CFA Exam Registration 2026 Started for February Session; Apply Now @cfainstitute.org
CFA registration 2026 has started today for the February exams. The application forms will be available on the CFA Institute's website. Read the article below to know the CFA registration process, fee, dates, etc.
The CFA registration 2026 has started today, i.e. April 29, 2025, for the February session exams. Aspirants who wish to appear for the CFA exam 2026 can register online using their email ID. The CFA application form 2026 for the February session is available at CFA Institute's official website- cfainsitute.org. The Level 1 February CFA exam 2026 is scheduled to be held from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026, in the computer-based testing mode. The early registration deadline for the February exam is July 7, 2025. Candidates can register for the CFA 2026 exam February session till October 29, 2025. Read the article below to know the CFA registration process, important dates, events, fee, etc.
CFA 2026 February Exam Dates and Events
Refer to the table below to know the important CFA exam dates and events for the February exams:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registrations begin | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Early registration deadline | 07-Jul-2025 |
| Last date to fill CFA application form 2024 | 29-Oct-2025 |
| Scheduling deadline | 05-Nov-2025 |
| Rescheduling deadline | 22-Jan-2026 |
| CFA exam 2026 | 12-Nov-2026 to 18-Nov-2026 (Level 1) 19-Nov-2026 to 23-Nov-2026 (Level 2) |
Steps to Fill CFA Exam Application Form 2026
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to register for the CFA exam 2026:
- Go to the official CFA Institute's website
- Click on the 'Enrol and register' button under the programs tab for CFA
- Create a login using your email ID and password
- Verify the email by clicking on the verification link
- Enter the name, email ID and password as instructed
- Choose the study package according to your preference and click 'Continue'
- Enter the communication address and proceed to filling the personal details such as name, suffix, date of birth, gender, mobile number, etc.
- Now, enter the academic and qualifications details. Then proceed to filling the professional information including the name of the organization,
- Answer the professional conduct inquiry questions and proceed to pay the enrolment and application fee. The fee payment can be done online through credit cards: American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, or Visa. The fee can also be offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order, or postal order. Receipt of payment of the fees will be emailed to the candidates.
- Finally, schedule the CFA 2026 February exam as per the preferred date and location.
CFA 2026 Fee
Refer to the table below to know the CFA 2026 fee for Level 1:
| CFA Fee | CFA Fee in USD | CFA Fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| One-time enrollment fee | USD 0 | INR 0 |
| Early registration fee | USD 1140 | INR 97,074.42 |
| Standard registration fee | USD 1,490 | INR 1,26,877.97 |
| Rescheduling fee | USD 250 | INR 21,288 |
| CFA Level 3 Early Bird Registration Fee | USD 1,240 | INR 1,05,589.72 |
| CFA Level 3 Registration Fee (Standard) | USD 1,590 | INR 1,35,393.27 |
Read More: Important pricing changes for CFA 2026
| Explore important events of CFA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Application form | When is the CFA exam? | CFA exam: Cost, Curriculum and Difficulty Level | Preparation |
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.
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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.