CCIE Training in Hyderabad

1. What is the fee for CCIE training in Hyderabad?

At Brolly Academy, CCIE training starts at ₹14,999 for the recorded plan, ₹35,000 for live online classes and ₹40,000 for classroom training, with easy EMI on the online and classroom plans. Cisco exam fees are separate: US$400 for 350-401 ENCOR and US$1,600 for the CCIE lab.

2. How long is the CCIE course?

The CCIE course at Brolly Academy runs for 3 months. You start with ENCOR core topics and routing, move on to SD-Access, SD-WAN, MPLS and DMVPN, then security, services and automation, and finish with timed mock labs and career preparation.

3. How much does the CCIE exam cost in India?

The CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exams cost US$400 for the 350-401 ENCOR qualifying exam and US$1,600 for the 8-hour lab at a Cisco lab, which is about ₹1.9 lakh in total at ₹95 per US dollar on 30 October 2026. Taxes, travel and retakes are extra.

4. What is covered in the CCIE syllabus?

The syllabus follows the CCIE EI v1.1 blueprint: network infrastructure (30%), software-defined infrastructure (25%), transport technologies (15%), infrastructure security and services (15%) and automation and programmability (15%). That includes BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, multicast, SD-Access, SD-WAN, MPLS, DMVPN, QoS, Python, NETCONF and RESTCONF.

5. What is the CCIE certification?

CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is Cisco’s expert-level certification for senior networking professionals. It has two parts: a core qualifying exam and a hands-on lab exam. Tracks include Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, Data Center, Service Provider, Collaboration, Wireless and Automation.

6. Do I need CCNP before doing CCIE?

Cisco does not require CCNP before CCIE. You qualify for the lab by passing 350-401 ENCOR, which is also the CCNP Enterprise core exam. Because CCIE is expert level, CCNP-level routing and switching knowledge and real networking experience are strongly recommended.

7. Where can I take the CCIE lab exam in India?

Cisco runs a permanent CCIE lab in Bengaluru, which is the nearest option for Hyderabad candidates. Other Cisco lab locations include Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing and Brussels, plus mobile labs. The lab is taken in person; only the ENCOR exam can be taken online.

8. Which is better, CCNP or CCIE?

CCIE is the higher level. Both use the same ENCOR core exam, but CCNP Enterprise adds one concentration exam, while CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure adds an 8-hour, hands-on lab. Many engineers earn CCNP first and then prepare for the CCIE lab.

9. How many attempts are allowed for the CCIE lab?

Cisco does not set a maximum number of CCIE lab attempts. After a failed lab, you must wait 30 days before you try again. A passed ENCOR exam keeps you eligible to take the lab for 3 years.

10. Does the CCIE certification expire?

Yes. CCIE is valid for 3 years. To keep it active, you recertify before it expires with 120 continuing-education credits or by passing qualifying exams, such as ENCOR (80 credits) plus 40 credits, or any CCIE lab exam (120 credits).

11. What is the CCIE salary in India?

PayScale reports an average base salary of about ₹20 lakh a year for CCIE holders in India, based on 137 responses last updated in November 2023. Pay depends on experience, role and employer, so treat it as a guide.

12. Is CCIE worth it in 2026?

For experienced network engineers aiming at senior, lead and architect roles, CCIE is a strong credential because it proves hands-on, expert-level skills in an 8-hour lab. On 30 October 2026, LinkedIn showed 734 CCIE-related job results in Hyderabad.

13. Is classroom or online CCIE training better?

Both follow the same syllabus and labs. Classroom training at our centre near JNTU Metro Station gives you face-to-face lab support, while live online classes let you learn from anywhere with recorded sessions for revision. The recorded plan suits self-paced learners.

14. What practical work is included in CCIE training?

You build a dual-stack enterprise core, a BGP multihomed edge, an SD-Access fabric, an SD-WAN branch rollout, MPLS L3VPN and DMVPN Phase 3 designs, and automation tasks with Python and RESTCONF, followed by timed full-lab mock exams.

15. Where can I find CCIE training near me in Hyderabad?

Brolly Academy’s centre is at Nizampet X Roads, near JNTU Metro Station, Hyderabad 500072. It is easy to reach from Kukatpally, KPHB Colony, Miyapur and Hitech City, and you can also join live online CCIE classes from anywhere in India.

16. What is the full form of CCIE?

CCIE stands for Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert. It is the expert level of the Cisco certification path, above CCNA (associate) and CCNP (professional), and it is earned by passing a core qualifying exam and an 8-hour, hands-on lab exam.

17. What is the eligibility for the CCIE course?

There is no formal eligibility rule from Cisco: anyone can take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, and passing it qualifies you for the CCIE lab. For our CCIE course, we recommend CCNA and CCNP-level routing and switching knowledge and some real networking experience.

18. Can freshers join CCIE training?

Freshers can join, but CCIE is an expert-level certification, so starting directly is hard. Most freshers do better by learning CCNA and CCNP first, getting some hands-on networking experience, and then moving to CCIE training for the lab.

19. Is the CCIE exam difficult to pass?

Yes, CCIE is one of the toughest IT certifications. The lab is an 8-hour, hands-on exam across five blueprint domains, and Cisco does not publish a pass rate. Regular lab practice, timed mock labs and a clear exam strategy make a big difference.

20. How long does it take to prepare for CCIE?

Cisco does not give an official figure. NetworkLessons estimates around 1,000 hours of study for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure. Our 3-month course covers the full syllabus and mock labs, and most candidates add regular self-practice before booking the lab.

21. What is the format of the CCIE lab exam?

The CCIE lab is an 8-hour exam taken in person. It currently has a 3-hour Design module with scenario questions and a 5-hour Deploy, Operate and Optimize module on live devices. Cisco has announced a new 1-hour AI module, starting with CCIE Data Center.

22. Can I learn CCIE online?

Yes. Brolly Academy offers live online CCIE classes with recorded sessions for revision, and a recorded plan for self-paced learners. The 350-401 ENCOR exam can also be taken online, but the CCIE lab exam itself must be taken in person at a Cisco lab.

23. Which CCIE track should I choose?

Cisco offers CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, Data Center, Service Provider, Collaboration, Wireless and Automation. Enterprise Infrastructure is the most common choice because it builds directly on CCNA and CCNP Enterprise skills and suits most enterprise network roles.

24. What is the difference between CCNA, CCNP and CCIE?

CCNA is the associate level for networking fundamentals, CCNP is the professional level for advanced enterprise networking, and CCIE is the expert level. CCNP Enterprise and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure share the same ENCOR core exam, but CCIE adds the 8-hour lab.

25. Does Brolly Academy provide placement support for CCIE?

Yes. CCIE students get resume building, interview preparation, mock technical interviews, job search guidance and placement assistance for senior network engineering roles. Our career team continues to help after you complete the course.