CFA 2026 Registration to Close on October 29 for February Exams

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute will close the registration window for the February 2026 session on October 29, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website — cfainstitute.org. The ongoing registration is applicable for Level 1 and Level 3 exams, while Level 2 will be held in the May session. According to the official schedule, the CFA 2026 February exam will be conducted from February 2 to February 8, 2026, in a computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple international test centres. The early registration window had closed earlier on July 7, 2025.

CFA 2026 February Exam Dates

A quick overview of the CFA 2026 February exam schedule is provided below:

CFA 2026 Registration Process

The registration process for the CFA 2026 February session is completely online. Candidates must follow the steps below to apply:

1. Visit the official website —cfainstitute.org
2. Click on the link for the CFA February 2026 exam registration.
3. Create an account using a valid email ID and password.
4. Log in and fill out the application form with academic and personal details.
5. Upload necessary documents as per the guidelines.
6. Pay the application fee using the preferred mode (online or offline).
7. Download the confirmation receipt after successful payment.

Payment can be made online through credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, and Discover, or offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order, or postal order. Once payment is processed, candidates will receive a confirmation email from the CFA Institute.

CFA 2026 Exam Fees

The CFA Institute has revised the exam fee structure for the February 2026 session. The updated fee details are as follows:

Candidates registering after the early bird window must pay the standard fee as listed above.

CFA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the CFA 2026 February exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of an undergraduate program.
• Should have relevant professional work experience (minimum of 4,000 hours) if not holding a degree.
• Must possess a valid international passport for identification.

CFA Exam Pattern and Structure

The CFA exam is divided into three levels assessing analytical, financial, and ethical skills.

• Level 1: Focuses on basic knowledge and comprehension of investment tools.
• Level 2: Emphasizes application of investment concepts and analysis.
• Level 3: Tests portfolio management and wealth planning skills.

Each level is conducted in two sessions (morning and afternoon) on the same day. The total exam duration is approximately 4.5 hours, including both sessions.