CFA 2026 Registration Last Date Today; Apply Now @cfainstitute.org
CFA application window for the February 2026 exam to close today. Read the article below to know more about the CFA registration process, fee, how to apply, etc.
CFA registration 2026 for the February session exams will close today, i.e. on October 29, 2025. Students who wish to appear for Level 1 or Level 3 of the CFA exam must register before the deadline. The CFA exam early registrations for the February session closed on July 7, 2025. The CFA exam 2026 for the February session will be conducted in the computer-based test mode from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026. The application form is available online on the exam website. Read the article below to know more about the CFA exam registration, dates, etc.
Steps to Apply for the CFA Program (February 2026 Session)
Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to apply for the CFA exam:
- Visit the official website of the CFA Institute- cfainstitute.org
- 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.
CFA Exam 2026 Application Fee
Check the table below to know the revised CFA fee 2026 which will be applicable from February 2026 onwards:
| Levels | CFA program fee 2026 |
|---|---|
| CFA One-Time Enrollment Fee | USD 0 |
| CFA Level 1 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 1,140 |
| CFA Level 1 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,490 |
| CFA Level 2 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 1,140 |
| CFA Level 2 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,490 |
| CFA Level 3 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 1,240 |
| CFA Level 3 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,590 |
No, candidates cannot change their pathway in the middle of the CFA registration process. If the candidate is taking the CFA Level 3 exam for the second time, then they have the option of changing their specialised pathway. The content for all the three pathways are available online for CFA preparation.
Candidates who have appeared for the CFA Level 1 exam and have received their result can apply for the Level 2 CFA exam. Candidates should spend at least six to nine months to prepare for the CFA Level 2 exam using a structured CFA study plan. The CFA Level 2 exam for the November exam registration window is open and the last date to apply is August 5, 2025.
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The registration fee for the CFA programme exam is USD 1140 for early registration and USD 1490 for standard registration. The one-time enrollment fee used to be USD 350, but now has been scrapped. The CFA registration fee can be paid online through Credit cards, such as 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.
Now, the CFA candidates residing in India can also pay the CFA fee through EMIs. CFA Institute has partnered with education loan provider Eduvanz to offer EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) option for candidates who are interested in registering for the CFA programme (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. However, availability of EMI payment is subject to approval and documentation requirements of Eduvanz.