CFA August Registration 2026: Apply Online Last Date, Scheduling & Rescheduling Deadline
Chartered Financial Analyst Exam 2026 ( CFA Exam )
Exam On - 12 May '26 - 18 May '26
CFA registration last date 2026 for May Level 1 and 2 exam was February 12, 2026. CFA form filling last date 2026 for the August exam is May 6, 2026. The early registration deadline was January 21, 2026. The application process for the CFA exam is completely online. Candidates need to visit the website of the CFA Institute to register for any of the CFA exam levels. They must enter their details and pay the required CFA application fee for the exam. Only the students who meet the CFA eligibility criteria can apply for the CFA exam. Read below to know more about CFA exam registration, frequency, how to apply, etc.
- CFA Exam Application & Registration Form 2026 Fees
- CFA Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Fill CFA Application Form 2026?
- CFA 2026 Registration Schedule
- What is the 'Pay By Invoice' Option?
- How to Schedule CFA 2026 Exam?
- How To Reschedule CFA Exam?
- FAQs Related to CFA Registration
CFA Exam Application & Registration Form 2026 Fees
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 1140 | INR 1,01210.63 |
| Standard registration fee | USD 1,490 | INR 1,32,284.06 |
| 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
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 |
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 |
How to Fill CFA Application Form 2026?
CFA registration process
Follow the process mentioned below to know how to fill CFA application form:
- Go to the website of the CFA Institute
- Click on the application link or Click Here
- Create a login account with email ID.
- Students will be asked to enter their name, email ID, and password, and enter a security question.
- After they have created an account, they can log in and fill the CFA exam form.
- Enrollment fee payment can be done online through Credit cards: American Express, Diners 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 students.
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CFA 2026 Registration Schedule
CFA exam is conducted multiple times a year for each level. Check the table below to know the cadence of offering the CFA exam (level wise):
| Month | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | Yes | Yes | |
| May | Yes | Yes | |
| August | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| November | Yes | Yes |
Students can take the exam a maximum of two times per calendar year, but they cannot take the exam in two consecutive windows or windows that are less than 6 months apart. The maximum number of attempts per level are six.
What is the 'Pay By Invoice' Option?
Candidates who are registering for the CFA exam 2025 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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How to Schedule CFA 2026 Exam?
Follow the process mentioned below to know how to schedule the CFA exam:
- Go to the 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 Schedule Your Exam in the CFA Program tile
- Now, enter preferred location, start date and end date
- Students will now be redirected to available options for scheduling
- Choose preferred date, time and location
- Students will be redirected to appointment verification page where their personal details, appointment details and payment details will be displayed
- Check the details and then click on Complete Appointment and the appointment will be confirmed.
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How To Reschedule CFA Exam?
To reschedule the CFA exam, students have to :
- Go to CFA Institute website
- Login in to the student tile using the login details, 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.
Rescheduling option for CFA exam is optional. If the student 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.
FAQs Related to CFA Registration
Check out some of the FAQs on CFA registrations:
Here is the eligibility criteria for CFA Level 1: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. An exemption can be made where you can write the level 1 if you a) are in the final year of your undergraduate programme, b) have four years of professional experience, or c) have a combination of both, equating to at least four years. Hence, you need to complete your graduation first in order to be eligible for the CFA Exam.
The CFA deferral policy is for the registered candidates who cannot sit for their scheduled exam and want to move to a new exam window. The CFA institute provides two kinds of deferrals to the candidates:
- Emergency Deferral: To avail this deferral students need to fulfil a set of eligibility criteria. If they match the criteria then they will be given an emergency deferral for their scheduled exam without any cost. Candidates need to provide documentation to support the claim for an emergency deferral.
- Paid Deferral: The paid deferral can be availed once per paid exam for USD 399 up until the deadline. When the candidate purchases a deferral, they may postpone their exam appointment for up to 12 months, depending on their exam level and appointment availability.