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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.

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® Exam Cost Is at Least $3520 in 2026. Expensive?

The total cost of the CFA Program is USD 3520 minimum in 2026. The 2026 CFA exam cost is high due to the expensive registration fees (no enrollment fee, though).

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® Program Scholarships in 2026

3 CFA Program scholarships are available in 2026: Access Scholarship, Student Scholarship, and Professor Scholarship. They reduce the CFA exam cost hugely

CFA/2026 Scholarships

CFA® Exam Access Scholarship, Benefits & Deadline

When CFA Institute awards you an Access Scholarship, you benefit by paying a discounted fee of USD 400 during your CFA exam registration.

CFA/Access Scholarship

How to Apply for CFA® Exam Access Scholarship?

The Access Scholarship application process is simple. You create an account on the CFA Institute website, fill out the online application, and submit it.

CFA/Access How to Apply

CFA® Exam Access Scholarship Dates... & 4 Deadlines!

The four Access Scholarship dates (deadlines) align with 4 CFA exam windows a year. The next scholarship dates are 1 Dec 2025 (AUG'26 exam) and 31 March 2026 (NOV'26 exam).

CFA/Access 2026 Deadlines

CFA® Exam Access Scholarship Eligibility: Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the CFA exam Access Scholarship, you must meet the CFA Program enrollment requirements and show financial need. But more criteria apply.

CFA/Access Eligibility

CFA® Institute Access Scholarship Rules Summarized

CFA Institute has come up with Access Scholarship Rules that define both the scholarship eligibility criteria and conditions like scholarship validity.

CFA/Access Rules

CFA® Exam Access Scholarship Essay: How to Write It?

The CFA exam Access Scholarship essay is essential to your scholarship application. It helps CFA Institute understand your financial need and motivation.

CFA/Access Essay

Level 1 CFA® Exam Retake: Cost and Conditions

You must retake your level 1 CFA exam to continue your participation in the CFA Program. The CFA level 1 retake cost is equal to the typical registration fee.

CFA® Exam Fee Changes in 2026 - How CFA® Program Cost Increases

CFA exam cost is increasing in 2026 even to $1,590, e.g., the level 1 early registration fee is up to $1,140 in 2026 compared to $990 in 2025.

CFA/2026 PRICING

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.

CFA® Program Changes Up To 2026, Pricing, PSM, & More...

The recent CFA exam changes include CFA Institute pricing changes for the 2026 CFA exams. The prices will increase from the Feb 2026 registration in Apr 2025.

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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!

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