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Exam Structure & Key Dates

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Or within 23 months of graduation
  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid Passport required

Exam Format

  • Four times a year - in Feb, May, Aug & Nov month
  • Computer-based test
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • 2 sessions (2 hours 15 min each)
  • ~180 questions total
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Syllabus - Subject-wise Breakdown

Introduction to CFA Program & Financial Industry Basics

  • Overview of the CFA Program structure (Foundation → Level I → Level III) Global recognition of CFA charter and career opportunities in investment management
  • Introduction to financial markets, asset classes, and investment roles
  • Key CFA exam requirements, study approach, and success strategies

Ethics in Investment Profession

  • Importance of ethics in finance and investment decision-making
  • CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct (overview)
  • Ethical dilemmas in financial markets – case study discussions
  • Practical scenarios on integrity, professionalism, and fiduciary duty

Quantitative Methods – Basics I

  • Time Value of Money (TVM) – concepts and applications
  • Simple vs. compound interest, annuities, perpetuities
  • Present value and future value calculations
  • Practical exercises using TVM formulas

Quantitative Methods – Basics II

  • Descriptive statistics (mean, median, variance, standard deviation)
  • Probability concepts and rules
  • Normal distribution and its relevance in finance
  • Introduction to hypothesis testing and sampling basics

Economics – Microeconomics Essentials

  • Demand and supply, equilibrium, and elasticity
  • Types of market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly)
  • Cost curves and pricing strategies
  • Case examples on market behavior

Economics – Macroeconomics Essentials

  • GDP, inflation, unemployment, and business cycles
  • Monetary policy vs. fiscal policy
  • Interest rates and their impact on investment decisions
  • Exchange rates and international trade basics

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Part I

  • Introduction to financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow
  • Accounting principles and standards (IFRS/GAAP overview)
  • Revenue recognition and expense matching
  • Common-size analysis and vertical/horizontal analysis

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Part II

  • Financial ratios (profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency)
  • Cash flow analysis (operating, investing, financing flows)
  • Earnings quality and red flags in financial reporting
  • Hands-on practice with sample company financial statements

Corporate Finance

  • Introduction to corporate governance
  • Cost of capital (WACC basics)
  • Capital budgeting techniques (NPV, IRR, Payback)
  • Risk and return concepts – CAPM introduction

Investments & Portfolio Management

  • Understand the fundamentals of equity, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
  • Learn key portfolio construction principles, including diversification and the risk–return trade-off.
  • Explore performance measurement tools such as Sharpe ratio, alpha, and beta.
  • Apply concepts through an integrated case study and receive a roadmap for CFA Level 1 preparation.

Equity Investments

  • Types of equity securities (common vs preferred)
  • Market organization & trading mechanisms
  • Equity valuation basics — dividends, P/E, intrinsic value
  • Industry & company analysis fundamentals

Fixed Income Investments

  • Bond features — coupon, maturity, yield, price
  • Yield measures (YTM, spot rate, forward rate basics)
  • Bond pricing, premium/discount concepts
  • Interest rate risk, credit risk, and duration basics

Derivatives

  • Introduction to forwards, futures, options, swaps
  • Payoff diagrams & basic pricing intuition
  • Uses of derivatives in hedging and speculation
  • Understanding margin, leverage, and contract mechanics

Alternative Investments

  • Overview of real estate, private equity, hedge funds, commodities
  • Key characteristics: illiquidity, higher fees, non-normal returns
  • Role of alternatives in a diversified portfolio
  • Basic valuation and return measurement

Portfolio Foundations

  • Risk & return trade-off
  • Diversification and correlation basics
  • Portfolio construction using asset allocation

Performance Measurement

  • Sharpe ratio, beta, alpha, and risk-adjusted return metrics
  • Understanding CAPM (intro), efficient frontier, and systematic vs unsystematic risk

Application & Practical Insights

  • Building a basic multi-asset portfolio
  • Investor profiling & investment objectives
  • Introduction to the portfolio management process
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Study Plan & Preparation Roadmap

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Level I - MAY 2026

Registration Window:

12 Aug 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Exam Registration Fee:

EARLY: USD 990 (Closed)

STANDARD: USD 1,290

One-time Enrollment Fee:

USD 350

KEY DATES

  • 21st Dec 2025 (Sun)

    Live Hybrid Classes - Batch start

  • 28th Dec 2025 (Sun)

    Live Online Classes - Batch start

  • 12 Aug 2025 (closed)

    Registration & Scheduling Opens

  • 14 Oct 2025 (closed)

    Early Registration Deadline

  • 2 Jan 2026 (closed)

    Invoice Payment Deadline

  • 12 Feb 2026

    Registration Closes

  • 18 Feb 2026

    Disability Accommodations Request Deadline

  • 18 Feb 2026

    Scheduling Deadline

  • 1 May 2026

    Rescheduling Deadline

  • 12 - 18 May 2026

    CFA Program Exam Dates

The CFA exam fees displayed do not include local taxes. If we need to collect such taxes, they will be added during the payment process. Please refer to our Tax Policy for more information.

For information about where you can take your exams, please view the available test center locations.

All registration windows open at 9:00AM ET. All deadlines are 11:59PM ET.

CFA exam rescheduling fee: A USD 250 rescheduling fee will apply if you need to reschedule your exam appointment within your exam window.

