Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you’re already busy studying to pass the exams.
It didn’t help that CFA Institute’s dates kept changing for the CFA exam window frequencies for each level.
So here’s a quick summary on all relevant CFA exam dates you need to know, as well as any registration questions you may have.
Here’s a reminder of the next few upcoming exam cycles in 2024-2025:
For more help on understanding how the new exam cycle works, check out our CFA Journey Planner.
You can also add the CFA exam dates below to your personal calendar here.
Here are all the latest CFA exam dates listed in the table below.
You can add all these dates to your calendar by clicking on the buttons below (yes, it’s free and constantly updated):
| CFA Exam Dates / Deadlines | Aug 2024 (all Levels) | Nov 2024 (Level 1 & 2) | Feb 2025 (Level 1 & 3) | May 2025 (Level 1 & 2) | Aug 2025 (all Levels) | Nov 2025 (Level 1 & 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 14 Nov 2023 | 8 Feb 2024 | 9 May 2024 | 8 Aug 2024 | 6 Nov 2024 | TBC |
| Early Registration Deadline | 23 Jan 2024 | 16 Apr 2024 | 9 July 2024 | 16 Oct 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | TBC |
| Final Registration Deadline | 14 May 2024 | 7 Aug 2024 | 7 Nov 2024 | 6 Feb 2025 | 6 May 2025 | TBC |
| Scheduling Deadline | 21 May 2024 | 13 Aug 2024 | 12 Nov 2024 | 11 Feb 2025 | 13 May 2025 | TBC |
| Rescheduling Deadline | L1: 22 Jul 2024 L2: 29 Jul 2024 L3: 18 Jul 2024 | L1: 10 Oct 2024 L2: 17 Oct 2024 | L1 & 3: 18 Jan 2025 | L1 & 2: 14 Apr 2025 | L1: 21 Jul 2025 L2: 28 Jul 2025 L3: 14 Jul 2025 | TBC |
| CFA Exam Windows | L1: 20-26 Aug 2024 L2: 27-31 Aug 2024 L3: 16-19 Aug 2024 | L1: 13-19 Nov 2024 L2: 20-24 Nov 2024 | L1: 17-23 Feb 2025 L3: 13-16 Feb 2025 | L1: 14-20 May 2025 L2: 21-25 May 2025 | L1: 20-26 Aug 2025 L2: 27-31 Aug 2025 L3: 15-19 Aug 2025 | L1: 12-18 Nov 2025 L2: 19-23 Nov 2025 |
Things have gotten simpler since CFA Institute’s recent announcement on changes in exam frequency and a switch to computer-based testing for all Levels.
These are the current 2024-2025 CFA exam fees:
| Deadline (Eastern Time) | Early Registration Deadline | Final Registration Deadline |
| 1st-time Enrolment Fee Retakers need not pay this again | USD 350 | USD 350 |
| Registration Fee | USD 940 (2024) USD 990-1,090 depending on Level (2025) | USD 1,250 (2024) USD 1,290-1,390 (2025) |
For computer-based-tests, there is also a USD 250 fee if you need to reschedule your exam within the same exam window – only payable if you need to change the date of your exam!
For more details, do refer to our CFA exam fees article for more details and a realistic budget assessment for the CFA exams.
CFA Institute recently updated the entry requirements in Nov 2022.
In short, you must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) have a Bachelor’s degree, OR
(b) your chosen CFA Level 1 exam window is at most 2 years before your graduation month of an undergraduate degree, OR
(c) have at least 4,000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that was acquired over a minimum of 3 consecutive years. Note that the professional work experience requirement for enrollment doesn’t require involvement in investment decision making process, unlike for CFA charterholders.
For more exact details, check our guide on CFA entry requirements prior to registering as a CFA Level 1 candidate.
Once you’ve checked that you meet the enrollment criteria of the CFA program (see previous question), you can register for the CFA program by creating an account to start your studies.
This is the fee that’s only applicable if you’re new to the CFA Program.
If this is your first time registering for a CFA exam ever, then you’ll have to pay this fee once, otherwise you don’t.
No.
Your registration fee includes the e-version of the curriculum, plus practice tests and mock exams.
If you’d like your own print curriculum, you’ll be able to buy it during the registration checkout process for USD 150 + shipping. You can also buy it post-registration if you like.
You can! We know that pre-registration is a period of confusion and possibly many questions for a lot of our readers.
If you have any question at all, always remember that you can reach us at the 300 Hours Forum. No question is too small, and we will always help any candidate that reaches out for help!
Yes, you can add our CFA calendar to yours (Google, Outlook or Apple iCal) with just one click via our CFA exam calendar page!
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Hey if i plan to take the exam in Feb 2025, what are the reg dates along with their respective fees? (both early bird and standard)
Hi. I am planning to apply for feb 2025 level 3. The early registration deadline is 9th July 2024. Should i delay registering for the exam and apply for access scholarship? Is it possible?
Hi Chaitanya, you should apply for Access scholarship. If you apply for it and didn't get it, you should still be eligible for early registration fee levels as far as we understand. See point #5 of our CFA scholarship article.
Hello! I will register for the Feb 2024 L1 Exam. The total fee including VAT comes out to be 1450USD. I will also apply for the scholarship, but the window opens in Sep 2023 and the early bird registration deadline is in July.
Will I be refunded the amount if the scholarship is granted to me or do I have to use that scholarship later?
Also, suppose I clear the L1 exam in Feb'24, can I use the scholarship for the further two levels within the same year?
Hi, could you give me the curriculum for CFA level 1 2024, please? I plan to take this exam in May 2024, however, my background is not finance so i need more time to learn : ( could you, please?
Hi do they have exams in Nov 2023? And do I need a valid passport to write the exam
Hi Prajna, yes there are Nov 2023 exams, registration isn't announced yet, but we expect it to be February 2023.
Yes a passport is needed for the exam.
I need to defer my May 2022 exam. But I haven't received any mail as my mailbox was full. Can someone kindly help here.
If there is any link to opt for deferral process, can you please share it here.
Also, please explain the process on how to apply for this deferral
You can only defer if you are offered one - if you suspect you're eligible but missed the email, I would contact CFA Institute directly via phone to check. Hope that helps!
Hi Zee tan
My exam is in may 2023, and I haven’t prepared well! And I want to purchase the deferral. Can you please help me out here ? It’s important
I wish to write CFA 1 in nov 2022 seeing my current work schedule..can we expect CFA exam in the month of Nov 2022 unlike other years
Hi Prashan, yes CFA L1 Nov 2022 exam registration details have been published and updated above.
Hey! When its gonna be the next early registration for the next level 1 exam?
Hi Laura, I'm not sure which L1 exam in 2022 you're referring to, but check the summary table above and you'll see :)
Is it absolutely sure that there will be a LVL 2 Exam in November 2022? And when will the registration dates come out? Thanks!
Hi Rodrigo, L2 Nov 2022 registration details are already out and updated above :) You can also use our CFA Journey Planner tool to plan your registration visually.
Hi, my question is:
My employer generally offers aid for CFA but there are many strings attached that I wouldn't like to take on and there are prequisite that right now I don't satisfy. In light of these, can I apply for scholarship and do I have fighting chance to get scholarship?
Thank you for the answers.
Anyone can apply and possibly be awarded a scholarship, so I would encourage you to apply. Good luck!
I want to apply for access scholarship for Level 1 exam and window will open in mid Jan 2022 if I apply for scholarship in Jan 2022 can I register for May 2022 level 1 exam.
The final registration deadline for the CFA May'22 exams is 8 Feb so it's unlikely you'll receive a decision on your Access Scholarship by then. Hope that helps!