CFA

The CFA programme is a globally-recognised graduate-level curriculum that provides a strong foundation for real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills combined with the practical knowledge that you will need in today's investment industry. It also emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards that are required to be followed. Each year thousands of candidates enroll in the CFA programme and appear for the exams at the test centers all over the world. Completing the CFA programme confirms mastery over the rigorous CFA curriculum as can be evinced by you clearing all the three levels of the exam - the main requirement for earning the CFA charter. Eligibility criteria
One has to meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Have a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree
- Be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree programme at the time of registration, or
- Have four years of qualified, professional work experience, or
- Have a combination of work and college experience that totals at least four years (Note: Summer, part-time, and internship positions do not qualify. )
How to Pursue the CFA programme? Enroll in Preschool for the CFA training programme
Enroll and Register with the CFA Institute USA for Level I Exam
o Exam Month June Registration Deadline February March
o Exam Month December Registration Deadline August - September
Pass the examinations
You need to pass Level I, Level II and Level III exams sequentially. Apply for Membership after clearing your Level III exam ( for membership along with CFA Level III you need to have at least four years of Professional Work Experience).

Please check for your eligibility to pursue CFA first level exam from the criteria mentioned below:
CFA Exam 2018 Eligibility:
Eligibility criteria for CFA first level is given below:
The candidate must possess an international travel passport. The candidate must also fulfil one of the following:
Undergraduate:
The candidate must be a graduate or be a final year Bachelors degree student. (To register for Level II exam, the candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree programme) or
Work experience:
The candidate must possess four years of work experience or a combination of work experience and education that totals at least four years. Regards.

Hi Nikita!
CFA is a certification course which focuses on hardcore finance. They teach you everything related to finance be it equity, fixed income, derivatives, corporate finance, alternative investments, accounting and other related subjects. The focus is on the in-depth understanding of the subject matter and the subsequent application of the same. The course surely hones your analytical skills and gives you a deep understanding of finance and investments. CFA Charter holder also has a good scope of earning than the non-credential peers. The CFA salary for a professional is determined based on various factors such as experience level, job description, job type, sector, and employer type and company size. An entry-level CFA charter holder starts earning from Rs. 2.5 lakhs annually reaching up to Rs. 20 lakhs in India. The scope of a CFA is vast and profitable in the real corporate world. The coveted credential earns you much beyond a professional degree. Thus, a CFA certification is definitely worth it for a finance professional in the real industrial scenario.

What is CFA Course? The CFA programme is a globally-recognised graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation for real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills combined with the practical knowledge that you will need in today investment industry. It also emphasizes on the highest ethical and professional standards that are required to be followed. CFA Exam 2018 Summary:
The Chartered Financial Analyst programme is a professional course offered by the US-based CFA Institute. The programme AIMS to grant CFA charter to investment and financial professionals to help them further their career goals. A candidate who successfully completes the programme, is declared CFA charterholder. There are over 1.2 Lacs CFA members across 35 countries in the world. In India the CFA Exam is held at four cities, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. The CFA Institute was formerly the Association of Investment Management and Research, holds a series of three exams, which the candidate can clear in four years. The programme covers a broad range of financial aspects including, investment management, financial analysis, stocks, bonds and derivatives. Please refer to the link provided below for eligibility, exam process, pattern, syllabus of the CFA exam:
https://www.shiksha.com/banking-finance-insurance/exams/cfa-exam.

Dear Aayush!
You don't need to be confused. If you are willing to make career in Finance then you 'must' have to learn financial modelling. It's not a degree but a short term course which you can learn from anywhere (like investopedia or corporate finance institute etc. ). If you want to make career as a financial analyst (that's very promising and technical branch of finance) then doing CFA would be extremely grateful to you however, MBA Finance is helpful if you want to became finance manager. Dear Aayush! What you all just need is to identify your interest and capabilities. My suggestion is that you start learn Financial Modelling. If possible, try to clear the CFA Level 1 & 2 exam. After having 3-4 years of work experience you may apply for MBA programme for abroad. This will surely increase your selection chances and pay packages. Hope this helps. Ask any query at anytime. Upvote the answer if you feel satisfied.
Good Luck.

Hi Pratham!
The CFA programme is a globally-recognised graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation for real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills combined with the practical knowledge that you will need in today investment industry. It also emphasizes on the highest ethical and professional standards that are required to be followed. One has to meet at least one of the following requirements:
Have a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree
Be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree programme at the time of registration, or
Have four years of qualified, professional work experience, or
Have a combination of work and college experience that totals at least four years (Note: Summer, part-time, and internship positions do not qualify. )
How to Pursue the CFA programme? Enroll and Register with the CFA Institute USA for Level I Exam
Pass the examinations
You need to pass Level I, Level II and Level III exams sequentially. Apply for Membership after clearing your Level III exam ( for membership along with CFA Level III you need to have at least four years of Professional Work Experience)
Job Roles after CFA course in India:
Everyone who is already in Finance field or wishing to switch their careers can choose from a myriad of job roles like as follows:
Portfolio managers
Private bankers
Fund of fund managers
Financial advisory
Relationship manager
Financial strategists. MBAs and CAs can join CFA to get into core investment banking jobs.