If you're in Mumbai and you've decided to take OSCP, this is the practical guide we wish we had ten years ago — distilled from supporting 800+ OSCP candidates through to certification. Pricing, syllabus, exam mechanics, what to do in the 90 days before exam day, and how Mumbai's training options stack up.
What OSCP actually is in 2026
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) is the practical penetration-testing certification that's been the entry-level credential for serious pen-testers for over a decade. It's a 24-hour hands-on exam followed by a 24-hour reporting window. Pass and you've proven you can compromise a multi-host network including Linux, Windows and a small Active Directory chain — and write a 100-page professional report about it.
Pricing in Mumbai 2026
| Option | List price | With Macksofy partner discount |
|---|---|---|
| PEN-200 90-day | ₹1,37,000 | ₹1,17,000 |
| Learn One (12 mo) | ₹2,16,000 | ₹1,84,000 |
| Learn Unlimited (all OffSec) | ₹4,82,000 | ₹4,10,000 |
| Macksofy mentorship add-on | ₹35,000 | — |
Syllabus — what you'll actually learn
- Linux + Windows fundamentals (heavy at first, light if you've done CCNA)
- Web application attacks — SQLi, command injection, file upload, SSRF
- Buffer-overflow basics — stack-based, no shellcoding heroics
- Active Directory — Kerberoasting, AS-REP, ACL abuse, GPO abuse, basic lateral movement
- Privilege escalation — Linux SUID, capabilities, kernel exploits; Windows token abuse, services, Unquoted Service Path
- Antivirus evasion (basic) — payload mutation, AMSI bypass at intro level
- Pivoting + tunnelling — chisel, ssh, sshuttle, plink
The 90-day prep plan that actually works
| Weeks | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Course videos + Linux/Win fundamentals | Notes + your own cheatsheet |
| 3–6 | Course exercises + 4 PG Practice boxes/week | 20 boxes done end-to-end |
| 7–9 | Module labs + Active Directory chain practice | Full AD compromise documented |
| 10–11 | Two PG Practice 'mock exams' under timer | Two 24h timed runs |
| 12–13 | Reporting practice — write 2 full reports | Two report drafts reviewed |
| 14 | Light review week — sleep, gym, no studying after Wed | Exam day Sat |
Realistic 90-day plan at 15h/week
Mumbai training options compared
| Provider | Price (₹) | Format | Mentorship |
|---|---|---|---|
| OffSec direct (no support) | 1,37,000+ | Self-paced | None |
| Macksofy ATP (with mentor) | 1,52,000 | Self-paced + weekly mentor calls | Until you pass |
| Generic 'OSCP training' centres | 60–80,000 | Often ≠ official OSCP material | Varies |
| YouTube + free resources | 0 | Self-paced | None |
Salary impact in Mumbai
Macksofy's Mumbai OSCP cohort is one of several hands-on tracks Macksofy delivers across India and the UAE. CERT-In empanelled, OffSec/EC-Council authorized, with weekend cohorts and corporate batches.