The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute will close the early registration window for the CFA 2026 May exam today, October 14, 2025. Candidates aspiring to take the Level 1 or Level 2 exam must register through the official website, cfainstitute.org, to avail early bird fee benefits. The CFA Level 1 May 2026 exam will be held from May 12 to May 18, 2026, while the Level 2 exam is scheduled from May 19 to May 23, 2026. The early registration phase allows candidates to save significantly on application fees before the standard registration period begins
CFA 2026 May Exam: Important Dates and Events
The table below highlights the key dates for the CFA 2026 registration and exam schedule:
How to Register for CFA 2026 May Exam?
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the registration process:
- Visit cfainstitute.org
- Click on “Enroll and Register for the CFA exam”
- Create a login ID and password using a valid email address
- Fill out the application form with details like date of birth, address, and contact number
- Pay the required fees online via credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, etc.) or offline via wire transfer or check
- Schedule the preferred exam date and location after successful payment
CFA 2026 Registration Fee Structure
The CFA Institute has shared the following fee details for candidates applying for the May 2026 session:
