CFA

No pathway will be easier than the other. Each pathway is made in a way that they are at par with each other. This does not mean that CFA pass rate will be also be the same between each as many factors influence pass rate such as quality of group, difficulty of questions in a given window, geographical factors, etc.

There is no fixed passing marks or percentage that the candidate needs to secure to pass the CFA exam. They need to meet the minimum passing score (MPS) which is decided by the CFA institute and is very discreet. The MPS can vary from one exam window to another. While the exact MPS remains confidential until results are released, historical data and analyst estimates show that the MPS usually remains between 65% to 70%. 

Yes, a B.Sc. Biology graduate is eligible for CFA admission if you have a bachelor's degree or are in the final year. No specific field is required, but knowledge of finance and quantitative skills is helpful.

After CFA, candidates can choose many jobs in the market like Junior Analyst, Chief Investment Officer, Investment Banker, etc. The avg salary they can earn can be upto INR 50 LPA.

Candidates can see some of the job options with high salary below -

Note: The salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

In India, CFAs earn better than CAs as average salary for CAs is INR 7 to 15 LPA, while for CFAs it is INR 9 to 40 LPA. However, it can vary based on the location, experience and designation.