Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam in Nepal
In Nepal, the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) 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, 206 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 AZ-900 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 or greater on a 1-1,000 scaled score.Microsoft |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, German and 7 more.Microsoft |
| Discounts | Academic pricing offered in most countries/regions except India and China.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 AZ-900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DevOps engineer25 salaries | NPR 48,500 | NPR 30,833 to NPR 114,271 | LLMOps, Cloud Engineer with AI |
| Software engineer541 salaries | NPR 62,375 | NPR 42,500 to NPR 90,000 | Software Engineering with AI, Codex for Software Engineering |
| Associate software engineer63 salaries | NPR 39,167 | NPR 31,667 to NPR 55,625 | Software Engineering with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Nepal report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
AZ-900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-900 practice: 206 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 AZ-900 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: AZ-900 practice assessment (Microsoft Learn), Exam AZ-900 study guide.
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 AZ-900: 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 AZ-900
How much does the AZ-900 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 AZ-900 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 AZ-900 for free in Nepal?
Microsoft publishes free prep: AZ-900 practice assessment (Microsoft Learn), Exam AZ-900 study guide. Square1 Ai's practice is free too: a 20-question diagnostic shows where you stand by domain, then 206 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 AZ-900?
700 or greater on a 1-1,000 scaled score. You have 45 minutes; Microsoft does not publish the question count.
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 AZ-900 certification worth it in Nepal?
It is a first step, not a job on its own. It suits people starting out on Microsoft Azure: new engineers, students, and business and sales staff who work with cloud teams. Employers in Nepal report a median of NPR 48,500 for a devOps engineer (a month, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
Are there AZ-900 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 AZ-900 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.