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CFA Exam 2024 Level 1, 2, 3 - Dates (Out), Registration (Open), Syllabus, Preparation Tips

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CFA Exam Exam Date : 13 Nov' 2024 - 19 Nov' 2024
Updated on 08th October, 2024 by Shubham Bhakuni

About CFA Exam 2024

CFA Exam 2024: The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute has announced the CFA Level 1 Aug 2024 result on October 8, 2024. The  CFA Level 3 Aug 2024 results will be declared on October 17, 2024. Earlier, CFA Institute opened the CFA registration May 2025 for level 1 and level 2 on August 8, 2024. Candidates can register online from the official website - cfainstitute.org till February 6, 2025. The institute has also opened CFA level 1 and level 3 registrations for February 2025 session on May 9, 2024. The last date to register is November 7, 2024. The upcoming CFA exams will be held from November 13 to 19, 2024 for level 1 and November 20 to 24 for level 2. 

The CFA level 1 registrations and CFA level II registration for November session closed on August 7. The CFA institute conducts CFA exams throughout the year in different windows for all the three levels. The CFA exams are held in online mode. The institute announces the CFA exam dates on its official website -  CFA level 1 exams are conducted four times a year in February, May, August, November. CFA level 2 exams are conducted three times a year in May, August, and November. CFA level 3 exams are conducted twice year in the months of February and August. 

Around 40,000 candidates appear in CFA from India every year according to the institute. Registrations for CFA course remain open throughout the year, however, candidates are required to schedule their test only after completing the required hours of study.

What is CFA?

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is offered by the CFA Institute for students and working professionals interested in the investment management profession. The CFA programme is divided into three levels - CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2 and CFA Level 3.  CFA Institute conducts separate exams for the three levels in different time windows, multiple times a year. The exams are conducted in online mode at designated exam centres. Aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility requirements must complete CFA online registration and schedule their exams before the deadline to appear for a particular level. The CFA exam results are typically announced five to seven weeks after the exam.

CFA Exam - Course Overview

Each level of CFA has certain subjects that candidates need to study. Each level of the CFA program focuses on investment tools, wealth planning, portfolio management and asset valuation. Usually, students are recommended to give at least 300 hours to each level of the CFA program. Candidates who complete the CFA course and meet the 4,000 hours of work experience requirement can join the institute as a regular member. On completion, the charter holders get the right to use the CFA designation and are accepted by the CFA Institute.

CFA Charterholders can apply to work in senior and executive positions in the areas of investment management, asset and risk management, and banking sectors.

CFA Exams 2024 - Highlights

ParticularsCFA Level 1CFA Level 2CFA Level 3
Frequency of examsFour times a yearThree times in a yearTwice a year
EligibilityMeet the CFA eligibility requirements Pass Level I CFA examPass Level II CFA exam
Question typesMCQs onlyVignette-supported MCQsDescriptive-type essay questions and MCQs
Availability of result60 days after exam60 days after exam90 days after exam
10-year average pass percentage41%45%52%

How to become a CFA Charter holder

Becoming a CFA Charterholder can be a defining moment for a finance professional given the value and importance of CFA. Here is a detailed look into the steps to become a CFA charter holder.

  1. Pass CFA Exams: CFA is a three part exam with three levels - CFA Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. It is a mandatory requirement to pass all three CFA exams along with the applicable practical skills modules.
  2. Get the Qualified Work Experience: CFA program requires candidates to complete 4,000 hours of work experience to become a charter holder. Candidates can complete the specified work experience before, during or after the participating in CFA program. Work experience of aspirants should be directly related to the investment decision-making process or creating a work product that adds value to the process.
  3. Submit Reference Letters: Professionals looking to get CFA membership will also have to submit 2-3 professional references along with their work experience. The professional references will be asked to comment on the work experience and professional character of the applicants.
  4. Apply for CFA Charter Holder: After completing all the above three steps, professionals can apply to become a CFA charter holder. The application of candidates will be reviewed and once approved, candidates will have earned their CFA charter holder.

CFA Course Fees

The CFA course fees includes various components such as enrolment fee, registration fee, rescheduling fee and The total cost of CFA course is around 3.80 lakhs. This does not include study material costs. Candidates can also purchase study materials provided by the institute. The CFA Intitute provides an exam prep pack for CFA level 1 which costs USD 299.  The CFA Institute also partners with exam prep providers to provide training learning resources to students. 

CFA Fees 2024

Fee ComponentCFA level 1CFA level 1 (Feb 2025)CFA level 2CFA level 3CFA Level 3 (February 2025)
Enrolment feeUSD 350USD 350NilNilNil
Early registration feeUSD 940USD 990USD 940
USD 940
USD 1090
Standard registration feeUSD 1250USD 1290USD 1250
USD 1250
USD 1390
Exam scheduling feeNilNilNilNilNil
Exam rescheduling feeUSD 250USD 250USD 250
USD 250
USD 250


