Clarification about CIS-DF exam

[Devansh00]

Hi all,

I need clarification regarding the CIS-Data Foundations (CIS-DF) exam, specifically about its last date. For example, if I registered on April 1st, I understand that I have 90 days to take the exam. However, I have heard that if we do not complete the exam by June 30th, all our CIS certifications may expire. I would like confirmation on whether this information is correct.

[kaustubhdub]

Hello @Devansh00 , if you do not give the exam in the said time interval, only the coupon of the data foundation will expire, and you will have to get a new one. And regarding the old cis certification each year there is a delta exam to pass. If you keep that up your CIS-Certifiactions remain valid.

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Kaustubh Dubey

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi  

Greetings!

You are mixing up two different deadlines here:

1. The Delta Exam is free until 30th June.
   This means you need to register for the exam on or before 30th June. Once you register, you have 90 days to take the exam. So, technically, if you register on 30th June, you can appear for the exam anytime before 30th September.
2. Your certifications expire in December 2026 if you don't complete the Delta Exam.
   If you do not pass the Delta Exam by December 2026, all seven of your certifications (except ServiceNow Expert-level certifications, if applicable) will expire. Also, if you do not register by 30th June, you will have to pay $450 to take the exam.

So, my recommendation is to register for the exam within the next 4 days to take advantage of the free registration. Then, you can prepare and take the exam anytime within the 90-day validity period after registration.

These 7 mainelines will be expired if you missed DF exam by Dec 2026

• CIS – Discovery (DISCO)
• CIS – Hardware Asset Management (HAM)
• CIS – IT Service Management (ITSM)
• CIS – Service Mapping (SM)
• CIS – Security Incident Response (SIR)
• CIS – Software Asset Management (SAM)
• CIS – Vulnerability Response (VR)

[Tanushree Maiti]

Hi @Devansh00 

By June 30 , 2026  you have to register the CIS-DF exam , then only you will get free exam cost offer.

CIS Data Foundation Certification Is Live, Free Through June 30

Note: Once registered, you have 90 days to schedule and complete your exam. 

Refer: https://nowlearning.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0011554

Refer:

Free Exam Registration Offer

The CIS – DF (CMDB and CSDM) exam is available at no cost to candidates who register on or before June 30, 2026. After registering, candidates have 90 days to schedule and complete the exam.

No exceptions or complimentary exam attempts will be granted after June 30, 2026.

Refer: https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/credentials/why-the-cis-data-foundations-cmdb-and-csdm-exam-a...

[Devansh00]

Hi @Tanushree Maiti 

Refer this image

it got confused me

is this the same thing or we have to make it before 30th june