CFA Exam Dates 2026 Out! Check Feb–Nov Schedule, Registration Deadlines, Result Timeline

CFA Institute has announced the CFA Exam Dates 2026 for multiple sessions. The exam will be conducted in February, May, August, and November across different levels. Candidates must complete registration and scheduling within the given deadlines.

CFA Exam Dates 2026 Session-Wise Schedule

The CFA exam will be conducted in multiple windows depending on the level. Candidates can choose their preferred date within the exam window.

The August and November sessions will also be conducted for multiple levels as per schedule.

CFA Registration Dates 2026 for All Sessions

Registration is conducted online through the official portal. Candidates must complete registration before the closing date.

February Session

• Registration Opened: 29 April 2025
• Last Date: 29 October 2025

May Session

• Registration Opened: 12 August 2025
• Last Date: 12 February 2026

August Session

• Registration Opened: 11 November 2025
• Last Date: 6 May 2026

November Session

• Registration Opened: 11 February 2026
• Last Date: 11 August 2026

Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid late fees.

CFA Exam Scheduling and Admit Card Process

After registration, candidates must schedule their exam separately. Without scheduling, entry to the exam is not allowed. Important points:

• Scheduling is done via CFA portal
• Exam slots are allotted based on availability
• No traditional admit card is issued

Instead, candidates must download the exam appointment confirmation after scheduling. Steps to access exam ticket:

• Log in to CFA account
• Go to My Account
• Download exam appointment confirmation
• Print or save for exam day

A valid passport is mandatory for entry to the exam centre.

CFA Result Dates 2026 and Timeline

The result will be declared online on the candidate dashboard.

Expected timeline:

• Level I & II: 5–7 weeks after exam
• Level III: 7–8 weeks after exam

The result will include:

• Pass/Fail status
• Topic-wise performance
• Performance band
• Digital scorecard

Candidates will receive email notification once results are released.

Key Highlights of CFA Exam 2026

Important points candidates should note:

• Exam conducted in computer-based mode
• Held at global Prometric test centres
• Multiple sessions for flexibility
• Registration closes 3–4 months before exam
• Scheduling is mandatory after registration

Candidates must carefully track deadlines and complete all steps on time to avoid disqualification.