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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.

CFA® Exams in 2026, All Dates & Levels

All 2026 CFA exam dates: FEB 2-8, MAY 12-18, AUG 18-24, NOV 11-17 for level 1; MAY 19-23, AUG 25-29, NOV 18-22 for level 2; JAN 29-FEB 1, AUG 13-17 for level 3.

2026 CFA® Exam Dates & Schedule

In 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.

2026 CFA® Exam Calendar: Windows & Deadlines

This CFA exam calendar includes all the 2026 level 1 CFA exam dates (windows), as well as the registration, scheduling, and rescheduling deadlines.

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.

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 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.

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

The NOV 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 11 to 17 Nov. The NOV 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Feb 2026! The early registration deadline is 15 Apr.

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

The NOV 2026 level 2 CFA exam window is from 18 to 22 Nov. The NOV 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Feb 2026! The early registration deadline is 15 Apr.

CFA® Exam Fees in 2026 & How They Change

The 2026 level 1 CFA exam fee for early birds is USD 1,140 and the standard registration fee for level 1 in 2026 is USD 1,490. That's higher than in 2025!

When Will I Get My FEB 2026 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.

CFA® Exam Scheduling Deadline

The CFA exam calendar defines a separate CFA exam scheduling deadline for each exam window. Scheduling your CFA exam is mandatory. See deadlines!

Start Prep Calculator for CFA® Candidates

Check this quick Start Prep Calculator for CFA Candidates and see when to start preparing for your CFA exam. Choose the pace of your CFA exam prep.

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CFA® Exam Scheduling Deadline

The CFA exam calendar defines a separate CFA exam scheduling deadline for each exam window. Scheduling your CFA exam is mandatory. See deadlines!

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CFA® Exam Fees in 2026 & How They Change

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