Regarding SCJP exam for Freshers

[pintu maharana]

Hello Experts,

I am a fresher. I don't have any work experience. I am very much interested to make a career in java platform. Now I am learning java and also planning to appear the SCJP exam.

I browsed through the link http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/scjp.xml,
I got the following information.....

There are two versions and its details are:.
1.Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055)
Details
Delivered at: Authorized Worldwide Prometric Testing Centers
Prerequisites: None
Other exams/assignments required for this certification: None
Exam type: Multiple choice and drag and drop
Number of questions: 72
Pass score: 59% (43 of 72 questions)
Time limit: 175 minutes

2.Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 1.4 (CX-310-035)Details
Delivered at: Authorized Prometric testing centers
Prerequisites: 6-12 months of experience
Other exams/assignments required for this certification: None
Exam type: Multiple choice and short answer
Number of questions: 61
Pass score: 52% (32 of 61 questions)
Time limit: 120 minutes

Please see the highlighted lines....
Now My question is that , for which version of SCJP i am eligible ???
Please help me and give some useful suggestion.

Thanks & Regards,
Pintu

[marc weber]

Welcome to JavaRanch!

The "6-12 months of experience" listed for version 1.4 is only a recommended guideline to help you prepare. It is not a formal requirement.

The current exam is version 5.0 (CX-310-055). So unless you have a compelling reason to take the prior version, you should probably take the 5.0 exam.

(For more information, try our SCJP FAQ.)

[pintu maharana]

Hi marc,

Thanks for suggesting me such valuable information.

1.Could you please guide me which book i have to study and practice for SCJP 5.0 or SCJP 1.4?

2.What is the cost of SCJP 5.0 and the cost of SCJP 1.4?.

3.I have to collect the VOucher from the prometric centers in india.
WHat is the validity period of the voucher?
Can i get the voucher at anytime?
Suppose i purchased the voucher then when will i have to appear the test?
Where will i appear for the test? in the prometric center or any other place?

Please suggest me.

Thanks & Regards
Pintu