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What Is CFA® Exam? Is CFA Globally Recognized?

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams consist of three levels. To earn the globally recognized CFA Charter, you must complete all three levels of the CFA exam.

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. All the 2026 CFA exam registration windows are now available!

2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Summary

The Level 2 CFA exam is held three times a year in the CBT format. Check the 2026 level 2 CFA exam dates and how to register for your level 2 exam.

Level 3 CFA® Exam: 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 2026! Passing your level 3 is a prerequisite for CFA designation.

2025/2026 CFA® Exam Dates & Schedule

In 2025 & 2026, the level 1 CFA exam is scheduled 4 times a year, in Feb, May, Aug, and Nov. Level 2 is scheduled 3 times & level 3 – 2 times a year. CFA exam dates inside.

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.

Feb 2026 Level 3 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The FEB 2026 level 3 CFA exam window is from 29 Jan to 1 Feb. The FEB 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 29 Apr 2025! The early registration deadline is 7 July.

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

The MAY 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 12 to 18 May. The MAY 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 12 Aug 2025! The early registration deadline is 14 Oct.

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

The AUG 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 18 to 24 August. The AUG 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Nov 2025! The early registration deadline is 21 Jan 2026.

May 2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The MAY 2025 level 2 CFA exam window is from 19 to 23 May. The MAY 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 12 Aug 2025! The early registration deadline is 14 Oct.

August 2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The AUG 2026 level 2 CFA exam window is from 25 to 29 August. The AUG 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Nov 2025! The early registration deadline is 21 Jan 2026.

August 2026 Level 3 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The AUG 2026 level 3 CFA exam window is from 13 to 17 August. The AUG 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Nov 2025! The early registration deadline is 21 Jan 2026.

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

The NOV 2025 level 1 CFA exam results will come out on 6 Jan 2026 at the earliest. The MPS for level 1 candidates is 1600.

November 2025 Level 2 CFA® Exam Result Date & More...

The NOV 2025 level 2 CFA exam results will come out on 13 Jan 2026 at the earliest. The MPS for level 2 candidates is 2600.

CFA® Exam Format under Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

CFA EXAM FORMAT: Computer-based testing (CBT) with a new CFA exam structure for all exam levels. CFA exam testing time gets reduced to ca. 4.5 hours.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Full Form: Structure & Experience

What does CFA mean? What’s its full form? Surely, the CFA exam in CBT format means fewer questions during an exam session and a new CFA exam day experience.

2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2026, level 1 CFA exam topic weights stay the same. Get the up-to-date info about the topic weightage before you prep for your 2026 level 1 CFA exam.

2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2026, level 2 CFA exam weights do not change. View the predicted number of questions per topic for your 2026 level 2 CFA exam (no ranges, exact values!).

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.

CFA® Exam: Level 2 Sample Questions

Solve our free CFA level 2 sample questions and get ready for the CFA exam. Need more practice? Get our CFA level 2 mock exam (88 questions, new format).

When Will I Get My NOV 2025 CFA® Exam Results?

CFA exam results are released 5-8 weeks after the exam window closes. The MPS for level 1 is 1600 and for level 2 and level 3 the MPS is 2600 and 3600, respectively.

Information About CFA®, 9 Short Facts

The CFA exam is a series of 3 exams (levels). Be well prepared for each exam 'cos pass rates are rather low. On the exam day, you'll be tested on 10 topics.

Unveiling CFA® Exam Rules for Refund, Deferral & Exam Taking

New CFA exam deferral options, limited fee refund, key exam policies explained, incl. approved calculator, CFA exam day & personal belongings.

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2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2026, level 2 CFA exam weights do not change. View the predicted number of questions per topic for your 2026 level 2 CFA exam (no ranges, exact values!).

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