CFA Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

A. CFA full form is Chartered Financial Analyst. It is a three-part series of exams that certifies a candidate's expertise in investment analysis, wealth management, and financial strategy. Candidates who clear all three CFA exams are awarded the CFA certification by the CFA Institute and become certified CFA Charter.
The demand for certified CFA Charters is high worldwide and they can get highly rewarding jobs in the BFSI sector as a Chartered Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Portfolio Managers, Equity Research Analysts, Risk Managers, and more.

A. The duration of CFA course generally around 2 years, however, it can take upto 3 to 4 years. CFA exams are relatively difficult to crack and require at least 300 hours of study.You have to complete CFA course in is 2-4 years. Moreover, it totally depends on your speed of completion of preparation and how fast you pass your exam. This CFA duration includes passing all 3 levels of CFA exam with 4000 hours work experience over 36 months. 

A. There has been an update in the CFA pricing that will be effective from 2026. Here is the new pricing:

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A. Portfolio Management (PM), Corporate Issuers (CI), and Equity Investments (EI) are the easiest CFA level 1 topics among students. Portfolio Management holds around 8-12% weightage, Corporate Issuers hold 6-9%, and Equity Investments hold 11-14% weightage. 

A. Established in 1947, the CFA Institute is a global, Non-Profit professional organization that offers financial education. It aims to promote standards in ethics, education, and professional excellence in the worldwide investment services industry. 

A. Some of the top CFA institute options in India include IMS ProSchools, ICICI direct Centre for Financial Learning (ICFLs), The Indian Institute of Financial Planning, Financial Planning Academy, and Indian School of Business Management & Administration.

A. There's no rigid passing score for the CFA Level 1 exam. However, the CFA Institute uses a Minimum Passing Score (MPS) that differs from exam window to exam window. The bar for passing can shift slightly depending on the difficulty of the test and the performance of the aspirants.

Recent MPS estimates for CFA Level 1 in India:

• November 2023: 68%
• August 2023: 67%
• May 2023: 69%
• February 2023: 69%
• 12-year average MPS for CFA Level 1 globally: 65%

A. Yes, a CFA course in India is worth pursuing as the CFA charter is globally recognized and highly preferred by employers in the BFSI sector. A certified CFA charter can get better job opportunities and higher salary packages in India and globally.

A. Having an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or being in the final year of graduation at the time of applying for the CFA exam.

• The aspirant must have 4 years of minimum work experience with a bachelor's degree or in the final year of the UG program, or have at least 4,000 hours of working experience over a minimum of 3 years.
• Candidates pursuing internships or owning businesses are also eligible to apply for the exam. The only requirement is to have a paycheck.
• Additionally, the aspirant must have an international passport, be fluent in English, fulfil the professional conduct admission criteria, and live in a participating country.