Written by the AgileFever editorial team. Facts checked on November 5, 2026 against the official pages of the organizations named in this post. AgileFever sells training for some of the topics covered here, and we say so wherever it applies. Prices are PMI’s India store rupee prices on that date. They change, so confirm them on your checkout screen before you pay.
Most pages on the PMP certification cost in India quote old exam fees or convert dollars. PMI now prices India in rupees, and the rupee prices are not a straight conversion of the US ones. Below, the budget is built from PMI’s India store line by line, with the 35-hour course as the one number only you can fill in. We do not list other providers’ course prices, because quotes change by format and date. You get a worksheet instead.
Two related AgileFever posts cover parts of this ground. PMP exam fee: member, non-member and retake explains the fee schedule in dollars, and PMP certification cost in the USA builds the same budget for the US store. Our older PMP certification cost guide is the general overview.
PMP certification cost in India: the budget in one table
Every column assumes you pass on the first attempt and buy one practice tool. The first two columns use only PMI’s own India price list. The third shows how to add a course quote from anyone else.
| Line item | PMI course, member | PMI course, non-member | Any other 35-hour course, member |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35-hour course | ₹47,189 (PMI on-demand course) | ₹53,944 | Your written quote |
| Prep tool | ₹6,659 (PMI PMP Practice Exam) | ₹6,659 | ₹3,957 (PMI Study Hall Essentials) to ₹6,659, or what your course includes |
| PMI membership, first year | ₹11,580 (₹10,615 + ₹965 application fee) | not joined | ₹11,580 |
| PMP exam fee | ₹27,406 | ₹55,488 | ₹27,406 |
| Day-one total | ₹92,834 | ₹1,16,091 | ₹38,986 + your course quote + prep tool |
| If you need one retake | ₹1,11,459 (₹18,625 retake) | ₹1,41,471 (₹25,380 retake) | add ₹18,625 |
Source: PMI India store (exam, retake, membership, application fee, on-demand course, Practice Exam, Study Hall), read on November 5, 2026. Joining first saves ₹23,257 in the PMI-course columns: ₹28,082 on the exam and ₹6,755 on the course, minus ₹11,580 for membership.
The course and the exam fee are the two big lines. Membership is the small one that shrinks the others.
Source: PMI India store, checked November 5, 2026. Bars scale to the largest total.
PMI’s own charges (₹11,580 membership and ₹27,406 exam) come to ₹38,986 in every member column. Whatever course you choose, your total is ₹38,986 plus that course plus a prep tool.
PMI exam fee, retake and membership in rupees
PMI sets these amounts in its India store, and they are the base of the PMP certification cost in India. We read them on November 5, 2026 and put the US store figures beside them for reference.
| PMI fee | Member (India) | Non-member (India) | US store, for reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMP exam | ₹27,406 | ₹55,488 | $425 member, $675 non-member |
| PMP exam retake | ₹18,625 | ₹25,380 | $275 member, $375 non-member |
| PMI professional membership, new | ₹10,615 | not applicable | $164 |
| Membership application fee | ₹965 one time | not applicable | $10 |
| Membership, lower listed option | ₹9,650 | not applicable | $154 |
Rupee prices are not the dollar prices at one exchange rate. The member exam fee works out to about ₹64.5 per US dollar of the US price, while the non-member fee works out to about ₹82.2. That uneven gap is why the membership discount looks larger in India than in the US. We cover the dollar side in our PMP exam fee post.
Does GST sit on top of PMI’s prices?
PMI’s India product pages show the rupee amounts above and no tax line. The amount you pay is the one on the final payment screen, so read it there before you confirm. If your employer reimburses PMI invoices, ask your finance team how a PMI invoice is handled. We do not give tax advice.
Membership break-even in rupees
Membership is the one lever inside the PMP certification cost in India that PMI lets you pull.
Join PMI and the exam costs ₹27,406 instead of ₹55,488, a saving of ₹28,082. First-year membership with the application fee costs ₹11,580. You come out ₹16,502 ahead on the exam alone. The saving is bigger if you also need a retake or buy PMI’s own course.
| If you buy | Saving from membership | Net of ₹11,580 membership |
|---|---|---|
| The exam only | ₹28,082 | ₹16,502 |
| The exam and PMI’s on-demand course | ₹34,837 | ₹23,257 |
| The exam, PMI’s course and one retake | ₹41,592 | ₹30,012 |
Savings against the first-year fee, for a candidate who buys the exam and PMI’s own course.
