To get PMP certified in India, you need a four-year degree (such as BE or BTech) and 36 months of project leadership experience, or a diploma or 12th pass and 60 months, plus 35 hours of training, an approved application on PMI.org and a pass in the 180-question exam at a Pearson VUE centre or online.
India holds about 96% of South Asia’s active PMP holders, and PMP holders in India reported a median salary 33% higher than non-certified peers. For PMI fees in rupees with GST, see the PMP certification cost in India guide.
India has more PMP holders than any other country in South Asia, and the number is still climbing. This page gathers what Indian professionals need: the rupee fees PMI charges, what PMP holders earn, which PMI chapter covers your city, and how to apply. Each section links to a detailed guide.
More PMP guides for India
Start with the guide that answers your question. They are updated whenever PMI’s India prices or course fees change.
PMI exam, membership and retake fees in rupees with GST, course fees from Indian providers and a rupee calculator.
The 36- and 60-month routes, how to count experience and what PMI accepts as training.
Practise with exam-style questions before you book your exam.
PMP in India: key facts for 2026
PMI prices the PMP exam in rupees for India-registered accounts and adds 18% GST, which makes it cheaper than the $405 and $655 charged in most countries.
| Item | India 2026 |
|---|---|
| PMP exam fee (PMI member) | ₹32,339 including GST |
| PMP exam fee (non-member) | ₹65,476 including GST |
| PMI membership | ₹12,319 including GST |
| Exam retake (member) | ₹21,978 including GST |
| Training required | 35 contact hours (or CAPM) |
| Typical course fee | ₹9,000–30,000; self-paced from about ₹500 |
| Total cost | About ₹45,000 to ₹80,000 |
| Exam format | 180 questions in 240 minutes, since 9 July 2026 |
PMI India store prices as of September 2026. See the India cost guide for the full breakdown and calculator.
Is PMP in demand in India?
Yes. PMP is in strong and growing demand in India, especially in IT services, consulting, banking and financial services, infrastructure, pharma and global capability centres. PMI reports that South Asia passed 100,000 active PMP holders in January 2026, that India holds about 96% of them, and that the number of PMP holders in India grew by nearly 48% in two years.
PMI also estimates that South Asia will need up to 8.5 million new project professionals by 2035. In practice, Indian employers use PMP to shortlist candidates for delivery manager, programme manager and PMO roles, and many list it as a requirement for client-facing positions with overseas customers.
Project manager salaries in India
In PMI’s latest salary survey, PMP-certified professionals in India reported a median salary of $30,525 (about ₹28.8 lakh), 33% more than the $22,894 (about ₹21.6 lakh) reported by those without PMP.
| Group or role | Median / average annual salary | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PMP certified (PMI survey) | About ₹28.8 lakh ($30,525) | PMI Earning Power, 14th edition |
| Not PMP certified (PMI survey) | About ₹21.6 lakh ($22,894) | PMI Earning Power, 14th edition |
| PMP holders certified 5–10 years | About ₹36 lakh ($38,215) | PMI Earning Power, 14th edition |
| Programme manager | About ₹23.5 lakh | Agilemania, 2026 |
| IT project manager | About ₹17.3 lakh | Agilemania, 2026 |
| Project manager | About ₹14.8 lakh | Agilemania, 2026 |
PMI survey figures are self-reported medians from 577 respondents in India (November 2025), converted at $1 = ₹94.4. Role averages are indicative and vary by city, company and experience.
The survey also found that pay keeps rising the longer you hold PMP: respondents certified for more than ten years reported a median of $46,961. Compare countries in our project manager salary guide.
Who can get PMP certified in India?
You need either a four-year degree and 36 months of project leadership experience, or a diploma or 12th pass and 60 months, plus 35 hours of training.
| Your highest education | Project leadership experience | Training |
|---|---|---|
| Four-year degree (BE, BTech) or global equivalent | 36 months in the last 8 years | 35 contact hours or CAPM |
| Diploma or 12th pass | 60 months in the last 8 years | 35 contact hours or CAPM |
PMI chapters in India
India has nine PMI chapters, so most PMP candidates can join a local study group or PDU event in their own city.
| Chapter | City / area | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| PMI Bangalore Chapter | Bengaluru | IT and GCC networking, PMP study groups |
| PMI Chennai Chapter | Chennai | Study groups and PDU events |
| PMI Mumbai Chapter | Mumbai | BFSI and infrastructure networking |
| PMI North India Chapter | New Delhi and NCR | Large events and PMP prep workshops |
| PMI Pearl City Chapter | Hyderabad | IT and pharma networking |
| PMI Pune-Deccan Chapter | Pune | IT and manufacturing networking |
| PMI Trivandrum Kerala Chapter | Thiruvananthapuram and Kerala | Study groups and PDU events |
| PMI West Bengal Chapter | Kolkata | Study groups and PDU events |
| PMI Gujarat, India Chapter | Gujarat | Study groups and PDU events |
Chapter study groups are a low-cost way to prepare, and chapter events are one of the cheapest ways to earn the 60 PDUs you need to renew PMP every three years. Read our PDU guide.
Where to take the PMP exam in India
You can sit the PMP exam at a Pearson VUE test centre in most Indian metro cities, or online from home with Pearson VUE’s online proctoring. The exam takes 240 minutes with two 10-minute breaks. Test centre slots can fill up, so book as soon as PMI approves your application.
PMP or another certification in India?
For most project managers in India, PMP is the best first choice because Indian and global employers recognise it most. Consider these alternatives depending on your role:
| Certification | Best for | Experience needed |
|---|---|---|
| CAPM | Freshers and coordinators without 3 years of project leadership | None |
| PMI-ACP | Agile delivery roles in IT and product teams | Agile project experience |
| CSM or SAFe | Scrum masters and teams in scaled agile programmes | None for entry level |
| PRINCE2 | Roles serving UK and European clients | None for Foundation |
Read PMP vs CSM and PMP vs PRINCE2 for a deeper comparison.
Your PMP roadmap from India
Syed Mujeeb Ur Rehman is a project management professional and the founder of Sikhana Seekho. He completed his MS in Project Management (MSPM) at Bahria University, Islamabad, and later taught project management at International Islamic University, Islamabad. He holds the PMP credential, worked on construction projects in the UAE and is now based in the UK.
He updates this guide whenever PMI, exchange rates or training providers change their prices. More about the author →
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PMP ke liye eligibility kya hai?
- PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP) · official certification page
- EducationWorld: PMI refreshed PMP and India growth · South Asia PMP holders, India share, demand to 2035
- PMI Earning Power survey, 14th edition: India results · November 2025
- PMI India store prices with GST · checked 9 September 2026
- Agilemania: PMP cost and salaries in India · role salary averages
- PM World Library: project management organisations in Asia · PMI India chapters
- PMI: Gujarat, India Chapter
- Pearson VUE: PMI exams · test centres and online proctoring