CPENT (Certified Penetration Testing Professional) is EC-Council’s advanced penetration-testing certification, and its true 2026 cost in India is one of the most-asked questions among aspiring red teamers. This page breaks down every line item — training fee, exam voucher, lab access, retake fees, and EMI options — so you can budget your CPENT journey accurately. Pricing reflects Macksofy Technologies’ position as an EC-Council Accredited Training Centre (ATC), triangulated against publicly published competitor pricing across Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
CPENT price in India 2026 — at a glance
Short answer: the EC-Council CPENT exam cost is ₹30,000 for the voucher on its own, and Accredited Training Centres normally bundle it into the training fee — so what you actually budget is ₹75,000 for Macksofy’s online cohort or ₹100,000 for BKC classroom, against a market range of ₹60,000–₹120,000. Full breakdown below.
| What you are paying for | 2026 price in India |
|---|---|
| Market range, training + exam | ₹60,000–₹120,000 |
| Macksofy online cohort | ₹75,000 |
| Macksofy BKC classroom | ₹100,000 |
| CPENT exam cost (voucher bought standalone) | ₹30,000 |
| Retake voucher | ~₹25,000 (50% off for cohort alumni) |
| Official iLabs access included | 6 months |
Macksofy Technologies is an EC-Council Accredited Training Centre (ATC), so the exam voucher is bundled rather than bought separately.
CPENT cost — line-by-line breakdown
The CPENT certification has three cost components in India: training fees, exam voucher, and optional retake voucher. Total typical cost range: ₹60,000–₹120,000 depending on training mode and institute selection.
- Training fee (mentored bootcamp): ₹60,000–₹120,000 (Macksofy online: ₹75,000, BKC classroom: ₹100,000)
- Exam voucher: ₹30,000 (typically bundled by ATCs; standalone if buying direct)
- Lab access: 6 months of official lab environment access (included with exam voucher)
- Retake voucher (if needed): ~₹25,000 — Macksofy offers 50% discount on retake for cohort alumni
CPENT cost comparison across major Indian institutes
Pricing triangulated from publicly-published 2026 rates on each institute’s site. Verify with the institute before enrollment as prices change quarterly. Macksofy’s pricing is held competitive against the Mumbai market with the differentiator being mentored lab prep and BFSI placement support.
| Institute | Online | Classroom | Exam voucher? | Lab access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macksofy Technologies (EC-Council ATC, Mumbai) | ₹75,000 | ₹1,00,000 | Yes | 6 months | BKC classroom + online live |
| Webasha Technologies (Pune) | ₹70,000 | ₹95,000 | Yes | 6 months | Pune classroom + online |
| Craw Security (Delhi) | ₹65,000 | ₹85,000 | Yes (Government-of-India approved track) | 6 months | Saket + Laxmi Nagar branches |
| Hacker School (Hyderabad) | ₹55,000 | ₹75,000 | Optional bundle | 6 months | Hyderabad classroom |
| Ethical Hacking Institute (Pune) | ₹60,000 | ₹80,000 | Optional bundle | 6 months | Pune + online |
| EC-Council direct (self-study) | ₹30,000–₹45,000 | N/A | Yes | 6 months | iLabs only, no mentor |
EMI options — 0% interest on credit cards
Macksofy accepts 0% EMI on HDFC, ICICI, Axis, SBI, and Kotak credit cards across 3, 6, 9, and 12-month tenors. EMI processes through our PCI-compliant payment gateway and does not show as a personal loan on your credit report. Corporate sponsorship via GST-invoiced enrollment under Macksofy Technologies Pvt Ltd (GSTIN 27AALCM7641P1ZA) is also available for employer-funded candidates.
ROI — when does CPENT pay back?
Average entry-level CPENT-certified pentester CTC in India ranges from ₹9–14 LPA at Indian private banks (HDFC, ICICI, Axis) to ₹14–22 LPA at foreign banks’ India cyber-engineering arms (JPMorgan, Goldman, Citi). At the ₹75,000 Macksofy online cohort investment (EC-Council CPENT exam voucher included), the payback period at an ₹11 LPA first-year offer is approximately 4 weeks of net salary — assuming you actually clear the exam, which is why mentored exam-prep matters.