Source: PMI India store, November 5, 2026. PMI’s membership page also lists digital editions of its foundation standards among the benefits.
The 35 contact hours and PMI’s December 1, 2026 rule
PMI requires 35 hours of project management training before you apply, unless you hold an active CAPM. You also need project experience: three years with a four-year degree, five with a high school diploma. The exam has 180 questions in four hours.
| Course | Price (INR) | What PMI lists |
|---|---|---|
| PMI on-demand PMP Exam Prep Course | ₹53,944 (₹47,189 for members) | 35 hours of training, self-paced |
Source: PMI India store, read on November 5, 2026. We list only PMI’s own course. For anyone else, get a written quote.
Our separate post on the cost of a 35-hour PMP course goes deeper on how to compare quotes.
A worksheet for your own 35-hour course quote
A rupee quote from any provider needs four checks before it goes into your budget:
- Is the price before GST or after? Write the final amount you will pay.
- Does it cover the full 35 contact hours, with a certificate you can attach to the PMI application?
- Is the class live or self-paced? For a live class you apply for after December 1, 2026, is the provider an Authorized Training Partner in PMI’s directory?
- Does it include full-length mock exams and for how long? If yes, you can skip the ₹6,659 Practice Exam or buy it only once, near exam day.
- What are the refund, transfer and batch-change terms, in writing?
| Line | Your number |
|---|---|
| PMI membership and application fee | ₹11,580 |
| PMP exam fee (member) | ₹27,406 |
| 35-hour course, final amount after GST | ₹ ______ |
| Prep tool (PMI Practice Exam ₹6,659, or included in your course) | ₹ ______ |
| Day-one total | ₹38,986 + the two lines above |
AgileFever runs a live online PMP course. Its details sit on the AgileFever PMP training page. Because of the December 1 rule, ask any live provider, us included, whether the class qualifies for your application date before you pay.
Our checkout adds 18% GST for buyers in India, and the rupee prices on our course pages are before GST. Treat other quotes the same way until the provider tells you otherwise.
Study materials beyond the course
Practice tools add to the PMP certification cost in India more quietly than the course does. Check what the course already includes before you buy practice questions twice.
| Tool | Price (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PMI Study Hall Essentials | ₹3,957 | PMI’s study companion, same price for members and non-members |
| PMI Study Hall Plus | ₹5,308 | Higher PMI tier of the same product |
| PMI PMP Practice Exam | ₹6,659 | One full-length simulation from PMI |
| Question banks inside courses | Included in some quotes | Count the full mock exams in each quote |
Source: PMI India store, November 5, 2026. Book prices are not listed because they change often.
Renewal: what the next three years cost
A fair PMP certification cost in India figure includes the renewal cycle. Your three-year cycle starts the day you pass the exam, and PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements handbook asks for 60 professional development units in that time, at least 35 from education and up to 25 from giving back to the profession. Miss the requirement and the certification is suspended for a year, then expires. A new application, new fees and a retake follow.
PMI’s public pages and its April 2026 handbook give no renewal fee in rupees. PMI emails a payment link when your cycle ends, and the amount shows there. The 2022 handbook listed $60 for members and $150 for non-members. At an illustrative ₹88 per dollar, which is our planning rate and not a PMI rate, that is about ₹5,280 and ₹13,200. Replace both with the amount PMI shows you.
| Path over the three-year cycle | Arithmetic | Planning total |
|---|---|---|
| Stay a member for all three years | Year 1 membership already in the day-one total, plus two more years at the ₹9,650 option (₹19,300), plus renewal fee (illustrative ₹5,280) | ₹24,580 |
| Drop membership after the exam | Non-member renewal fee (illustrative ₹13,200) | ₹13,200 |
Membership figures from PMI’s India store, November 5, 2026. Renewal fees are dollar amounts from PMI’s 2022 handbook converted at an illustrative rate. Neither is a confirmed price for your cycle.
