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Step by Step Guide to Register for ISTQB Exam in India

How to apply for ISTQB Certification in India?

Update After December 2020: ISTQB Online Exam from Home for Indian Testing Board.

If you are in India and planning to appear for ISTQB Certification Exam, please follow these step by step guide to apply for ISTQB Certification in India. In India you will have few choices to go for ISTQB Exam.
The first choice is to appear the exam from a PearsonVue Test center. (Yes, you can appear for ISTQB Foundation Level from PearsonVue Test center in India for other exam boards as well such as BCS and iSQI etc. Read our FAQs section for details)
The second is with Indian Testing Board (ITB) Online exam options. ITB offers two online exam proctors – Talent Decrypt and PearsonVue.

How to apply for ISTQB Certification in India

Indian Testing Board is offering ISTQB Online exam via Talent Decrypt and PearsonVue Online proctors.

  • Can I take ISTQB exam online? – Yes, you can.
  • Can I take ISTQB exam from home? – Yes, you can.

Our recommended Proctor – Talent Decrypt (Because Exam fees in PearsonVue is more than the TD exam fees).

See the full list of Indian Testing Board ISTQB exam fees here.

How to take the online exam with Talent Decrypt?

Features:

  • Ease of registration (although a little bit manual process)
  • Cost effective
  • All levels of ISTQB exams(Foundation/Advance/Specialist/Agile) and Non ISTQB exams are available

To take the ISTQB exam online from home with Talent Decrypt, you will have to first visit this link https://istqb.in/foundation/enrollment/remote-proctored-exams-public and click on the choice of exams such as Foundation Level, Agile Tester or Advance Level exam. Pay the exam fee via Townscript and then contact Indian Testing Board through email with the details such as choice of exam date etc.

Indian Testing Board  will then schedule the exam with online proctors (Talent Decrypt).

This is how it works –

  • For Talent Decrypt Remote Proctored Exam Click – here 
  • Read the above page word by word for full instructions
  • Pay the exam fees by clicking on the correct link such as Foundation Level
  • After the payment is done, Fill the Candidate Criteria Checklist PDF
  • Send the filled PDF to ITB email id [email protected]
  • Mention two exam date/time of your choice
  • You may not get the exact exam date you want, ITB will confirm with alternate available date.
  • Once the exam date is agreed, ITB will send you the exam details (Software to install to take the exam with Talent Decrypt)
  • Exam Result is usually declared 2-3 business days after the exam is conducted

You can take a look at all the exams offered by Talent Decrypt at this URL below:

https://www.townscript.com/o/software-testing-certification-board-330012

We have the sure pass study materials for Indian Testing Board ISTQB Online exam (Talent Decrypt) with 100% pass guarantee. Buy the full study materials here.

How to take the online exam with PearsonVue?

Features:

  • Only ISTQB Foundation Level exam can be taken from PearsonVue
  • 24*7 exam scheduled availability
  • Immediate results
  • Option of taking exam from center also

If you prefer to take the exam with PearsonVue, then click on this link

https://itb.excelindia.com/ITB/

  • For detailed procedure and screenshot Click Here 
  • Fee is higher than Talent Decrypt.
  • You would immediately receive a confirmation mail in your Personal ID along with further instructions.
  • Once registration & payment procedures are completed, you will get your login details, using which you will logon to PearsonVue/ITB website and can schedule your exam.

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Take your ITB exam conveniently from home through TalentDecrypt or PearsonVue online proctoring. Be sure to run the system test before you sign in to register for an online proctored exam. Be sure to follow the exam procedure mentioned in ITB official site link given above. There is also a video demonstration of how the exam will be conducted online at your home setting.

We can help you with your ITB PearonVue exam. Contact us directly for exam help.

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For Public exam see the procedure below (not in current practice due to Wuhan Virus).

How to get ISTQB Certification in India – Step by Step Guide

For Indian Testing Board, follow the details steps below –
1. Open ISTQB India website – www.istqb.in
2. Click on Foundation>> Enrollment >> Public Enrollment link
3. Click on New Registration
4. Select Foundation Level/Public Exam Type and submit
5. Fill the details with your personal information. Make sure you use the correct email id.
6. Make sure you have a digital photograph ready. [Upload image in gif ,jpg, jpeg format only] and image file size upto 100 kb]
7. Once you complete the registration, you will get login details and payment instructions in the email.

