new friends who are planning to take TOPIK for the first time might like to get some basic information about this test first. Just go through this post: TOPIK: The Complete Guide. If you already know everything about the test like different levels, test structure, passing scores etc, the best thing you can do from now on is to spend some time with previous TOPIK papers. As TOPIK GUIDE says repeatedly, practicing with previous papers is the best way to prepare for TOPIK. 
You might also like to have a look at two old posts- TOPIK Preparation TIPS and TOPIK – Exam Hall Tips.
Those of you who are afraid of the essay writing section of TOPIK can check these 2 articles:
TOPIK Essay Writing Guide (쓰기 가이드)- Beginner Level and TOPIK Essay Writing Guide (쓰기 가이드)- Beginner Level- Part 2
You can find many other resources on the page Tips and Resources.
You can check the image below if you prefer Korean over English. If you don’t, here is the detailed info about registration for 28th TOPIK test:-
Please note that application dates and other details may vary from country to country. Please confirm with local Korean embassy or test conducting institution.
Date of 28th TOPIK Test: 28th October, 2012 (Sunday)
Application Period: 07-20 August, 2012 (Till 6PM Korean Time)
Application fee Payment Period: 07th -23rd August, 2012 (Till 12 Midnight)
Application method: Overseas: at local Korean Embassies or other concerned institutions. Check Here. In Korea: online through http://www.topik.go.kr/ Make an account on this site and you can access application form, test info, admission card, Results etc here. You will get your admission card between 15-28th October, 2012.
Payment method: Through Net Banking or Card Payment
Who can apply: Anyone who has enough money to pay for application fee.
They have literally no eligibility criteria.
Who can apply: Anyone who has enough money to pay for application fee.
They have literally no eligibility criteria.Result Announcement Date: 3PM on 11th December, 2012
Bye for now.. All the Best.. 화이팅…
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I feel really stupid but I find creating an account already beyond basic level… any chance you could help with a short “how to…” like you did with the exam papers download? tks Tina
Hi Tina… The application dates for this year are already over.. I will try to put a detailed ‘hoe to’ post before next TOPIK application dates.. keep in touch..
Satish Sir,
Any updates on when will be next i.e. 29th TOPIK exam ??
It will be held in January..most probably in 3rd or 4th week… ^^