Staying a member costs more over the cycle on these numbers. It earns its place if you will use PMI’s free and discounted eLearning to collect your 60 units. Count the units you expect to earn first. Topics such as AI in project management are the kind PDU courses now cover.
The three-year picture
| Budget item | Member, PMI course | Non-member, PMI course |
|---|---|---|
| Day-one total | ₹92,834 | ₹1,16,091 |
| Membership years 2 and 3 | ₹19,300 | not applicable |
| Renewal fee (illustrative) | ₹5,280 | ₹13,200 |
| Three-year planning total | ₹1,17,414 | ₹1,29,291 |
| Add if you retake once | ₹18,625 | ₹25,380 |
Day-one ₹92,834. Values from the table above.
- PMI on-demand course: 47189
- Practice Exam: 6659
- Membership and application fee: 11580
- Exam fee: 27406
Costs people forget
These sit outside the totals above, so add the ones that apply to you.
- A retake. ₹18,625 for members, ₹25,380 for non-members. Budget for one if you have never taken a PMI exam.
- Records for PDU claims. PMI audits some certification holders at renewal. Keep proof for every unit you claim.
- Out-of-date material. PMI changed the exam in July 2026. Older books and courses may follow the previous outline.
- Membership renewal. It is a separate charge from the certification renewal fee, as PMI states.
- Exam-day logistics. A four-hour exam at a test center means travel and a day off work. Online testing needs a private room and a system check.
Ask your employer before you pay
Employers fund the PMP certification cost in India in different ways, and some reimburse only spending they approved first. Ask these before you buy:
- Does the company pay the course, the exam fee, PMI membership and a retake, or only some of them?
- Do I need written approval first, and does the company pay the provider directly or reimburse me?
- Is there a repayment clause if I leave within a set time after certification?
- Do I get paid study time, or time off for the class and the exam?
- Will the company pay for membership renewal and the renewal fee after three years?
- Which invoice does finance need, and in whose name: mine, or the company’s?
A sensible way to decide
Settle the fixed parts first and the course last. The course is the part of the PMP certification cost in India that you control most.
Check your education and project experience against PMI’s table first. Course money is wasted if you cannot apply.
Ask the questions above. If the company covers a course, the choice is about fit, not price.
Self-paced is cheapest and needs discipline. A live class costs more and gives fixed dates and an instructor.
For any live class you apply for after December 1, 2026, confirm Authorized Training Partner status in PMI’s directory.
Membership first saves ₹16,502 on the exam alone. Keep ₹18,625 in reserve for a retake.
For the career side before you spend, read our project manager to AI-augmented program lead roadmap. If you also look at agile credentials, SAFe certification cost in India prices that route in rupees. For exam difficulty, see how hard the PMP exam is.
Questions people ask
How much does PMP certification cost in India?
On PMI’s India store on November 5, 2026, PMI’s own charges are ₹38,986 for a member (membership ₹11,580 with the application fee plus a ₹27,406 exam fee) or ₹55,488 for a non-member. Add a 35-hour course. With PMI’s on-demand course and Practice Exam the member total is ₹92,834.
What is the PMP exam fee in India?
PMI’s India store lists ₹27,406 for members and ₹55,488 for non-members. A retake costs ₹18,625 for members and ₹25,380 for non-members. Fees change, so confirm the amount on your checkout screen.
Is PMI membership worth it for the PMP in India?
For the exam alone, yes on current prices. Membership costs ₹11,580 in year one and cuts the exam fee by ₹28,082, so you save ₹16,502. It saves more if you buy PMI’s own course or retake the exam.
Does PMI charge GST on the PMP exam fee?
PMI’s India product pages show rupee prices with no tax line. The final payment screen shows what you will pay, so check it before confirming. For tax treatment of your own costs, ask a qualified tax professional.
Do I need to pay for a 35-hour course?
You need 35 hours of PMP training or an active CAPM. PMI’s own on-demand course costs ₹53,944, or ₹47,189 for members. For any other provider, get a written quote and check whether GST is included. From December 1, 2026, live classes must come from an Authorized Training Partner or another approved source.
What does PMP renewal cost?
You need 60 PDUs every three years and a renewal fee. PMI’s public pages give no rupee amount, and it shows the fee when your cycle ends. The 2022 handbook listed $60 for members and $150 for non-members, so treat those as planning figures.
