CFA 2025 Registration (Ongoing): Last Date, Steps to Apply, Scheduling & Rescheduling Deadline
Chartered Financial Analyst Exam 2025 ( CFA Exam )
Registration - 29 Apr '25 - 29 Oct '25
CFA 2025 November: CFA registration for the November exam started on February 12, 2025. The last date for early CFA registration 2025 was April 9, 2025. The last date of CFA exam registration 2025 for the November exam was August 5, 2025. Candidates could pay the application fee through an invoice by June 26, 2025.
CFA 2026 February: The CFA registration 2026 for the February session exam started on April 29, 2025. The early registration deadline was July 7, 2025. The February CFA registration will close on October 29, 2025.
CFA 2026 May: The Level 1 & 2 May CFA registration 2026 started on August 12, 2025. The early registration deadline is October 14, 2025.
The application process for the CFA exam is completely online. Candidates need to visit the official website of the CFA Institute to register for any of the CFA exam levels. Candidates must enter their details and pay the required CFA application fee for the exam. Only the candidates who meet the CFA eligibility criteria can apply for the CFA exam.
- CFA Exam Application & Registration Form 2025 Fees
- CFA Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Fill CFA Application Form 2025?
- How to Schedule CFA 2025 Exam?
- How To Reschedule CFA Exam?
- FAQs Related to CFA Registrations
CFA Exam Application & Registration Form 2025 Fees
Registration: 29 Apr ' 25 - 29 Oct ' 25
Candidates need to pay a one-time program enrollment fee while registering for the Level I CFA exam. The structure of exam registration fee is given below.
Specifications |
Fee in USD |
Fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Early registration fee | USD 990 | 85,665.26 |
| Standard registration fee | USD 1,290 | 1,11,624.43 |
| One-time enrollment fee | USD 350 | 28,574 |
| Rescheduling fee | USD 250 | 20,410 |
Note: The one-time enrollment fee is for Level I registration. This fee cannot be applied to the subsequent exams (Level II and III). All fee is to be paid in USD. This fee will be scrapped from CFA 2026 exam registration
What is the 'Pay By Invoice' Option?
Candidates who are registering for the CFA exam 2024 can make the fee payment online. A new payment option is also available for Indian candidates. CFA Institute has partnered with education loan provider Eduvanz to offer an EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) option for candidates who are interested in registering for the CFA Program (interest rate to be applied). This EMI payment option can only be availed by applicants residing in India, using the “Pay by Invoice” option during the checkout process, and submitting the invoice along with the EMI payment method. The “Pay by invoice” option is available up to 40 days before the close of registration.
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Changes in CFA Pricing (Effective From 2026)
Check out the table below to know the new CFA pricing:
| Levels | CFA program fee 2025 | CFA program fee 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| CFA One-Time Enrollment Fee | USD 350 | USD 0 |
| CFA Level 1 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 990 | USD 1,140 |
| CFA Level 1 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,290 | USD 1,490 |
| CFA Level 2 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 990 | USD 1,140 |
| CFA Level 2 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,290 | USD 1,490 |
| CFA Level 3 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 1,090 | USD 1,240 |
| CFA Level 3 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,390 | USD 1,590 |
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CFA Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CFA Exam 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr ' 25 - 29 Oct ' 25 | CFA 2026 Registration (Feb Level 1&3) ONGOING |
| 12 Aug ' 25 - 12 Feb ' 26 | CFA 2026 Registrations (Level 1&2 May) ONGOING |
| 14 Oct ' 25 | CFA 2026 Early Registration Last Date (Level 1&2 May) |
| 01 Nov ' 25 | CFA 2025 Rescheduling Deadline (Level 1 November) |
| 05 Nov ' 25 | CFA 2026 Scheduling Deadline (Feb Level 1&3) |
| 08 Nov ' 25 | CFA 2025 Rescheduling Deadline (level 2 November) |
| 12 Nov ' 25 - 18 Nov ' 25 | CFA 2025 Level 1 November exam |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep ' 25 | CFA 2026 Invoice Payment Deadline (Feb Level 1&3) |
| 27 Aug ' 25 - 31 Aug ' 25 | CFA Level 2 2025 August exam |
| 20 Aug ' 25 - 26 Aug ' 25 | CFA Level 1 2025 August exam |
How to Fill CFA Application Form 2025?
CFA registration process
Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to fill the CFA application form:
- Visit the official website of the CFA institute
- Click on the application link or Click Here
- Create a login account with your email ID.
- You will be asked to enter your name, email ID, and password, and enter a security question.
- After you’ve created an account, you can log in and fill up the form.
- Enrollment fee payment can be done online through Credit cards: American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, or Visa
- Or offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order, or postal order. Receipt of payment of the fees will be emailed to the candidates.
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| What to expect from CFA Level 1 exam | CFA exam preparation | What to expect from CFA Level 2 exam |
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How to Schedule CFA 2025 Exam?
Registration: 29 Apr ' 25 - 29 Oct ' 25
Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to schedule the CFA exam:
- Visit the official website of the CFA Institute
- Enroll for the CFA exam and pay the application fee
- After completing the registration process and fee payment, click on the 'schedule your exam; option in the CFA Program tile
- Now, enter your preferred location, start date and end date
- You will now be redirected to the available options for the scheduling
- Choose your preferred date, time and location
- You will be redirected to the appointment verification page where your personal details, appointment details and payment details will be displayed
- Check the details and then click on the 'Complete Appointment' button and your appointment will be confirmed.
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How To Reschedule CFA Exam?
To reschedule the CFA exam, candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the official website of CFA Insitute
- Login in to the candidate tile using the login credentials, i.e. Email ID and Password
- Choose the rescheduling option when the window opens and reschedule the CFA exam by paying the appropriate deferral fee of USD 499.
The rescheduling option for the CFA exam is discretionary. If the candidate opts not to reschedule the CFA exam, they will be required to appear for the exam on the pre-scheduled date of that particular CFA exam.
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FAQs Related to CFA Registrations
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