CCNP ENCOR 350-401 Exam: Cost, Format, Questions and What It Counts Toward (2026)
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CCNP ENCOR 350-401 costs $400 and lasts 120 minutes. Cisco publishes neither the question count (candidates report about 100) nor the passing score, and you cannot go back to a question. ENCOR alone earns a Specialist certification; with one $300 concentration exam it earns CCNP Enterprise, and it is the qualifier for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab. v1.2 has applied since 19 March 2026.Checked against Cisco's exam pages on 12 October 2026.
In this guide
ENCOR exam facts at a glance
Cisco's US list price, checked October 2026.
One sitting, through Pearson VUE.
Cisco does not publish a count; this is what candidates report.
Cisco does not publish a passing score.
Wait 5 calendar days between attempts.
The CCNP Enterprise core exam and the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure qualifier.
What ENCOR earns you
- On its own: Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core.
- Plus one concentration exam (for example ENARSI 300-410, $300, 90 minutes): CCNP Enterprise.
- Plus the 8-hour CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab ($1,600): CCIE. ENCOR is the lab's qualifying exam.
There is no formal prerequisite; Cisco describes CCNP candidates as typically having three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networks. The ladder in full: Cisco certification path.
What ENCOR v1.2 covers
Six domains: Architecture, Virtualization, Infrastructure (the heaviest), Network Assurance, Security, and Automation and Artificial Intelligence. v1.2 has applied since 19 March 2026 and removed the wireless topics. Every domain, weight and topic: ENCOR 350-401 exam topics. What changed from v1.1: ENCOR v1.2 changes.
Question types and exam rules
- Question types: multiple choice, drag-and-drop and simulations.
- No going back. As on every Cisco exam, an answered question cannot be revisited, and there is no review screen.
- At a test centre or online with a remote proctor, through Pearson VUE.
What CCNP Enterprise really costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| ENCOR 350-401 | $400 |
| One concentration exam | $300 |
| CCNP Enterprise, exam fees | $700 |
| One ENCOR retake | +$400 |
| FigigExams ENCOR pack | $39 once: 3 exams, 305 questions, 3 troubleshooting labs |
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Retakes and renewal
- Retakes: 5 calendar days between attempts. Every vendor's rules side by side: exam retake rules.
- Renewal: CCNP is valid for three years. Renew with 80 continuing education credits, by passing a core exam, by passing two concentration exams, or with one concentration exam plus 40 CE credits.
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Frequently asked questions about the ENCOR exam
How much does the CCNP ENCOR exam cost?
$400 at Cisco's US list price, checked October 2026. CCNP Enterprise also needs one concentration exam at $300, so $700 in exam fees in total.
How many questions are on ENCOR 350-401?
Cisco does not publish a question count. Candidates report about 100 questions in the 120-minute exam.
What is the passing score for ENCOR?
Cisco does not publish a passing score for ENCOR 350-401.
Is ENCOR enough for the CCNP?
No. ENCOR alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core. CCNP Enterprise needs ENCOR plus one concentration exam such as ENARSI 300-410.
Does ENCOR count toward the CCIE?
Yes. ENCOR 350-401 is the qualifying exam for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab, an 8-hour practical exam.
Can I take ENCOR online?
Yes. ENCOR 350-401 is delivered by Pearson VUE at a test centre or online with a remote proctor.