Exam Dates, Cost, and Registration Fees

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Exams That Evolve in Complexity

Each level of the curriculum builds on the prior level and becomes increasingly complex. The chart below explains the differences between each exam so you can prepare accordingly. For details on computer-based exams, visit our exam information page.

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	Level I	Level II	Level III
Level Requirement	Meet CFA Program enrollment requirements	Pass Level I CFA exam	Pass Level II CFA exam
Question Format	Multiple choice questions	Vignette-supported multiple choice questions	Vignette-supported essay questions and vignette-supported multiple choice questions
Exam Results Availability	Within 60 days of taking the exam	Within 60 days of taking the exam	Within 90 days of taking the exam
10 Year Average Pass Rate	41%	45%	52%
Details	View Quick Start Guide for Level I View Level I Details	View Quick Start Guide for Level II View Level II Details	View Quick Start Guide for Level III View Level III Details

Use the CFA Exam Calendar to Keep Track of Important Exam Dates

CFA Program includes a series of three exams: Levels I, II, and III. Use the calendar to view upcoming exams and other important dates leading up to the exam. These dates are subject to change as conditions warrant. Each exam is administered within an exam window, while the exam dates available to each candidate may vary based on appointment availability at the time of scheduling. All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. ET. CFA Institute reserves the right to close registration and scheduling dates earlier than previously announced as conditions warrant. For the latest information on upcoming exams, please visit our CFA Exam Updates page.

Note that exam registration is a two-step process. You must first register for your exam; then schedule your actual exam appointment. Learn more about computer-based testing.

Registration and Scheduling Opens

9 August 2022Level I
Registration and Scheduling Opens

9 August 2022Level II
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

17 September 2022Level I
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

17 September 2022Level III
Registration Closes

8 November 2022Level I
Registration Closes

8 November 2022Level III
Early Registration Deadline

9 November 2022Level I
Early Registration Deadline

9 November 2022Level II
Registration and Scheduling Opens

14 November 2022Level I
Registration and Scheduling Opens

14 November 2022Level II
Registration and Scheduling Opens

14 November 2022Level III
Scheduling Deadline

16 November 2022Level I
Scheduling Deadline

16 November 2022Level III
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

17 December 2022Level I
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

17 December 2022Level II
Rescheduling Deadline

13 January 2023Level I
Rescheduling Deadline

20 January 2023Level III
Registration and Scheduling Opens

31 January 2023Level I
Registration and Scheduling Opens

31 January 2023Level II
Registration Closes

31 January 2023Level I
Registration Closes

31 January 2023Level II
Early Registration Deadline

1 February 2023Level I
Early Registration Deadline

1 February 2023Level II
Early Registration Deadline

1 February 2023Level III
CFA Exam Dates

14–20 February 2023Level I
Scheduling Deadline

15 February 2023Level I
Scheduling Deadline

15 February 2023Level II
CFA Exam Dates

21–23 February 2023Level III
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

25 March 2023Level I
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

25 March 2023Level II
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

25 March 2023Level III
Rescheduling Deadline

14 April 2023Level I
Rescheduling Deadline

21 April 2023Level II
Registration Closes

9 May 2023Level I
Registration Closes

9 May 2023Level II
Registration Closes

9 May 2023Level III
Early Registration Deadline

10 May 2023Level I
Early Registration Deadline

10 May 2023Level II
CFA Exam Dates

16–22 May 2023Level I
CFA Exam Dates

23–27 May 2023Level II
Scheduling Deadline

24 May 2023Level I
Scheduling Deadline

24 May 2023Level II
Scheduling Deadline

24 May 2023Level III
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

24 June 2023Level I
Deadline to register with invoice payment option*

24 June 2023Level II
Rescheduling Deadline

21 July 2023Level I
Rescheduling Deadline

28 July 2023Level II
Rescheduling Deadline

28 July 2023Level III
Registration Closes

8 August 2023Level I
Registration Closes

8 August 2023Level II
Scheduling Deadline

16 August 2023Level I
Scheduling Deadline

16 August 2023Level II
CFA Exam Dates

22 - 28 August 2023Level I
CFA Exam Dates

29 August - 2 September 2023Level II
CFA Exam Dates

29 August - 5 September 2023Level III
Rescheduling Deadline

13 October 2023Level I
Rescheduling Deadline

20 October 2023Level II
CFA Exam Dates

11 - 17 November 2023Level I
CFA Exam Dates

18 - 22 November 2023Level II

*Please see our payment methods page for more details.

CFA Program Costs

Registration costs vary depending on when you decide to register for the exam.

All fees shown are net of any local Value-Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Sales Tax or any similar tax payable by the candidate in their country of residence. Where CFA Institute is required to collect such taxes at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment/checkout process.

For information about taxability related to online purchases from CFA Institute, please visit our Tax Policy page.

May 2023
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Early Registration Fee

USD 900

Early registration period applies from 9 August 2022 through 9 November 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level II.

Registration is Closed

Standard Registration Fee

USD 1,200

Standard registration period applies from 10 November 2022 through 31 January 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I and Level II.

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Early Registration Fee

USD 900

Early registration period applies from 14 November 2022 through 1 February 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I, Level II, and Level III.

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Standard Registration

USD 1,200

Standard registration period applies from 2 February 2023 through 9 May 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET and is available for Level I, Level II, and Level III.

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One-Time Enrollment Fee

There is a one-time enrollment fee of USD 350 when you register for CFA Program and the Level I exam. This fee will not be applied to subsequent exams. All fees must be paid in US dollars. For more information on enrollment fees and payment options, visit our policies page.

Rescheduling Fee

If you wish to reschedule your exam appointment within your exam window, a USD 250 rescheduling fee will apply.

New for 2023!

For candidates residing in India:

CFA Institute has partnered with education loan provider Eduvanz to offer EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) to candidates who reside in India. To choose this option: Select “Pay by Invoice” as your method of payment during checkout and submit your invoice along with the EMI payment method.*

For more information, read more here.

*Availability of EMI payment is subject to approval and documentation requirements of Eduvanz.

Disclaimer: THE EMI option does not constitute any financial or investment advice by CFA Institute, or any provision of any financial or brokerage services by CFA Institute. Eduvanz is an independent third-party education loan provider which is neither related to nor an agent of CFA Institute, and CFA Institute shall not be liable for any acts or omissions of Eduvanz. Once the applicant successfully avail of the EMI option, all EMI payments (and any refund of fees) will be solely as per terms of documentation between the applicant and Eduvanz, and CFA Institute shall neither be a party to such documentation nor be liable for or in respect of any EMI payments, refunds, or defaults in any manner whatsoever.

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Understanding Your Results

Exams are graded as either "pass" or "did not pass," along with detailed performance feedback. Check out the documents below for information on pass rates, how to track your performance, and more details on how we evaluate exams.

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