You will get a message like this after submitting the form. You can also print the page with registration details and your uploaded photo.

Your Registration Number is : ITB0012345 (Sample Registration number)
The Details of User Id and Password has been mailed to you.
If you do not receive an e-mail in the next 5 minutes, kindly check your spam.

Dear candidate following are your registration details. Your registration number is also your central login id. Use this registration number to login to the system , perform online scheduling, check your payment receipt, hall-ticket & scorecard.

You will get an email from [email protected] which will contain the same information above and also the following instructions.

For further assistance you can mail us on [email protected] (exam scheduling related)
[email protected] (payment confirmation related/up to generation of receipt/Invoice)
OR Call us on: 0120-4355270, 0120-4236187
* Terms and Conditions
1. Once a fee is submitted it would not be refunded.
2. Registration will be confirmed only if DD / Challan / Online Payment is received before the last date for a particular Exam Date.
3. Indian Testing Board reserves the right to change the Exam dates; the information will be communicated to all the candidates through mail.
4. Original Photo ID proof is must to take the examination.
5. Last date of payment is 15 days before the exam date.
6. Kindly make sure that your draft reaches our NOIDA office before 15 days of exam date.
7. If WE receive your draft late, then that payment will be considered for next scheduled exam.

Next step is to schedule the exam and pay the exam fee.
1. Login to the ISTQB India site with your login details received in the email. Your registration number is the login id which is ITB0012345 for example here.
2. Choose your exam center and exam date. The screen will look like this

ISTQB-India-Exam-Schedule

3. Once you click on Schedule, you will get a confirmation message and email will be sent to you with the following details –

Your Schedule request has been successfully submitted.
Your enrollment details are as given below

Enrollment Id : 54321
Registration Number : ITB0012345
Exam Type : ISTQB Foundation Level Exam
Test Centre : Delhi
Preferred Test Date : 27-Apr-2016

Instruction for Candidates making DD Payment:
Please update the DD information on portal once it is dispatched to Our Noida office . We would process request of the candidate only once the DD related information is updated on the portal and on physical receipt of correct DD.
Kindly dispatch a DD of amount Rs. 4580/- if freshly registered, Rs. 2862.50/- if repeater candidate, Rs. 1145/- if absent candidate or Rs.572.50/- if exam rescheduled in favour of ‘Software Testing Certification Board‘ payable at ‘New Delhi‘ immediately to our Noida office.
As soon as your DD is received you would be registered for ISTQB Foundation level Certification Exam.

Instruction for Candidates making Challan (Cash) Payment:
Please download your challan slip from portal and take a print out of it. Submit the Challan slip in nearest Axis Bank branch after entering payment details into the physical Challan slip.

Kindly enter an amount of Rs. 4580+35(bank charges) = Rs. 4615/- if freshly registered, Rs. 2862.50+35(bank charges) = Rs. 2897.50/- if repeater candidate, Rs. 1145+35(bank charges) = Rs. 1180/- if absent candidate or Rs.572.50+35(bank charges) = Rs. 607.50/- if exam rescheduled into the Challan Slip.

Please update the Challan information on portal once it is submitted to nearest axis bank branch. we would process request of the candidate only once the Challan related information is updated on the portal and we receives Challan details from the axis bank.

As soon as your Challan payment details are received from axis bank you would be registered for ISTQB Foundation level Certification Exam.

Instruction for Candidates making Online payment:
Please Visit: http://enroll.istqb.in/paytm/Public_Pay.php for making online payments. Please update the Online payment information on portal once it is made to our Noida office . We would process request of the candidate only once the online payment related information is updated on the portal.
Merchant Reference Number (Mandatory field)
Payment Mode (Mandatory field)
Amount (Mandatory field)
Kindly enter an amount of Rs. 4580/- Plus required charges if freshly registered, Rs. 2862.50/- Plus required charges if repeater candidate,Rs. 1145/- Plus required charges if absent candidate or Rs.572.50/- Plus required charges if exam rescheduled.

