Exam Facts¶
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| ENCOR 350-401 | ENARSI 300-410 | ENSLD 300-420 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint | v1.2 (effective March 2026) | v1.1 | v1.1 |
| Duration | 120 minutes | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Role in CCNP Enterprise | Core exam (required) | Concentration exam (pick one) | Concentration exam (pick one) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored |
| Official page | ENCOR exam | ENARSI exam | ENSLD exam |
| Exam topics PDF | 350-401 v1.2 | 300-410 v1.1 | 300-420 v1.1 |
Domain weights¶
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Architecture | 15% |
| 2.0 Virtualization | 10% |
| 3.0 Infrastructure | 30% |
| 4.0 Network Assurance | 10% |
| 5.0 Security | 20% |
| 6.0 Automation and Artificial Intelligence | 15% |
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Layer 3 Technologies | 35% |
| 2.0 VPN Technologies | 20% |
| 3.0 Infrastructure Security | 20% |
| 4.0 Infrastructure Services | 25% |
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Advanced Addressing and Routing Solutions | 25% |
| 2.0 Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks | 25% |
| 3.0 WAN for Enterprise Networks | 20% |
| 4.0 Network Services | 20% |
| 5.0 Automation | 10% |
What changed in ENCOR v1.2¶
If you studied for the older ENCOR, these are the differences that matter:
- Wireless is gone. v1.1 covered wireless design, roaming, RF, WLC/AP join and wireless security. v1.2 has none of it. Skip it entirely.
- Domain 6 is renamed "Automation and Artificial Intelligence" and stays at 15%.
- Renamed products: Cisco DNA Center is now Catalyst Center; vManage is SD-WAN Manager, vSmart is SD-WAN Controller, vBond is SD-WAN Validator. Expect the new names on the exam.
- Multicast is explicit: RPF check, PIM SM, IGMPv2/v3, SSM, bidir and MSDP (3.3.d).
- PTP sits alongside NTP (3.3.a).
Question formats¶
Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation or simlet items. There is no going back to a previous question once answered, so do not plan a "review at the end" pass.
Recertification note¶
A lapsed CCNP is earned again the same way as a first-time candidate: pass ENCOR plus one concentration. Once certified, the three-year recertification clock starts again, and it can be renewed later with exams or Continuing Education credits.
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