
CFA admit card 2026 for Level I, II, and III exams will be available on the official website of the CFA Institute a few days before the exam. Candidates can access their CFA admit card from the official website, cfainstitute.org by logging in with their email ID and password. Candidates must have a valid, unexpired international travel passport to be able to appear in the CFA exam 2026. Candidates should take a printout of the CFA admit card 2026. The CFA 2026 admit card is a mandatory document that is to be carried to the exam centre. Read below to know more about the CFA admit card.
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- How to Download CFA 2026 Admit Card?
- CFA Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details Mentioned on the CFA 2026 Admit Card
- CFA Exam Day Guidelines
- FAQs Related to CFA Admit Card 2026
How to Download CFA 2026 Admit Card?
Follow process to download CFA admit card here:
- Go to CFA Institute website
- Click Login
- Enter login details, i.e. Email ID and Password
- Download CFA admit card and take a print
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Commonly asked questions
- Go to CFA Institute website, cfainstitute.org
- Log in to candidate portal using username and password.
- Go to section for downloading admit card and click on admit card link
- Download admit card in PDF format and print it out.
Candidates should bring a coloured copy of CFA admit card to exam centre on the exam day.
Candidates should note that although the CFA admit card can be downloaded on the phone, it is not advisable. The candidates have to carry a coloured printout of the CFA admit card to the exam centre, hence, they will have to download the same on a desktop or a laptop. The last date to download the admit card will be the exam day.
Before downloading the CFA admit card, students should check the information printed on it.
CFA Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CFA Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 May ' 26 | CFA 2026 Level 1 May Rescheduling Deadline |
| 08 May ' 26 | CFA 2026 Level 2 May Rescheduling Deadline |
| 12 May ' 26 - 18 May ' 26 | CFA 2026 May Level 1 Exam |
| 19 May ' 26 - 23 May ' 26 | CFA 2026 May Level 2 Exam |
| 18 Aug ' 26 - 24 Aug ' 26 | CFA 2026 August Level 1 Exam |
| 11 Nov ' 26 - 17 Nov ' 26 | CFA 2026 November Level 1 Exam |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Feb ' 26 | CFA 2026 Level 1&2 May Scheduling Deadline |
| 02 Feb ' 26 - 08 Feb ' 26 | CFA 2026 February Level 1 |
| 29 Jan ' 26 - 02 Feb ' 26 | CFA 2026 February Level 3 Exam |
Details Mentioned on the CFA 2026 Admit Card
CFA Exam admit card 2026 carries the following information:
- CFA Institute ID number
- Last four characters of passport number
- Name of the student
- Passport expiration date
- Name, date, and location of the test center
If any of the information mentioned above needs to be corrected or updated, the student must login and submit an Identification Information Change Request. They must note that if the passport information on the admit card does not match with the passport, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
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CFA Exam Day Guidelines
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment time
- Do not carry personal belongings
- Listen to instructions carefully before exam
- Adhere to sectional time limit.
FAQs Related to CFA Admit Card 2026
Check below the FAQs on CFA admit card:
Commonly asked questions
CFA admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to alloted CFA exam centre. Admit card will be ticket to enter the exam centre to take CFA exam. Students should paste a recent coloured passport-size photograph on the admit card on the space provided.
Without the admit card, students will not be allowed to take the CFA exam. The admit card can be downloaded online from the candidate portal.
The CFA admit card will include the following details:
- Candidate's Name
- CFA Institute ID
- Exam Level
- Reporting Time
- Exam Time
- Venue Address
- Instructions for Exam Day
- Photograph
- Barcode or QR Code
Students should contact CFA Institute, if there error in CFA admit card. To avoid issues on exam day, students should get errors rectified. Students have to submit supporting documents to get rectifications.
CFA Exam Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
No, there is no age limit to take the CFA Level 3 exam. However, students should have completed their graduation and fulfil other exam criteria.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The following are the instructions for CFA exam admit card:
- The details mentioned on the admit card should be correct
- Arrive the exam centre at least an hour before the exam
- The details should march the ones mentioned in the passport
If any of the information mentioned above needs to be corrected or upd
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CFA exam is conducted four times a year. It is conducted in the months of February, May, August and November.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students looking for global investment management courses, CFA is the best choice. CFA offers higher salaries, and CA is best for students looking to build a career in taxation and auditing in India. Top tier MBA excel in corporate leadership and networking.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates who are interested in investment analysis and portfolio management, want a global career or are ready to invest in further exams can opt for CFA. But if they wnat accounting and auditing, want a strong domestic career base and also value wide options of career options they can go for CA.
Answered 3 weeks ago
Check the exam structure for Level 2 exam below:
| Structure | Details |
| Time Duration | Session 1: 2 hours 15 mins Session 2: 2 hours 15 mins Total: 4 hours 30 mins |
| Type of questions | MCQs and Item Sets with Vignettes |
| Number of questions | 88 MCQs 22 Item Sets |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Unlike the Level 1 exam, CFA Level 2 exam does not only have MCQs. It also consists of item set questions which will be comprised of vignettes.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, CFA Level 1 exam only have 180 multiple choice questions. Students have to choose the correct option from the given options.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
CFA Level 1 exam is conducted for a total of 4.5 hours. The exam is spread in 2 sessions. Each session duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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Contributor-Level 6
Result - 19 Mar '26
Is there an age limit to take the CFA Level 3 exam?