How much does the CEH exam cost?
Exam fee
$1,199
What you actually pay
- Exam fee: $1,199
- On top of the fee: A non-refundable eligibility application fee of $100 is charged on top of the voucher.
- If you have to retake it: A retake costs $500.
Is it worth booking yet?
A failed attempt means paying again, so the $1,199 is really a bet on being ready. The cheapest way to protect it is to know your weak domains before you book, not after.
CEH exam format: domains, weightings and length → · CEH passing score →
Know where you stand before you pay $1,199
498 practice questions with an explanation for every option — and a readiness score per domain, so you book the exam when the score says so.
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Source: CEH — vendor pricing. Checked September 4, 2026. Vendors change exam prices; verify with the vendor before you book.
Exam fee as published by the exam vendor, checked September 4, 2026 · Certsqill CEH bank: 498 questions.
