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What Is CFA® Exam? How to Gain CFA Charter?

The CFA exam is a series of 3 exams (levels). To gain the globally recognized CFA Charter, you need to complete the 3 levels of the CFA exam with success.

2025/2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam in Detail

CFA exam, level 1, tests you on 10 topics. The level 1 CFA exam is getting more expensive. Both 2025 and 2026 exam registration windows are now available!

2025 Level 2 CFA® Exam Summary

The level 2 CFA exam is held 3 times a year, in the CBT format. Check the 2025 level 2 CFA exam dates and how to register for your level 2 exam.

Level 3 CFA® Exam: 2025-2026 Dates & Differences

The level 3 CFA exam is held in Feb and Aug. There are some changes to the level 3 CFA exam in 2025! Passing your level 3 is a prerequisite for CFA designation.

Feb 2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The FEB 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 2 to 8 Feb. The FEB 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 29 Apr 2025! The early registration deadline is 7 July.

May 2025 Level 1 CFA® Exam Result Date & More...

The MAY 2025 CFA exam window is from 14 to 20 May. The MAY 2025 level 1 CFA exam result date is 24 June 2025 at the soonest. The MAY 2026 registration window opens soon after.

August 2025 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The AUG 2025 level 1 CFA exam registration opens on 6 Nov! The early registration for AUG 2025 candidates is 29 Jan 2025. See more CFA exam dates.

November 2025 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The NOV 2025 level 1 CFA exam registration opens on 12 Feb! The early registration for NOV 2025 candidates is 9 Apr 2025. See more CFA exam dates.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Study Plan for AUG 2025 Candidates

Find inside a sample 4-month level 1 CFA exam study plan for your AUG 2025 CFA exam. We start in April 2025 and you can take your exam from 20-26 Aug 2025.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Study Plan for AUG 2025 Candidates

Start your level 2 CFA exam prep in April 2025 >> here’s a 4-month Level 2 CFA Exam Study Plan for the AUG 2025 exam. Optimal schedule – includes review.

Introducing Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics

Level 1 CFA exam topics, topic weights, predicted number of questions, and all you must know before you go through your CFA exam books.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Topics - Key Things to Know

Level 2 CFA exam topics described. Check level 2 topic weights, the number of questions in your CFA exam, or the number of curriculum readings to study.

2025 Level 1 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2025, level 1 CFA exam topic weights stay the same. Get the up-to-date info about the topic weightage before you prep for your 2025 level 1 CFA exam.

2025 Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2025, level 2 CFA exam weights do not change. View the predicted number of questions per topic for your 2025 level 2 CFA exam (no ranges, exact values!).

2025 CFA® Exam Books & Curriculum Changes

The 2025 CFA exam curriculum includes 10 level 1 CFA exam books & 10 level 1 topics. You’ll get access to your CFA exam books after you register for the exam.

Experience for free what your level 1 exam is going to be like by doing our full-time mock. Available to all CFA candidates upon registration.

New 2024 Level 1 CFA® Exam Topic Weights Compared To Past Years

In 2024, level 1 CFA exam weights change for almost all of the topics. Only the weightage for Ethics and Derivatives stays the same. See the new weights.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights Compared To Past Years

In 2019-2021, level 2 CFA exam topic weights differ from the weights applied in previous years. Get the most up-to-date info before you start your exam prep.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Structure, Topic Weights, Passing Score, Calculator

Learn about the level 1 CFA® exam: its CBT structure, topic weights (new as of 2024!), passing score, and approved calculators.

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Level 2 CFA® Exam Study Plan for AUG 2025 Candidates

Start your level 2 CFA exam prep in April 2025 >> here’s a 4-month Level 2 CFA Exam Study Plan for the AUG 2025 exam. Optimal schedule – includes review.

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