CFA Level 3 Feb 2023 - Dates, Registration, Syllabus & Pattern, Result

CFA Level 3 2023 - The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute conduct the CFA level 3 exam two times a year - February and August. The exams for the February 2023 session will be held from February 21 to February 23, 2023. CFA Level 3 registrations for February 2023 session are closed and the registrations are open in online mode for August 2023 session. Earlier the institute declared the CFA level 2 May 2022 session exam result on July 30, 2022. Before registering for the CFA level 3 exam, candidates should be aware of the cutoff dates.

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute conducts the Chartered Financial Analyst exam in three different levels. CFA level 3 exam cannot be taken by candidates unless they qualify CFA Level 1 and CFA level 2. As per the Level 3 exam pattern, candidates have to solve 88 vignette-supported essay type questions and multiple-choice questions. Complete information related to the CFA Level 3 eligibility criteria, registration, fees, admit card, paper pattern, syllabus, exam centres etc., are mentioned in this article.

CFA® Level 3 Exam Overview

CFA Level 3 Exam Date

As mentioned, the CFA Level 3 exam 2023 will be conducted twice - May and August. To stay updated with the ongoing events, candidates willing to take the Level 3 exam should keep in mind the exam schedule provided by the CFA Institute.

CFA Level 3 Exam Dates

CFA Level 3 Eligibility Requirement 2023

To avoid any future discrepancies or rejections by the CFA Institute with regard to registration, candidates should go through the CFA Level 3 eligibility requirements given on the official website

• Should have passed both CFA level 1 and CFA level 2 before registration

• Should have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university/ college

• Should have a combination of higher education (acquired in at least 4 years) and/or work experience (4000 hours)

Other basic CFA Level 3 2023 eligibility requirements

• A valid international passport is mandatory

• Proficiency in English

CFA Level 3 Registration 2023

As per the official exam dates, the CFA Level 3 registration for the August 2023 session is open. To register candidates have to log in to their official CFA accounts and fill the application form in online mode only. The CFA Institute does not accept offline applications. For the complete schedule of registration, check CFA level 3 exam dates.

Steps to register for CFA Level 3 exam 2023

Step 1 - Go to the official website - cfainstitute.org and select the option Program then go to Register from the dropdown menu

Step 2 - Enter your login details of the CFA account such as email address and password

Step 3 - Select CFA Level 3 course registration and fill the application form

Step 4 - Complete payment according to the CFA Level 3 registration fee

Step 5 - Download the level 3 registration confirmation receipt and save it for future reference

CFA Level 3 Fees 2023

Similar to other levels. the registration fee of CFA level 3 also varies according to the time duration of registration. The early birds who register for the CFA level 3 exam within the early registration deadline have to submit lesser registration fees as compared to those who register before the registration closes.

CFA Level 3 Registration Fee

CFA Level 3 Admission Ticket 2023

Once the registration, scheduling, and rescheduling duration for a particular session is over, the CFA Institute releases the CFA Level 3 admit card/admission ticket. Candidates can easily download their CFA Level 3 admission tickets under their official CFA account in online mode. It is mandatory for candidates to have a hard copy of the CFA level 3 admit card on the day of the exam. Entry without the admit card is restricted, hence, all registered candidates should download it beforehand.

Details mentioned on the CFA Level 3 admission ticket:

• Candidate’s name and CFA Institute ID number

• Last four characters of the passport

• Passport expiration date

• CFA level 3 Exam date (as selected by the candidate from the given window)

• CFA level 3 test centre details

• Reporting time at which candidates should reach the exam centre

• Exam day guidelines (if any)

CFA Level 3 Exam Pattern 2023

The CFA Institute officially prescribes the information related to the CFA level 3 exam pattern such as exam time duration, type of questions asked, the language of paper, and marking scheme. To understand the system of examination followed by the CFA Institute, candidates should have knowledge about the CFA Level 3 exam pattern.

Paper Pattern 2023

CFA Level 3 Test Centre 2023

The CFA Institute releases the list of CFA level 3 test centres on its official website. Test centres are the locations/places where the exam will be conducted. For the year 2023, CFA Level 3 exam is likely to be held in more than 400 test locations across the globe. A list of the Indian CFA level 3 exam centres is uploaded in PDF format on its official website by the CFA Institute. Any changes in the CFA Level 3 exam centre list given below will be updated from time to time.

Exam centres 2023

CFA Level 3 Topics 2023

The CFA Institute helps candidates in their preparation by providing official topics for the CFA level 3 exam. Complete details related to the topic, sub-topics covered as well as the weightage carried by each topic is also mentioned in the official curriculum. The CFA Level 3 topics included in the exam are provided by the CFA Institute can be accessed by candidates in online mode. Along with the curriculum, candidates can refer to a variety of resources and study tools for preparatory purposes.

CFA® Level 3 Curriculum

CFA Level 3 Result 2023

The CFA Institute releases the result within 90 days after conducting the CFA Level 3 exams. The CFA Institute does not release individual results to a third party but releases a list of qualified candidates on its website. Hence, the CFA level 3 result can be checked on the official website. Detailed exam scores and responses to exam questions are not given to candidates. The average pass percentage for the last 10 years was 53%.

Steps to check CFA Level 3 result:

Step 1 - Login to the official website of CFA - www.cfainstitute.org

Step 2 - Login to your account and click on the option “CFA Level 3 result”

Step 3 - Individual detailed CFA Level 3 result of the qualified candidate will be displayed on the screen

Step 4 - Download and print it for future reference

CFA Level 3 Preparatory Tips

For the preparatory purpose, candidates should refer to the level 3 past question papers of CFA level 3 exam, attempt some CFA level 3 sample papers/mock tests to get a grasp on the topics covered. CFA level 3 question paper also has essay questions, hence knowledge on how to solve the essay questions is equally important along with solving MCQs.