Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam costs US$44, about PKR 11,300 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 Pakistan, checked 22 October 2026. Prices exclude tax. Check the price when you book.
Booking AI-901 in Pakistan
What Microsoft charges a candidate in Pakistan, how you sit the exam, and what it asks of you. Each line links to its source.
| Exam fee in Pakistan | US$44, about PKR 11,300 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 Pakistan
Monthly base pay across Pakistan, from Glassdoor (October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI engineer146 salaries | PKR 105,000 | PKR 61,250 to PKR 158,333 | Gen AI, Agentic AI, Forward Deployed Engineer |
| Machine learning engineer166 salaries | PKR 111,542 | PKR 75,208 to PKR 169,167 | ML Engineer, Fine-Tuning and Open-Weights |
| Data scientist402 salaries | PKR 132,083 | PKR 75,313 to PKR 187,500 | Data Science |
| Data analyst193 salaries | PKR 86,250 | PKR 57,146 to PKR 140,000 | Analytics Engineer, Data Science |
| Business analyst556 salaries | PKR 96,875 | PKR 61,667 to PKR 165,063 | Data Analyst with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Pakistan report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
AI-901 prep in Pakistan, side by side
Courses for this exam you can take in Pakistan, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 TrainingThe Knowledge Academy | 1 day | Online instructor-led (self-paced and onsite also offered) | $1,795 (as listed) |
| 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. A course that still names AI-900 was written for the exam Microsoft retired on 30 June 2026: ask whether it covers AI-901.
Four ways to prepare for AI-901 in Pakistan
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
A prep course in Pakistan
Fits when You want a teacher and a timetable; The Knowledge Academy lists Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Training at $1,795 (as listed).
Watch for The course often costs more than the exam itself; ask whether the voucher is included.
- 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan time, 10 projects you keep. Charged in US dollars. About PKR 38,500 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate.
Questions people in Pakistan ask about AI-901
How much does the AI-901 exam cost in Pakistan?
US$44, about PKR 11,300 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 Pakistan?
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 Pakistan?
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 Pakistan?
Yes. Microsoft offers academic exam pricing in Pakistan; verify your student status in your Microsoft Learn profile before you book.
Is the AI-901 certification worth it in Pakistan?
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 Pakistan report a median of PKR 105,000 for a aI engineer (a month, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
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.