CFA 2026: Last Date of Early Registration for May Exam Today; Apply Now @cfainstitute.org
CFA registration 2026 for the May exam with the early bird discount will conclude today. Read the article below to know more.
CFA 2026 early registration for the May exams (Level 1 and 2) will close today, i.e. October 14, 2025. Students who wish to appear for the CFA 2026 May exams must register online at cfainstitute.org, in order to avail of a discount on the CFA application fee.
The CFA Level 1 2026 May exam will be conducted from May 12, 2026, to May 18, 2026. The CFA exam 2026 will be conducted from May 19, 2026, to May 23, 2026, for Level 2. Read the article below to know more about the CFA exam registration, CFA fee, etc.
CFA 2026 May Exam: Important Dates and Events
Refer to the table below to know the important CFA 2026 dates and events:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Early registration deadline (TODAY) | 14-Oct-2025 |
| Deadline to register with invoice payment option | 03-Jan-2026 |
| Last date of registration | 12-Feb-2026 |
| Scheduling deadline | 18-Feb-2026 |
| CFA Level 1 2026 May exam | 12-May-2026 to 18-May-2026 |
| CFA Level 2 2026 May exam | 19-May-2026 to 23-May-2026 |
How to Apply for CFA Exam Registration 2026?
Follow the process below:
- Go to the CFA Institute website
- Click on the 'Enroll and Register for the CFA exam' link on the page or Click here
- Create a login ID and password with a valid email ID which will be used for all official communication
- Fill up the complete CFA application form with the relevant details such as date of birth, address, mobile number, etc.
- Then, proceed to pay the CFA enrollment and application fee. The fee payment can be made online through credit cards or offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order or postal order. Receipt will be sent to students applying for the CFA exam.
- Finally, schedule the CFA 2026 May exam as per the preferred date and location.
CFA 2026 Application Fee
Refer to the table below to know the CFA 2026 fee:
| CFA Fee | CFA Fee in USD | CFA Fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird registration fee | USD 1,140 | INR 1,01210.63 |
| CFA Level 1 and 2 Registration Fee (standard) | USD 1,490 | INR 1,32,284.06 |
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