200-301
1Network Fundamentals
20%
2Network Access
20%
3IP Connectivity
25%
4IP Services
10%
5Security Fundamentals
15%
6Automation and Programmability
10%
Exam guide · 200-301
Cisco CCNA exam guide
The 200-301 exam takes 120 minutes. Cisco doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $300 (plus tax, paid to Pearson VUE; set by country). Cisco hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
Cisco CCNA (200-301)
- Questions
- Not published by Cisco
- Time
- 120 min
- Passing score
- Not published by Cisco
- Cisco’s passing scores vary by exam and change without notice
- Cisco’s exam policies
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Associate
- Role
- Network Engineer or Administrator
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Exam code
- 200-301
From Cisco’s own pages, checked every week (last on November 4, 2026). The cost was checked on November 7, 2026. How we check our facts
Versions and dates
What’s changing, and when
Cisco hasn’t announced a retirement date for 200-301. We check Cisco’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
Exam domains
What the exam covers
Each domain’s share of the exam, as Cisco publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.
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10 200-301 questions
Original questions across the exam’s domains, each with an explanation, and your score by domain.
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A week-by-week plan
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Where CCNA fits
Every Cisco certification on one map, with each exam’s facts checked weekly.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Cisco CCNA exam?
Cisco doesn’t publish the number of questions on 200-301. You get 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for Cisco CCNA?
Cisco doesn’t publish a passing score for 200-301. Cisco’s passing scores vary by exam and change without notice.
How much does the Cisco CCNA exam cost?
$300 (plus tax, paid to Pearson VUE; set by country). Check Cisco’s site for the price in your country.
When does 200-301 retire?
Cisco hasn’t announced one yet. We check Cisco’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for Cisco CCNA?
None: Cisco sets no prerequisites for CCNA. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for Cisco CCNA?
Weight your time like the exam: IP Connectivity carries the most (25%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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