What’s next — enrolling in a 2026 CPENT cohort
For Macksofy’s next CPENT cohort dates, fee structure, and EMI plan walk-through, email services@macksofy.com or call +91 9930824239. See the full course details at our CPENT course page, or explore Mumbai cyber security placement program if you’re evaluating Macksofy for a placement-track career switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total CPENT certification cost in India in 2026?
Total cost ranges ₹85,000–₹1,20,000 depending on training mode and institute. Breakdown: training fee ₹55,000–₹1,00,000 + EC-Council exam voucher ₹30,000 (often bundled by ATCs) + lab access (typically 6 months, included). Self-study via EC-Council direct is cheapest (~₹30,000–₹45,000) but lacks mentored exam-prep.
Is the EC-Council CPENT exam voucher included in Macksofy fees?
Yes — Macksofy bundles the EC-Council CPENT exam voucher in both online (₹75,000) and BKC classroom (₹1,00,000) cohort fees. No hidden charges.
What’s the CPENT retake voucher cost if I fail the first attempt?
EC-Council CPENT retake voucher costs ₹25,000–₹30,000 depending on EC-Council’s pricing tier and your ATC partnership. Macksofy offers 50% discount on retake vouchers for our cohort alumni.
How does CPENT cost compare to OSCP?
OSCP (Offensive Security PEN-200) total India cost is typically ₹85,000–₹1,30,000 — comparable to CPENT. The two are different paths: CPENT is EC-Council ATC-friendly with iLabs; OSCP requires PWK lab purchase and 24-hour practical exam.
Are there EMI options for CPENT training fees in India?
Yes — Macksofy accepts 0% EMI on HDFC, ICICI, Axis, SBI, and Kotak credit cards for 3, 6, 9, or 12-month tenors. Most established CPENT training institutes in India offer similar EMI partnerships.
Is government or corporate sponsorship available for CPENT?
Corporate sponsorship is common — Macksofy issues GST invoices under Macksofy Technologies Pvt Ltd (GSTIN 27AALCM7641P1ZA) for employer-funded enrollments. NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime and certain state-government skill-development schemes also subsidize CPENT in select cohorts.
What’s the cheapest path to CPENT certification in India?
EC-Council direct self-study (₹30,000–₹45,000) is the cheapest if you have prior pentest experience. For most candidates without 3+ years of hands-on pentest work, the cost-vs-pass-rate math favors mentored ATC training (₹70,000–₹85,000) — the higher training cost is offset by a much higher first-attempt pass rate.
How long does CPENT lab access last?
Standard CPENT lab access is 180 days (6 months) of unrestricted access to EC-Council’s iLabs CPENT environment. Most Indian ATCs (including Macksofy) provide additional internally-hosted lab time beyond the 6-month iLabs window during cohort duration.
How much is the CPENT exam cost in India in 2026?
The EC-Council CPENT exam voucher costs ₹30,000 if you buy it on its own. In practice most candidates never pay that as a separate line, because Accredited Training Centres — Macksofy included — bundle the voucher into the training fee, which is why the CPENT price you should budget against is the ₹75,000–₹100,000 range rather than the exam cost alone. A retake voucher is roughly ₹25,000, halved for Macksofy cohort alumni.
What is the CPENT exam voucher price, and can I buy it separately?
The EC-Council CPENT exam voucher price is ₹30,000 if you buy it on its own. Macksofy bundles this voucher into its cohort fees, so most students never pay the exam price as a separate line. Buying only the CPENT voucher — without training — suits candidates who have already prepared independently and just need the exam attempt.
How much does CPENT AI cost in India?
CPENT AI is EC-Council’s current, AI-augmented version of the CPENT certification. If you enrol for CPENT AI in India, the cost structure is the same as shown on this page — the training fee plus the EC-Council exam voucher (₹30,000). EC-Council revises voucher pricing periodically, so confirm the current CPENT AI tier with your training partner before you budget.