How Much Do Microsoft Certification Exams Cost in India? (2026 Guide)
Microsoft certification exam cost in India 2026: how fundamentals, associate and expert pricing tiers work, paying in INR via Pearson VUE, vouchers and retake
The short answer
Microsoft certification exam prices in India depend on the exam tier, are set in INR for the local market, and are paid through Pearson VUE. As a rule of thumb: fundamentals exams (AI-900, PL-900, AZ-900) cost the least; associate exams (DP-600, DP-700, AZ-104) cost more; and expert exams cost the most. Microsoft revises these prices from time to time, so the only reliable figure is the one on the official exam page at the moment you book — which any good training provider will confirm for you.
How the pricing tiers work
- Fundamentals — entry-level, conceptual exams. Lowest price, never expire.
- Associate — role-based, hands-on exams. Mid price. Require periodic renewal (free online assessment).
- Expert / Specialty — advanced or niche exams. Highest price.
Because the tier drives the cost, the first question isn't "how much?" but "which exam?" — and that follows from your target role.
Paying in India
Exams are booked and paid on Pearson VUE in INR. You can sit most exams via online proctoring from home with a webcam and stable internet, or at a test centre. Payment is by card at the time of booking.
Vouchers, bundles and retakes
- Vouchers are prepaid exam codes, sometimes bundled with training or available through Microsoft programmes and events. They can reduce cost or be included in corporate packages.
- Retakes follow Microsoft's retake policy — there is a short waiting period after a failed attempt, and a retake is a fresh paid booking unless a package covers it.
- Corporate cohorts can often arrange vouchers as part of the engagement.
The practical takeaway
Don't budget from a number you read months ago. Decide the certification, then check the live INR price on the official exam page or ask your provider at enrolment. CertTulen confirms current pricing, voucher options and exactly what each package includes before you commit, so there are no surprises.
About CertTulen Academy
CertTulen Academy is a Microsoft Training Services Partner and Microsoft AI Cloud Partner (ID 7094655), delivering live, MCT-led certification training across India, Malaysia and Singapore. The catalogue spans Microsoft Fabric (DP-600, DP-700 and Applied Skills DP-601/602/603), Power BI, Power Platform (PL-900), SQL Server, Python (PCEP/PCAP), PySpark data engineering, AI-900, and a full applied-AI line covering Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude, Google Gemini, prompt engineering, no-code automation with n8n, and AI chatbots and voice agents. Every course is instructor-led and hands-on, priced in INR with UPI, card and netbanking checkout, and available as private corporate cohorts. India operations are registered in Tamil Nadu (Udyam Reg: UDYAM-TN-22-0117782).
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Frequently asked questions
Why can't a fixed exam price be quoted?
Microsoft revises certification pricing periodically and it varies by exam tier and region. Publishing a specific figure risks it being wrong by the time you read it, so the reliable approach is to check the current price on the official exam page or ask your training provider, who confirms it at enrolment.
Are Microsoft exams cheaper in India than internationally?
Microsoft applies regional pricing, and Indian pricing in INR is generally set for the local market. The exact amount depends on the exam tier — fundamentals cost the least, associate more, and expert the most.
Do training courses include the exam fee?
It depends on the package. Some corporate and bundled offerings include a voucher; individual public courses often price training and exam separately so you retain flexibility on when to sit it. CertTulen confirms exactly what is included before you enrol.
