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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

2026 CFA® Exam Registration Step by Step

CFA exam registration: See how to enroll in your level 1 CFA exam. Check 2026 registration fees and deadlines. Don't forget to schedule your exam!

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!

2026 CFA® Program Scholarships: How to Reduce CFA Exam Cost

The Access Scholarship application window for the 2026 CFA exams is open now. The CFA exam registration fee is down to USD 400 (or USD 600 for Student Scholarship).

CFA® Institute Stops Offering Women's Scholarship (2025-2026)

CFA Women's Scholarship has been eliminated by CFA Institute in 2025. It means women can no longer apply for Women's Scholarship and no deadline is set for the 2025/2026 CFA exams.

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.

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.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Pass Rate. Is CFA Exam Hard?

The average level 1 CFA exam pass rate is now 41%. The AUG 2025 level 1 CFA exam pass score is higher than that! See past CFA exam passing rates for level 1, level 2, and level 3.

Damn Low 2021 Level 1 CFA® Exam Pass Rates!

NOV 2021 level 1 CFA exam pass rate of 27% is exceptionally low! Can you believe that the average pass rate for the level 1 CFA exam used to be 43%?

Online Proctored CFA® Exam From Home

Online CFA exam from home available to CFA candidates! This proctored level 1 CFA exam will take place from 13 to 15 April.

What to Bring to CFA® Exam? 2026 CFA Exam Day Checklist

For your CFA exam, you must bring your valid passport and an approved calculator. You may also bring some water if you take your CFA exam in 2026.

CFA®: Requirements for Candidates & Charterholders

CFA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To register for the level 1 exam, you must first meet the CFA exam requirements regarding education and/or work experience.

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.

Quick Study Guide for Level 1 CFA® Candidates

Our ultimate level 1 CFA exam study guide binds the CFA exam study plan, study tips, and study materials together into one success-oriented approach.

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computer-based testing/CBT

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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.

	20 hours 9 min ago	What to Bring to CFA® Exam? 2026 CFA Exam Day Checklist
	20 hours 25 min ago	CFA® Exam Fees in 2026 & How They Change
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	4 months 1 day ago	Information About CFA®, 9 Short Facts
	4 months 2 days ago	CFA® Institute Stops Offering Women's Scholarship (2025-2026)

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