As soon as your online payment details are received from bank you would be registered for ISTQB Foundation level Certification Exam.

General Candidate Payment Related Instructions:
Last date of payment is 15 days before the exam date.
Kindly make sure that your DD/Challan/Online Payment reaches our noida office before 15 days of exam date.
If we receive your DD/Challan/Online Payment late, then that payment will be considered for next scheduled exam. Further Exam Details will be mailed to you 3 days before the exam date. You need to carry your original photo ID proof at the exam venue to take the exam.
For further assistance you can mail us on [email protected] (exam scheduling related) [email protected] (payment confirmation related/up to generation of receipt/Invoice)

4. Pay the exam fee either with Challan in Axis bank/Demand Draft or Online as mentioned above
If you are paying with Demand Draft, the amount is Rs. 4580 ( Rs. 4000+ Rs.580 service tax) for Public Exam. The demand draft should in the favor of “SOFTWARE TESTING CERTIFICATION BOARD”, it should be payable at ‘NEW DELHI’. You have to send the DD to ISTQB Noida Office address mentioned below.
5. Take a photocopy of the Draft. Also mention your name and registration number ITB00XXXXX at the back of the DD.
6. Login to your ISTQB India account and upload payment details and wait for further instructions.
7. Please make sure the payment is received the Indian Testing Board at least 15 days prior to the exam date.

On the exam date:
1. Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes prior to the actual exam time.
2. Do not forget to take a photo identity document (Passport, Driving License, Election Card etc.) with you when you appear for the exam.
3. Computer based exam results are declared on the spot after the exam.
4. Take the result sheet with you when you leave the exam center.
5. Your certificate will arrive at your postal address in few weeks.

Address to send the DD – 
INDIAN TESTING BOARD (ISTQB India)
A-108B, Sector 58
NOIDA – 201301
UTTAR PRADESH
Phone: +91-120-4355270, +91-120-4236187
[email protected]

Take ISTQB Exam in India via PearsonVue Center

To take the ISTQB exam in India through a PearsonVue center follow the steps and instructions given in the ITB PearsonVue website here – https://istqb.in/istqb-foundation/procedure

Good luck with your exam. Please note that the registration process and exam fee may be changed by ITB anytime without prior notice. Please consult official Indian Testing Board website for the latest information on fee and registration process.

Get our Premium Study Material for passing the exam in your first attempt. https://www.istqb.guru/istqb-dumps-sure-pass-istqb-foundation-level-study-materials/

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Comments

  1. Somya says

    Hi.
    I am currently in Canada…I want to give foundation level exam through online through India….can I give …I will give the Indian address for certificate… because here it is more costly than india

    Reply

  2. Arya says

    Hi, could you please let me know the criteria for corporate exam? What is the min number of candidates when applying foundation level via corporate exam? Also if there any fee reduction for coperate exam?

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      We are not aware of the exact criteria for corporate exams. You might want to contact the Indian Testing Board office directly.

      Reply

  4. Jyotikaur Jassi says

    I want to apply ISTQB exam, but need to confirm do we need to visit center or online from home? Because in mumbai there are lots of corona active cases still and trains are not running for local public transportation yet. Can you help me to know do we need to give online exam frome home?

    Reply

  5. KISHORE KUMAR says

    Hi, i have completed my ISTQB CTFL certification Exam last week, i gave exam online through pearson onvue application, i received my score immediately after i submitted my exam, i have cleared it, could you please tell me whether ISTQB will dispatch the certificate to my address? if yes, then hen can i expect them, Thanks!

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Indian Testing Board sends hard copy certificate to your address. It usually takes more than 2 months to get the certificate.

      Reply

  6. ARJUN RAJ A V says

    I couldn’t continue my exam due to some network issues.So, the instructor who was monitoring the exam asked me to reschedule the exam by paying 590 rs .If i am correct, i took the public exam of Talent decrypt. My coaching institute actually arranged this exam for me.But now regarding the rescheduling .my inistitute has got no idea at all.Please help me on how to reschedule the exam. Cn i do it alone without involving my institute.I dont know , whom should i contact to, for this problem. Also, i am not able to figure the difference of talent decrypt of pearsonvue

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      You should contact Indian Testing Board directly either by email or call them and explain your issue.
      If you need study materials, contact us.

