How to apply for CSTE exam

Examinations in India, China, Sri Lanka and Brazil are administered every 2
months (6 times a year) at Software Certifications Sponsored Test locations
and are written examinations.
Registration Process

Step 1:Register on the 'Customer Portal' section on
www.softwarecertifications.org

Step 2:Apply for Candidacy once you are logged in. You will have to enter
your Personal Info, Education, References, etc. in order to satisfy the
Candidacy Prerequisite checks. The Candidacy Payment Wizard will take you
through the payment process.

Step 3: You can Schedule an Examination when you feel ready to actually take
the Examination.

In order to take the written examination at these locations, you need to
register 30 days before the selected examination date by filling the form in
the 'Customer Portal' section on www.softwarecertifications.org and making
the required payment.

The eligibility criteria is available on
http://www.softwarecertifications.org

Payment Details:
CSQA & CSTE:
Option 1: US$350
[Application Fee+ Study Guide]
Option 2: US$420
[Application Fee + Study Guide + hard copy of the Study Guide]
CSPM: US$400
[Application Fee]
Mode: The fee (in US$ only) can be paid by a dollar draft/check or by using
a credit card.

Examination Schedule:
Please visit the 'Examination schedule' section on
https://www.softwarecertifications.org/exams/schedule.htm for updates on
locations & dates.

Common Body of Knowledge [CBoK]: The Common Body of Knowledge (CBoK) is
listed on www.softwarecertifications.org & defines the scope of the
examination. The application fee includes access to the Guide to the Body of
Knowledge which will help you prepare for the examination.
QAI does not provide any sample/mock papers as the examination is meant to
test your hands on experience at work.Its an examination based Certification and we do not provide any kind of training to any candidate. However, for preparation you can:-

1. You can refer to study guide provided to you after the registration.
2. You can get a list of reference books on www.softwarecertifications.org.
3. You can join some online forums like Yahoo, etc.
4. You can get in touch with people who are already certified (personally/online) for internal sessions.


To view the exam schedule, eligibility criteria, to apply for the
examination and for more information on these certifications, please visit
www.softwarecertifications.org