CompTIA Security+ Exam Cost and How to Book

Before you book, you want two things straight: what the exam actually costs, and exactly how the booking process works. This page covers both, plus what happens if you need a retake.

How much does the CompTIA Security+ exam cost?

We could not verify a current, vendor-confirmed CompTIA Security+ exam cost on an official comptia.org page during our research; CompTIA shows the voucher price only at checkout on its own store. Do not rely on third-party or reseller figures you see elsewhere, since CompTIA has changed prices across its certification lineup before. The only reliable source for the current price is CompTIA's own exam voucher store, linked from the official exam page, at the time you are ready to buy.

How do I book the CompTIA Security+ exam?

1. Buy an exam voucher through CompTIA's official store.
2. Create or sign in to your Pearson VUE account, since CompTIA exams are delivered through Pearson VUE.
3. Choose your delivery method: a Pearson VUE test centre, or online through Pearson VUE OnVUE proctoring.
4. Pick an available date, time, and (for test centre delivery) location, and enter your voucher code to schedule.
5. Bring the identification Pearson VUE requires on exam day; for the online option, complete the system and environment check beforehand. See the exam-day guide for what to expect at check-in.

Test centre or online proctoring?

Both options deliver the identical exam: the same maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes, scored against the same 750 passing mark on a 100-900 scale. A Pearson VUE test centre suits candidates who prefer a dedicated testing room away from home. Online proctoring through Pearson VUE OnVUE suits candidates who have a private, quiet space that meets Pearson VUE's environment requirements and want more flexibility on timing. Neither option is cheaper or harder than the other; the exam content and pass mark do not change based on delivery method.

Taking the CompTIA Security+ exam from India

We do not have a vendor-confirmed India-specific price for Security+ from an official CompTIA page, so do not assume a fixed INR figure until you see it at checkout. Both delivery options are available to candidates booking from India: a Pearson VUE test centre in your city, or the online proctored option if your setup meets Pearson VUE's requirements. Booking, payment, and scheduling work the same way regardless of country; you buy your voucher on CompTIA's store and then schedule through Pearson VUE.

What if I need a retake?

CompTIA's retake policy has no waiting period between your first and second attempt. Before a third attempt, and any attempt after that, you must wait at least 14 calendar days. You also cannot retake the same exam code after you have already passed and certified without CompTIA's prior consent. A retake requires buying another voucher at the applicable price, so it is worth using a mock to find your weak domains before you sit the real exam the first time.

Are vouchers or discounts available?

We do not have vendor-confirmed details on voucher bundles or discount programs for this exam beyond the standard purchase through CompTIA's store, so we are not listing any here. Check CompTIA's own exam voucher page for any current offers before you buy.

For what is actually tested once you have booked, see the exam objectives and exam format and scoring pages, and check the prerequisites page if you are unsure whether you are ready to schedule at all.

Exam facts on this page come from CompTIA’s own pages (official exam page). Prices, versions and policies change — confirm there before you book.