CFA

The duration of CFA course is  3 years to 4 years. It includes completing all the 3 leavels also with a study time of 300 hours per level. 

Candidates should know that they should have a minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience completed in minimum 3 years. 

You can work while studying as well so no need to worry at all.

Yes you need a international travel passport to register for CFA exam.

Passport needs to be original without any scope for falsification ans make sure it is not expired. Your credentials should be same as given on your CFA Institute account.

Work experience is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the CFA charter. You need to have at least 4,000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that was acquired over a minimum of three years. If you plan to combine both to achieve the minimum hours and years, it is assumed that higher education takes 1,000 hours per year.

Professional work experience does not need to be only investment related. Paid internships/articleships are also accepted.

The average CFA salary in India differs based on the experience and the certification level obtained by you. I guess that the estimated CFA level I salary is around INR 4 LPA to 6 LPA, and if you complete CFA level II your salary will increase to around INR 7 LPA to 12 LPA. The highest CFA level III attracts hefty salary packages of more than INR 12 LPA.

The job market always offers more specialised roles and increased responsibilities to higher CFA level holders. The salary package also differs based on the specific job role, location and years of experience.

If you want to build a career in finance and economics these are some professional courses suggested for you :

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

CA (Chartered Accountant)

FRM (Financial Risk Manager)

Actuarial Science

Data Analytics / Business Analytics

MBA (with Finance, Strategy, or Analytics specialisation)

Yes, Poornima University offers BBA in Finance integrated with CFA coaching, and offline classes with regular schedules are available. The university provides industry-oriented modules, mentorship from professionals, and practical sessions. The annual fee is usually around one lakh fifty thousand rupees, but scholarships for merit-based students can reduce costs. Poornima's program is designed to prepare students not just for the CFA Level 1 exams but also for careers in investment banking, financial planning, and corporate finance.

You need minimum 300 to 350 hours to complete the CFA syllabus for each level of the CFA exam.

The exams are little difficult and there is competition because of the future career benefits that follow after the successful completion of the CFA course.

The general frequency for the CFA Level 1 exams is four times a year, usually in the months of February, May, August, and November. You should keep in mind that though the exam window is open 4 times, you cannot apply in each window, as there must be a gap of at least 6 months between exams, leaving you with a maximum of 2 attempts in a year.

Not at all, there is no such stream restriction for pursuing CFA. You can opt for CFA if you hold a bachelor's degree in any stream. A strong hold over the concepts of finance, statistics, or economics can serve as a strong foundation for the CFA journey, but it is not a compulsory requirement.

You can register for the CFA Level I exam while you're in your final year of graduation and make sure that the exam window is within the 23-month duration of your graduation month. But, if you're asking about the CFA Level II exam, graduation is definitely a mandatory requirement for registration.