The CFA exam leads to high-paying roles in investment banking, portfolio management, and risk analysis. If you are appearing for the exam in 2025, here is a step-by-step guide on the CFA exam registration process for you:
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Before registering, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria:
Criteria |
Why is it needed? |
|---|
Qualification |
● Possess a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification.
● Be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program, with
your exam scheduled no more than 23 months before your
graduation month.
● Lack a degree but have accumulated 4,000+ hours of
relevant professional work experience over at least
36 months. |
Valid copyright |
For registration and admission |
Professional Conduct Statement form |
Attested to your adherence to ethical and professional
standard usage |
Computer skills |
Necessary |
Step 2: Choose your exam level and window The CFA Program is structured across three levels, each building upon the previous one. Candidates must pass each level sequentially:
● Level I: Requires meeting the educational or work experience criteria.
● Level II: Candidates must have passed Level I.
● Level III: Candidates must have passed Level II.
Each level has different registration windows throughout the year.
Level |
Exam period |
Registration opens |
Early registration deadline |
Standard registration deadline |
Exam dates |
|---|
Level I |
February |
9 May 2024 |
9 July 2024 |
7 November 2024 |
17-23 Feb 2025 |
May |
8 August 2024 |
16 October 2024 |
6 February 2025 |
14-20 May 2025 |
August |
13 February 2025 |
17 April 2025 |
9 July 2025 |
18-24 August 2025 |
November |
12 February 2025 |
9 April 2025 |
5 August 2025 |
12-18 November 2025 |
Level II |
February |
9 May 2024 |
9 July 2024 |
7 November 2024 |
13-16 Feb 2025 |
May |
8 August 2024 |
16 October 2024 |
6 February 2025 |
14-17 May 2025 |
August |
13 February 2025 |
17 April 2025 |
9 July 2025 |
18-21 August 2025 |
November |
12 February 2025 |
9 April 2025 |
5 August 2025 |
12-18 November 2025 |
Level III |
May |
8 August 2024 |
16 October 2024 |
6 February 2025 |
14-25 May 2025 |
August |
13 February 2025 |
17 April 2025 |
9 July 2025 |
18-24 August 2025 |
Step 3: Create an account on the CFA Institute website Go to the
official CFA Institute website and create an account. Ensure all details are correct, as they cannot be changed later. You must provide:
● Full name (as per copyright)
● Date of birth
● Email address
● Educational qualifications
● Work experience (if applicable)
Step 4: Register for the CFA exam Once your account is set up, follow these steps:
● Select your CFA exam level between Level I, II, or III.
● Pick an exam month based on availability.
● Choose a test centre near you. It is conducted in multiple cities worldwide.
● Agree to the CFA candidate agreement.
● Pay the registration fee.
Your CFA exam registration is confirmed once you receive a confirma