      Reply

  7. Thivya says

    Hi,
    1.I would like to write ISTQB Foundation Level Exam online at home but how to select the exam date. Can exam date be selected by our own and exam date will be released.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      It depends on if you are choosing Talent Decrypt as proctor or PeasronVue as proctor. For Talent Decrypt, you can give preferred exam date and time but not guaranteed that you would get that date/time. For PeasronVue you can choose a date and time of you choice.

      Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Since you are outside India, I would suggest you to go for PearsonVue option as you would get a preferred date and time of your choice. TD option is restrictive in terms of exam schedule.

      Also why don’t you apply at your local exam board (where you are living now) or any global exam provider such as iSQI or GASQ? Contact us we can help you.

      Reply

  9. Sohini says

    I have received email confirming that I have cleared the exam successfully. There is no certificate attached. Is there a way to download soft copy of the certificate?

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Assuming your question is regarding ITB, they don’t give you softcopy certificates. You would get the hard copy certificate at your home address in few weeks (usually months.) 🙂
      I know very slow system.

      Reply

  10. Bro says

    Hi team
    For online pearson vue exam at home
    Do i have to pay in itb.nopaperforms and then exam date book in pearson vue
    Please tell me the full procedure for pearson vue exam at home

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Correct. But please contact ITB office directly to get more clarification. We can only give you general guidance.

      Reply

  12. Poonam says

    Hi, can you pls tell how to register for foundation level – testing certification and how much is the fee for the same.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      1. You can register for the remote proctored exam option for Indian Testing Board. https://www.istqb.in/istqb-foundation/enrollment/remote-proctored-exams-public.
      2. The fee as of today is Rs. 4500 plus taxes.

      Reply

  13. Kareem says

    Hi,
    I want to take ISTQB Foundation Certification. I have some doubts
    1.How many days before I register for Exam.
    2.What is the process for Online Exam.
    3.Where I get Model Papers.
    4.If not Succeed in first attempt then how much time it will take for next attempt

    Reply

  14. Abin K Thomas says

    Is it possible to take ISTQB advanced level test automation engineering certification from ISTQB.in? I don’t see any such references in Indian testing board page.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Yes you can take the online version of the exam from ITB. Remember that your certificate would be delivered physically to an Indian address.

      Reply

  16. Pushpa Jinagam says

    i would like to prepare for ISTQB foundation level exam. Can you please provide me the steps to apply for this exam.

    Reply

  17. Pranali Pawar says

    Hi Team,
    I want to take the ISTQB Exam and I’m a fresher. Is it possible for me to directly take the Agile Tester Certification. Is this test conducted online or I have to visit the center for exam.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      No. You cannot take Agile tester first before passing the foundation level.
      The exams are conducted both online and in test centers these days.

      Reply

  18. Nive says

    Hi,
    Planned to take ISTQB in india.Due to covid can’t travel to India.Is it possible to attend the exam online from other country.If so what materials should I prepare?

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Yes. ITB is now offering online exams through Talent Decrypt. Please talk to them directly.
      Also you can take the exam from local exam board or BCS or iSQI. Why do you need to travel to India?
      For study materials please contact us via contact form. We can guide to pass CTFL easily.

      Reply

  19. Sweta Singh says

    I took istqb examination on 17th April, 2015 and got certificate on 12th May 2015. Due to some issues I am unable to find certificate. Can I issue a duplicate copy on basis of these information and test venue address. Please guide me.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Yes. You can try looking for your information here for ITB. https://istqb.in/istqb-foundation/foundationnew

      Since you have not mentioned if you took the exam from ITB or not we cannot advise you properly. However, you would be able to request a duplicate certificate from the Indian Testing Board. Please call the official number directly.

      Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Since the ITB is offering the exam through PearsonVue and Talent Decrypt online exams, I guess you could take the exam from UK. But since you already in UK, you can take the exam from BCS as well.

      Reply

  21. Vaishnavi says

    Hi,
    I registered and paid fees on itb for istqb foundation level. However it says that I cant take the exam from home..is there any way to change this
    Thanks in advance

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      How did you register? PearsonVue? Or some other method? If you have not opted for online exam specifically during registration you won’t be able to take the exam online. ITB is now offering online exam using Talent Decrypt service.

      Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Hi Harsha,

      All of them are valid and genuine. Since you are asking about India, you can go for PearsonVue for BCS (UK Board) or ITB (Indian Board). You can also go for iSQI from India.
      ATSQA serves ASTQB (US Board).

      We have sure pass dumps for PearsonVue (BCS) and iSQI. If you need the study materials buy our self study package.

      Reply

  23. Nithi says

    can I take the ISTQB foundation exam from ITB (india).Can it be taken through online from outside India?
    Kindly let me know

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      Yes. Through PearsonVue center. But would you want to take it from ITB if you are outside? You can go for your local national board or iSQI or BCS Board.

      Reply

  24. Ashrith says

    Hi,
    I’m planning to take ISTQB Foundation level exam. And I have few questions.

    Do u provide any Training ?
    How Patten look like on new syllabus

    Reply

  25. Raj says

    I want to appear for ISTQB foundation level exam. I was filling the form on https://itb.nopaperforms.com/ but it was asking me complete payment before selecting any date. I want to confirm do i need to go to any specific location to give the exam or they are conducting it online ?

    Reply

  26. Tejeshwar J says

    Hi,
    I’m planning to take ISTQB Foundation level exam at Noida center, but currently its not possible due to COVID-19 Lockdown. Please let us know the new update and when we can schedule the exam.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      You might have to wait for the situation to improve before you can go for an exam center. Did you apply with ITB or PearsonVue center?

      Reply

  28. Saba Kaleem says

    Hi . I’m planning to take ISTQB Foundation Level exam. But there is no option to enroll for the exam on the istqb.org page. Can you please guide me to enroll and also the study material that is needed to be learnt.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      ISTQB.ORG is the informational website for ISTQB. To register for the exam you have to go to your country’s national board website. For example in India, it would be ISTQB.in

      Reply

  29. Meena S says

    Hi,
    I’m planning to take ISTQB Foundation level exam. And I have few questions.
    1. What is the difference between public and corporate ISTQB exam ?
    2. Can I take my exam in Chennai ?
    3. What is the syllabus that I should refer ?

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      1. Public exam is conducted by Indian testing board in their centers. Corporate exam is conducted in a company’s own premises and is exclusively reserved for the employees of the company where it being conducted. Usually some exam administrator from the testing board goes to the company and supervises the exam. If you do not work in that company, you cannot take that exam. It is just the location which differs but everything else about the exam is same.
      2. You can take the exam from anywhere if there is a center in that city.
      3. The new syllabus is 2018. The old syllabus 2011 is still valid and you can choose to get your exam in that syllabus depending on when you appear for the exam. We would suggest you go for the new syllabus which will be mandatory after May 2019. Old syllabus will not be valid after May 2019.

      Reply

  30. Saurabh says

    I am going to appear in the exam after 2 week. Can please suggest me which syllabus i need to consider 2011 or 2018.
    Please also suggest me best material and dumps for practice.

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      We cannot decide that on your behalf.

      But here is more information. 2011 syllabus will be phased out soon. The new syllabus 2018 is more refined and updated based on the current scenario. I would go for the new one. But again the choice is yours.

      You can use our ISTQB self study materials which is updated for syllabus 2018. 2 weeks is less, so you might want to get something quickly instead of looking around for free dumps in the internet. Good luck with your exam.

      Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      The new syllabus was released more than 6 months ago. The old syllabus will be valid for another 6 months. So please confirm with your exam center on which version of syllabus you will take the exam.

      Reply

  34. Rajesh says

    Hi Team,
    I have taken ISTQB foundation level exam exam in 2014 and not succeeded in the exam. Now i am applying to take same test again. so can you please let me know do i need to pay full amount (INR 4600) or (INR 2875 ) as i am a repeater candidate. if i am eligigle for (INR 2875), what are the proof’s required in order to submit.

    Thanks,
    Rajesh

    Reply

    • ISTQB Guru says

      I think you should get repeater benefit. Please contact Indian Testing Board for details on what to submit as proof.

      Reply

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