CFA Level 1 Registration May 2023 (Open) - Apply Online, Fees, Eligibility

CFA Level 1 Registration 2023 - Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is currently accepting registrations/enrolments for CFA level 1 May 2023 and August 2023 sessions. The CFA May 2023 registration window will close on January 31, 2023. Following this, registered candidates will be allowed to schedule the CFA level 1 exam 2023. The exam registration, scheduling and CFA level 1 rescheduling can be done in online mode on the official website, cfainstitute.org.

CFA Level 1 February 2023 registrations - The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute commenced the CFA Level 1 February 2023 registration, on May 10, 2022. Candidates who meet the CFA level 1 enrolment requirements could register for February 2023 session till November 08, 2022.

CFA Level 1 May 2023 registrations - The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute has started the registrations of CFA level 1 for May 2023 sessions from August 9, 2022. Eligible candidates for CFA level 1 can register for May 2023 sessions till January 31, 2023.

CFA Level 1 August 2023 registrations - The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute opened the registration window for the CFA Level 1 August 2023 session, on November 14, 2022. Candidates who meet the CFA level 1 enrolment requirements could register for August 2023 session till May 09, 2023.

CFA Level 1 November 2023 registrations - The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute will open the CFA Level 1 November 2023 registration, on January 31, 2023. Eligible candidates will be able to register for November 2023 session till August 08, 2023.

CFA Level 1 Exam Date 2022-23

CFA Institute conducts CFA level 1 exams four times a year. The February 2022 session has already been completed with the announcement of the result. Meanwhile, the schedule for February 2023 has also been announced. Candidates can check the detailed schedule below in a table.

CFA Level 1 Exam Date 2022-2023

CFA Level 1 Eligibility Criteria 2023

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute prescribes the eligibility criteria for CFA Level 1 exams on its official website. Candidates should meet one of the following eligibility requirements before filling out the CFA Level 1 application form-

• Bachelor's Degree - Candidates should complete Bachelor’s or equivalent program and have a degree from a recognized university/ college

• Work experience - Candidates should have a combination of 4000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that is acquired of at least 4 years

Process of CFA Level 1 Registration 2023

As mentioned above, for the year 2023, The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute will conduct the exam four times. Currently, the CFA Level 1 registration for the May 2023 session was closed on January 31, 2023. Candidates who are registered for the May session can reschedule their exam date till April 21, 2023.

Simultaneously, the CFA Institute is also accepting applications for CFA Level 1 August and November 2023 sessions. Candidates who want to register for the CFA Level 1 exams 2023 can follow the given steps.

Step 1 - The very first step is to go to the CFA Institute’s official website - cfainstitute.org. Click on the link “Programs” shown on the menu bar of the homepage. Select the option “Register” given under the drop-down menu as shown in the following image.

Step 2 - You will be redirected to the register page. Now scroll down and click on the “Enroll and Register” link to proceed further for the CFA Level 1 registration 2023 session.

Step 3 - Enter your email address to login. Once logged in, select the option “CFA Level 1” to proceed for filling the application form. Details that candidates are required to fill out while submitting the form-

• Address details

• Preferred exam centres for CFA Level 1

• Passport number

• Employment status

Check all the policies mentioned on the official website of the CFA institute before final submission and then check the box of the statement of understanding.

Step 4 - After filling the application form, make the registration payment according to the CFA Level 1 fee guidelines.

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CFA Level 1 Fee 2023

The registration fee taken by The CFA Institute varies depending as per the deadlines of registration. It is mandatory for all candidates to submit the one time enrollment fee of USD 350 while registering for the CFA course. Candidates registering within the early registration deadline have to pay USD 900. However, candidates who fill the application form after the early registration deadline but before the last date need to pay a standard registration fee of USD 1200.

CFA Level 1 Exam Centres 2023

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute conducts the CFA Level 1 exam in computer-based mode. Over 400 exam centres around the globe are available where candidates can appear for the CFA level 1 exam.

CFA Level 1 Exam Scheduling

According to their preferences, candidates can select the date of the CFA Level 1 exam. Currently, the scheduling window for August and November sessions is open.
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CFA Level 1 Exam Rescheduling

The rescheduling fee is USD 250 and is non-refundable.
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What after CFA Level 1 registration?

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute releases the CFA Level 1 admission ticket 2022 in online mode after the registration period is over. Candidates who are unable to download the admit card from the website can also request for a fax copy of the hall ticket from the institute.