CFA Exam

Hi, Of course, you can!
But it just cannot be a wild dream that I want to pursue CFA. Coming from an Engineering background, your first hurdle would be with accounting. The kind of preparation you need is going to be extensive, plus crossing CFA level 1 will not make you an overnight hit. Level 2 and above gets you the real respect. Let me break it down point by point -
Accounting background -
It is a need along with mastering other concepts from Finance and Economics. Just because you are good with maths and have an analytical side does not mean you will sail through. It is going to be challenging. You need to be dedicated, focused, join some form of coaching and stick to the routine. As we grow old sticking to the routine and studying 12 hours a day with focus becomes tough (ask me about it - just cant study something new for long)
2. Managing the gap -
Crossing level 1 is easy but to do that you need a minimum 6 months of preparation (1 year considering you would not be awesome in Accounting and Finance in Day 1). So by the time you would have crossed level 1, you would be a year older, your friends would be doing something or the other - post graduation, job etc. It is enough a distraction for you to get pulled into something else. The worst scenario - you make get a finance job which takes focus away from Level 2 which is the real deal. Continued focus for 2 years at a stretch with 12 hours a day study routine (unless you have been a state champion in boards before) is going to be tough. If you can follow this way of working, nothing like it. If you cannot here a simple plan -
Prepare for 3 months with all your stamina and give the CFA Level 1 (I know you would feel 3 months is not a lot of time, but that's the trick - the more time you give yourself the more relaxed your mind will become - see we engineers study the most only a night before the exam - Take this the same way). After the results you would know either of the three things -
You are a gem and you cracked it
You are almost there, if you had 3 more months, maybe you would have made it
You arent cut out for it (so move on)
This strategy is called in the start up world - Fail Fast Learn Fast - If you fail early it will help you lose stress over failure, help you contemplate if it is even worth another attempt or might just pump you enough to try harder. Glad I wrote this answer. Ill now go back to my work (high time, I practice what I preach), wish you the very best!

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential is the most respected and recognised designation in the investment management world. CFA course is about equiping the candidate to help a company or an individual (Investor) makeInvesting and Financing decisions. The roles, positions and scope vary from country to country and we'll talk about it soon. So its all about Investments and Financebut First let's introduce to you what the course actually contains. Here are some jobs that a CFA qualified professional can take up:
Portfolio Manager:Under this profile, a person makes investment decisions relating to the money of other people who have given the control of that money in the managers hand or a person who is in charge of a firms asset and liability (loan and deposit) portfolios. Risk Manager:A person who predicts as well as manages the risks that a firm faces or might face in the future. How to cope up and avoid such risks, analysing its effects is the work of a risk analyst. Chief Executive:This profile will make you the highest and the senior most corporate officer who is in charge of managing a profit organisation. You will be in charge of maximising the value of entity. Research Analyst:Also known as a financial analyst, securities analyst, rating analyst, investment analyst or equity analyst is a person whose job is to analyse the financial records of a firm for its clients. Financial Advisory:A person who provides advice and guidance to firms or individuals on investment and making finance related decisions. They help them make the right decisions and direct them to a higher profit making area. Consultant:A consultant is a person who provides professional advice and suggestions that will benefit a firm. They can be internal, functioning within a company or external providing advice and help outside a company. Accountant/Auditor:An accountant or auditor keeps tracks of all the financial incomes and outcomes of a business. It sees to it that no entry has been omitted or entered incorrectly. Investment Banking Analyst:A person who analyses and contemplates all the possibilities of an investment. He directs the investment process and makes individuals and firms aware of mergers and accusations.