Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam in Nepal
In Nepal, the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam costs US$44, about NPR 6,300 at the 4 October 2026 rate. You can sit it online or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Square1 Ai's practice for it is free: a 20-question diagnostic, 195 questions in the exam's own domain weights and timed mocks, each answer explained.
Fee as Microsoft lists it for Nepal, checked 22 October 2026. Prices exclude tax. Check the price when you book.
Booking AI-901 in Nepal
What Microsoft charges a candidate in Nepal, how you sit the exam, and what it asks of you. Each line links to its source.
| Exam fee in Nepal | US$44, about NPR 6,300 at the 4 October 2026 rate.Microsoft, checked 22 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tax | Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee.Microsoft |
| How you sit it | Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book.Pearson VUE |
| The exam | 45 minutes of exam time; Microsoft does not publish the question count.Microsoft |
| Pass mark | 700.Microsoft |
| Valid for | Does not expire.Microsoft |
| Languages | English, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German and 7 more.Microsoft |
| Discounts | Student academic pricing; Exam Replay.Microsoft |
From Microsoft's and Pearson VUE's own pages, checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: check them when you book.
What roles that ask for AI-901 pay in Nepal
Monthly base pay across Nepal, from Glassdoor (October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on. Roles with fewer than 10 reported salaries in Nepal, such as AI engineer and data scientist, are left out.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineer24 salaries | NPR 62,083 | NPR 41,250 to NPR 77,500 | ML Engineer, Fine-Tuning and Open-Weights |
| Data analyst13 salaries | NPR 39,833 | NPR 32,500 to NPR 115,500 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
| Business analyst31 salaries | NPR 56,833 | NPR 41,667 to NPR 74,792 | Data Analyst with AI, AI Automation Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Nepal report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
AI-901 prep in Nepal, side by side
No provider based in Nepal lists a course for this exam, so these are the free options open to you online.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-901 practice: 195 questions, diagnostic and timed mocksSquare1 Ai | At your own pace | Online, an explanation on every answer | Free |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask whether the exam voucher is included before you pay.
Four ways to prepare for AI-901 in Nepal
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on how you learn, what you can spend and what you want after the exam.
- Route 1
Microsoft's own free prep
Fits when You learn well on your own and want the vendor's words: AI-901 study guide, Practice Assessment (AI Skills Navigator, sign-in required).
Watch for It teaches the material; it does not tell you which domains you are weak in.
- Route 2
An online prep course
Fits when You want a teacher and a timetable; no provider in Nepal lists one for this exam, so look at online courses.
Watch for Check the course matches the current exam version before you pay.
- Route 3
Practice questions and timed mocks
Fits when You have studied and want to know where you stand, domain by domain, before you book.
Watch for Practice is not the real exam: Square1 Ai's questions are original, written against the exam guide, not copied from it.
- Route 4
A live bootcamp after the exam
Fits when You want projects an employer in Nepal can open and check, not only a certificate.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited; the first cohorts have not graduated.
After AI-901: build the work it points to.
Twelve weeks each, live on Nepal time, 10 projects you keep. Charged in US dollars. About NPR 21,400 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate.
Questions people in Nepal ask about AI-901
How much does the AI-901 exam cost in Nepal?
US$44, about NPR 6,300 at the 4 October 2026 rate. Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee. Check the current price on Microsoft's exam page when you book.
Can I take the AI-901 exam online from Nepal?
Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book. Online exams need a quiet room, a webcam and a government photo ID.
How do I prepare for AI-901 for free in Nepal?
Microsoft publishes free prep: AI-901 study guide, Practice Assessment (AI Skills Navigator, sign-in required). Square1 Ai's practice is free too: a 20-question diagnostic shows where you stand by domain, then 195 original questions in the exam's own weights and timed mocks the length of the real exam, each answer explained.
What score do I need to pass AI-901?
700. You have 45 minutes; Microsoft does not publish the question count.
How long is AI-901 valid?
Does not expire.
Is there a Microsoft student discount on the exam in Nepal?
Yes. Microsoft offers academic exam pricing in Nepal; verify your student status in your Microsoft Learn profile before you book.
Is the AI-901 certification worth it in Nepal?
It is a first step, not a job on its own. It suits people who want to show they understand AI workloads on Azure: students, analysts, developers new to AI and business staff. Employers in Nepal report a median of NPR 62,083 for a machine learning engineer (a month, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
Are there AI-901 prep courses in Nepal?
We found no provider based in Nepal with a course for this exam on 22 October 2026. Microsoft's free prep and Square1 Ai's free practice are online and open to you.
Find out where you stand on AI-901 in twenty questions.
The diagnostic is free and draws questions in the exam's own domain weights. You see your score by domain the moment you finish.