If you live in India, you can buy your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA. Foundation Level costs $229 USD. Most Specialist exams start at $199 USD, Advanced exams are $249 USD, and Expert Test Management exams are $575 USD. Prices are shown in USD, but you can pay in your local currency at checkout. Through AT*SQA, the exam is delivered only in American English, online or at a testing center in cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram where available.
Use this page when you want the price before you register. India candidates often have a different practical question than UK or Canada candidates: whether to sit online from home or choose a city test centre around work, commute, and traffic. If you already know you want to start with Foundation, go to ISTQB Foundation Level Certification in India.
Buy the voucher through AT*SQA, then schedule when your preparation is ready.
Prices are shown in USD, but India candidates can pay in local currency at checkout and the amount will be converted for you.
| Exam level | Typical price | What that usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Level | $229 USD | Your starting point if this is your first ISTQB exam. |
| Most Specialist exams | From $199 USD | Examples include AI Testing, Performance Testing, and Testing with Generative AI. |
| Advanced Level exams | $249 USD | Used after Foundation for paths like Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, and Test Management. |
| Expert Test Management exams | $575 USD | For senior candidates who are already deep into the ISTQB path. |
The voucher is only part of the purchase. You also get extra ISTQB sample exams, a free software testing micro-credential exam, the option to appear on the Official U.S. List, points in Testing Tiers, access to AT*Work for job visibility, AT*Consult if your company offers testing services, and up to 365 days to schedule and take the exam.
If this is your first ISTQB certification, Foundation Level is usually the right buy.
You do not need to be in the United States to buy through AT*SQA. Candidates in India can use the same AT*SQA purchase flow, take the same official ISTQB exams, and earn a certificate that is valid worldwide.
That matters because many India candidates are buying ISTQB for work that may involve multinational teams, remote roles, or future moves. The certificate is portable, and the purchase flow does not make you depend on a local-only option.
The American English exam route can be useful if your target work involves U.S. clients, English-speaking product teams, outsourcing projects, or global delivery groups. It gives you a credential that shows testing knowledge and comfort with formal English testing terminology at the same time.
Yes. Online delivery is available if you want to avoid unnecessary travel. You can also choose a testing center where available. Both routes lead to the same official ISTQB certification.
If you want the online option, you need a computer with a working webcam, a stable internet connection, a quiet private room, and a government-issued photo ID that matches your registration. If you would rather look at locations first, use ISTQB Exam Locations and the Kryterion test center finder.
India has test centre coverage across major software and business hubs. Always confirm live availability before you plan travel or take leave from work.
For most people, the answer is Foundation Level. It is the first step in the ISTQB path and the prerequisite for the certifications that come later. The official ISTQB Foundation Level overview also describes it as the cornerstone of essential testing knowledge.
If you are still deciding, use Which ISTQB Certification Should I Take?. If you want the basics first, start with What Is ISTQB?.
If you are already paying for the exam, the sample exams, micro-credential, visibility tools, and long scheduling window make the AT*SQA purchase easier to justify.
ISTQB Foundation Level costs $229 USD through AT*SQA.
Yes. Candidates in India can buy official ISTQB exams through AT*SQA and take the exam online or at a testing center where available.
Prices are shown in USD, but you can pay in your local currency at checkout and the amount will be converted for you.
Yes. You can take it online if you have a computer with a webcam, a stable internet connection, a quiet private room, and a government-issued photo ID.
Most candidates should start with Foundation Level because it is the first step in the ISTQB path and the prerequisite for later ISTQB certifications.
Buy your exam through AT*SQA so you get the official certification plus the extra benefits included with your purchase.