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Course Mode Branch Address Days Timing Batch Date
CFA Level 1 Classes (Aug 2026 Intake) Live Online Online Online Weekends Sat - 17:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs & Sun - 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs 18th Jan 2026, Sun - 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs

Level I - August 2026

Registration Window:

11 Nov 2025 - 6 May 2026

Exam Registration Fee:

EARLY: USD 990 (Closed)

STANDARD: USD 1,290

One-time Enrollment Fee:

USD 350

KEY DATES

  • 11 Nov 2025 (closed)

    Registration & Scheduling Opens

  • 18 Jan 2026 (Batch Start)

    (Live online class) - Weekends

  • 21 Jan 2026

    Early Registration Deadline

  • 26 Mar 2026

    Invoice Payment Deadline

  • 6 May 2026

    Registration Closes

  • 12 May 2026

    Disability Accommodations Request Deadline

  • 13 May 2026

    Scheduling Deadline

  • 7 Aug 2026

    Rescheduling Deadline

  • 18 - 24 Aug 2026

    CFA Program Exam Dates

The CFA exam fees displayed do not include local taxes. If we need to collect such taxes, they will be added during the payment process. Please refer to our Tax Policy for more information.

For information about where you can take your exams, please view the available test center locations.

All registration windows open at 9:00AM ET. All deadlines are 11:59PM ET.

CFA exam rescheduling fee: A USD 250 rescheduling fee will apply if you need to reschedule your exam appointment within your exam window.

Get Sample Study Plan Register for the CFA Exam

Chief Program Mentors

EduEdge

Professor Harjeet A. Singh

Professor Harjeet A. Singh

Stanford University Alumnus | CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT

Founder & CEO, Eduedge Pro Visiting Faculty - IIMs

  • 15+ years of experience in Global Markets
  • MS in Financial Mathematics, Stanford University
  • Former Consultant, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
  • Trained 25,000+ students worldwide
Dr. Amarjeet Singh

Dr. Amarjeet Singh

CAIA (USA), MCSI (UK), CMT (USA)

Founder-Director, EduEdgePro Pvt. Ltd.

  • 25+ years with the Ministry of Finance
  • Recipient of the Samman Patra for meritorious government service
  • Board of Studies at Christ and ITM
  • Faculty at SP Jain, XLRI & JBIMS
  • Regular media guest on CNBC, NDTV Profit & Zee Business

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Success Stories & Student Testimonials

Abhinav Grover

Abhinav Grover

The CFA Level 1 program gave me the perfect start. I entered with doubts, but the trainers made finance feel simple and approachable. The support and clarity I got here pushed me to continue my path toward Level 1 with real confidence.

Ishita Adalakha

Ishita Adalakha

CFA Level 1 honestly felt less intimidating because of this program. The faculty explained things with so much patience that even the hardest topics started making sense. Each session boosted my confidence and made me feel like I could actually do this.

Parag Shah

Parag Shah

This course opened up the world of investments in a way I didn't expect. The trainers blended real experiences with concepts, and it made everything come alive. I walked away feeling clearer, more confident, and truly excited about my CFA journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Level I focuses on the foundations of finance: ethics, quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting, corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and portfolio basics.

A bachelor's degree (or final year of undergrad), or 4,000 hours of professional work/education experience, or a combination. Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid passport.

CFA Level I is offered four times a year: February, May, August, and November.

Computer-based test with 2 sessions (2 hours 15 minutes each), with an optional break in between. ~180 multiple-choice questions (90 per session).

It covers 10 subjects: Ethics, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Portfolio Management.

The CFA Institute recommends 300+ study hours for Level I. Most candidates prepare over 6-9 months.

There is no fixed pass mark. CFA Institute uses a Minimum Passing Score (MPS) methodology, which varies by exam window. Historically, it's around 65-70%.

Pass rates vary by sitting. Historically, CFA Level I pass rates range between 35-45%.

Yes. Many candidates prepare while working full-time or completing their degrees. With a structured plan and consistent study hours (~10-12 per week), it's manageable.

When you register, you get access to the official CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem (LES): Curriculum e-books, Practice questions, Mock exams, and Study planner & progress tracker.

While CFA Institute provides materials, many candidates use prep providers like EduEdgePro for live classes, QBank practice, and mentorship support.

One-time enrollment fee: $350, Exam registration: $940 (standard) or $740 (early bird). Total first-level cost ≈ $1,090–1,290 (₹90,000–1,05,000 approx.).</div>

Ethics: 15-20%, Financial Reporting & Analysis: 13-17%, Equity & Fixed Income: 10-12% each. These four areas carry the most weight.

You can retake the exam in the next available window (Feb, May, Aug, Nov). There is no limit on attempts, but each attempt requires fresh registration.

Once you pass Level I, you can register for Level II in the next available cycle. Most candidates take 6-12 months between levels.

Level I is often considered more focused and rigorous in technical finance concepts than MBA finance, but MBA covers broader business management. Many MBA students pursue CFA to gain deeper finance specialization.

Yes. Many engineers, science, and liberal arts graduates successfully pursue CFA. The exam starts from fundamentals, but requires commitment to learn finance basics.

You don't become a CFA charterholder until all three levels are cleared + work experience criteria met, but you'll receive an official Level I pass confirmation from CFA Institute.
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