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CFA Level 1

CFA Level I builds a strong foundation in investment analysis, financial reporting, ethics, and portfolio management. It enhances analytical and financial skills, improves career prospects, and prepares candidates for roles in investment banking, asset management, and equity research.

Next Exam

announced

Date: 11 November 2026

Message: The next upcoming CFA Level 1 exam window is November 11-17, 2026.

Registration

Close Date: 11 August 2026

Message: Standard registration for the November 2026 exam is currently ongoing and closes on August 11, 2026. Early registration for this window has already closed.

Official Websites:

https://www.cfainstitute.org/https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/candidate-resources https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/about/press-room

Result & Answer Key

Message: CFA Level 1 results for the May 2026 exam window were released on June 23, 2026.

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Eligibility

Graduation

Bachelor's degree OR
Undergraduate student can register if chosen Level I exam window is within 23 months of your expected graduation month. OR
A combination of 4,000 hours of professional work experience and/or higher education completed over at least 3 consecutive years before registering for Level I.
The work experience does not need to be finance or investment related.
Paid inteship / article ships may qualify if they meet CFA institute's criteria.

Valid Passport

A valid interational passport that exactly matches your CFA Institute registration details.

Eligible Country

Candidate must reside in a country where the CFA Institute is permitted to operate

Paper Pattern

CFA LEVEL I

180 MCQ Questions

Equal Weightage Marks per Question

270 min Duration

CBT Type

No Negative Marking

Key Information

2 Total Sessions

90 MCQ per Session

180 MCQs Total

135 minutes Duration per Session

30 Minutes between two Sessions Optional Break

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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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CFA LEVEL 1

Timeline

7 August 2026

COMPLETED

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August 2026 Level 1 Rescheduling Deadline

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7 August 2026

11 August 2026

ONGOING

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November 2026 Level 1 Standard Registration Closes

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11 August 2026

12 August 2026

ANNOUNCED

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May 2027 Level 1 & 2 Registration Opens

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12 August 2026

18 August 2026

ANNOUNCED

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22 February 2027

Fees

Announced