Exam Overview

The 300-620 DCACI exam is a concentration examination in the CCNP Data Center certification path. Passing it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement.

• Exam Code: 300-620 DCACI v1.2
• Level: Professional-level concentration and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available language(s): English.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco (commonly estimated at ~825 out of 1000).
• Grading and Results: Cisco uses pass/fail grading and states that results are available online within 48 hours.

Exam Structure

The 300-620 DCACI exam follows six weighted domains covering ACI fabric infrastructure, packet forwarding, external connectivity, integrations, management, and ACI Anywhere.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before DCACI exam registration, review Cisco certification policies, Pearson VUE identification rules, the candidate agreement, and the appointment terms.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: After failing a Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, wait five calendar days, beginning the next day, before retaking it.
• Retake Fee: A retake normally requires the full DCACI exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 300-620 DCACI exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation certification and starts Cisco's active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco Specialist certifications remain active for three years from the date earned.
• Renewal Options: Renew by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or completing an eligible Cisco exam pathway under the current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official DCACI exam fee is USD 300, excluding applicable taxes. Eligible Cisco Learning Credits may be redeemed during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final DCACI certification cost. The payable amount is shown during registration.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 354 (USD 300 + USD 54 GST).

Prerequisites

Cisco publishes no formal prerequisite for the 300-620 DCACI exam. To earn CCNP Data Center, candidates must pass the 350-601 DCCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand Cisco ACI architecture, APIC policy objects, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, endpoint groups, contracts, Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, VMM integration, service insertion, management, monitoring, upgrades, and multi-fabric deployment models.
• Preparation should combine the official DCACI syllabus with practical experience implementing, designing, automating, or troubleshooting the technologies represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 300-620 DCACI exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official DCACI syllabus v1.2 covers the following weighted domains:

• ACI Fabric Infrastructure - 20%: ACI architecture and hardware, virtual APIC, the object model, faults and audit information, fabric discovery, access and fabric policies, tenants, application profiles, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, and ESGs.
• ACI Packet Forwarding - 15%: Endpoint learning and bridge-domain settings for unicast routing, Layer 2 unknown unicast handling, and ARP flooding.
• External Network Connectivity - 20%: Implementing Layer 2 connectivity with STP, MCP, and EPG port bindings, plus Layer 3 external connectivity.
• Integrations - 15%: VMware vCenter DVS and Nutanix VMM integration, VMM resolution and deployment immediacy, and service-graph implementation.
• ACI Management - 20%: In-band and out-of-band management, Syslog, SNMP, Nexus Dashboard Insights, AI-assisted monitoring, backup and restore, AAA, RBAC, and fabric upgrades.
• ACI Anywhere - 10%: Cisco ACI Multi-Pod, Multi-Site, and Remote Leaf deployment concepts.

Intended Audience

The 300-620 DCACI exam is designed for professionals who design, implement, automate, operate, or support modern data center infrastructure, including:

• Cisco ACI Engineers
• Data Center Network Engineers
• Network Implementation Engineers
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Data Center Operations Engineers
• Technical Solutions Architects
• CCNP Data Center Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-620 DCACI exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Cisco ACI Engineer
• Data Center Network Engineer
• ACI Implementation Specialist
• Cloud Network Engineer
• Data Center Infrastructure Consultant
• Network Solutions Architect

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for DCACI credential holders. The ranges below use current employment-market estimates for Data Center Engineers or closely related network roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 79,202-227,870 per year for Data Center Engineers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 351,250-768,750 per year for Data Center Engineers (Glassdoor, June 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 27,881-47,434 per year for Data Centre Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 60,000-252,000 per year in total pay for Network Engineers in Dubai, based on the published monthly range (Glassdoor, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During DCACI exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 300-620 appointment and their location.

• Pearson VUE Test Center - Take the exam in a proctored environment at an authorized Pearson VUE test center, subject to local availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) - Cisco written certification exams, including 300-620, can be taken online, subject to country availability, system requirements, and the appointment options shown during scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the required system test, use an approved computer with webcam and microphone, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and remain under live-proctor supervision.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive according to the appointment instructions, bring the required identification, store prohibited items, accept Cisco's candidate agreement, and follow all check-in and proctor directions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete DCACI exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 300-620 DCACI exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and the rescheduling and cancellation terms shown with the booking.
• Pay the DCACI exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-620 DCACI exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation certification and satisfies an applicable concentration requirement.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Data Center, also pass the current 350-601 DCCOR core exam within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 300-620 DCACI Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation certification
• Satisfies an applicable concentration requirement
• Validates current Cisco data center expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official DCACI syllabus