CFA Historical Pass Percentage Statistics

CFA YearTotal candidatesPass %TotalCFA level 1CFA level 2CFA level 3



TotalPass

Fail
Pass %TotalPassFailPass %TotalPassFailPass %
196328494%---0%---0%2842681694%
19641,73284%1,24198625579%3022831994%1891791095%
19651,99383%76764911885%86567818778%3613293291%
19662,01075%62148114077%70846923966%68156311883%
19671,69383%59442317171%5564966089%5434915290%
19681,57973%59241218070%44733411375%54041412677%
19691,31674%55640914774%4133229178%34723711068%
19701,40967%64442422066%3722858777%39323815561%
19711,45869%75546429161%3412538874%3622887480%
19721,48670%73146626564%46135410777%2942148073%
19731,63060%72143228960%56532424157%34422212265%
19741,79774%86260425870%51137713474%4243556984%
19751,84175%80856824070%56342114275%4703937784%
19761,70676%63445717772%64147716474%4313636884%
19771,99374%66742124663%63251012281%69454015478%
19782,00873%92559632964%4443796585%63948115875%
19791,87676%82452230263%5504609084%5024416188%
19801,98573%94960234763%52840712177%5084377186%
19812,25371%1,10767743061%68458010485%46234012274%
19822,88664%1,53290362959%71448922568%64046917173%
19833,24365%1,6551,08257365%97863734165%61039221864%
19844,03063%2,0751,19987658%1,14770144661%80865815081%
19854,28567%2,1861,31786960%1,30996534474%79057921173%
19864,83765%2,3661,40596159%1,37988449564%1,09284524777%
19875,70262%3,0951,7821,31358%1,55599556064%1,05275529772%
19887,09159%3,9272,1741,75355%1,9461,16378360%1,21886435471%
19898,06462%4,1492,2371,91254%2,4841,59089464%1,4311,13329879%
19908,76064%4,4152,6581,75760%2,5221,59492863%1,8231,36046375%
19919,86862%4,9503,0871,86362%3,0021,6181,38454%1,9161,43648075%
199210,51865%5,0022,9282,07459%3,5032,2581,24564%2,0131,65835582%
199312,80959%6,5883,6162,97255%3,6792,0611,61856%2,5421,93660676%
199415,41352%8,4454,0874,35848%4,4182,1092,30948%2,5501,85969173%
199519,51752%11,3415,7505,59151%5,5182,5352,98346%2,6581,86079870%
199624,60058%14,3817,6276,75453%7,0984,5962,50265%3,1211,9991,12264%
199730,64255%16,8338,8477,98653%8,4935,0113,48259%5,3163,1192,19759%
199838,68960%21,74412,8558,88959%10,2956,4333,86262%6,6503,8952,75559%
199945,14360%23,19914,7578,44264%13,4967,3296,16754%8,4485,0153,43359%
200053,34555%27,62514,31413,31152%16,0368,6367,40054%9,6846,2743,41065%
200165,70754%36,31717,72618,59149%17,8978,3229,57546%11,4939,4102,08382%
200276,23147%43,88219,10624,77644%22,16310,41811,74547%10,1865,9244,26258%
2003A67,27949%32,02713,47818,54942%22,23210,43211,80047%13,0208,8164,20468%
2003B20,65740%20,6578,21412,44340%-
2004A61,55940%24,2118,26215,94934%23,8967,64916,24732%13,4528,6694,78364%
2004B19,56636%19,5667,12812,43836%-
2005A58,90848%22,9158,13814,77736%24,89113,93810,95356%11,1026,0835,01955%
2005B21,12734%21,1277,27613,85134%-
2006A63,24952%26,46710,60215,86540%20,4999,75110,74848%16,28312,3143,96976%
2006B28,08239%28,08210,90517,17739%-
2007A71,89742%33,59913,29420,30540%25,52110,15615,36540%12,7776,3996,37850%
2007B37,57339%37,57314,83122,74239%-
2008A92,08142%44,06315,31128,75235%33,44915,24318,20646%14,5697,7206,84953%
2008B49,79735%49,79717,61232,18535%-
2009A104,11645%45,68221,03424,64846%38,99815,89223,10641%19,4369,5979,83949%
2009B44,20934%44,20914,88429,32534%-
2010A111,73142%46,86319,65627,20742%43,40616,99526,41139%21,4629,88111,58146%
2010B46,78536%46,78517,00929,77636%-
2011A115,02743%48,06818,88129,18739%44,17519,00925,16643%22,78411,56711,21751%
2011B49,38038%49,38018,73630,64438%-
2012A119,44643%49,44518,96830,47738%45,24719,19426,05342%24,75412,87011,88452%
2012B48,98137%48,98118,10630,87537%-
2013A118,14242%47,50218,07829,42438%44,87419,31125,56343%25,76612,60713,15949%
2013B45,69343%45,69319,46926,22443%-
2014A118,68346%47,00519,59227,41342%44,79620,64424,15246%26,88214,53512,34754%
2014B47,17544%47,17520,58926,58644%-
2015A125,44346%51,13421,30329,83142%46,84121,50925,33246%27,46814,66412,80453%
2015B52,31543%52,31522,27430,04143%-
2016A137,79146%58,67725,09333,58443%50,23023,32126,90946%28,88415,60613,27854%
2016B59,62743%59,62725,80733,82043%-
2017A151,85347%63,28327,15836,12543%56,93926,91930,02047%31,63117,17314,45854%
2017B68,08643%68,08629,58338,50343%-
2018A179,24146%79,50734,54744,96043%64,21628,87235,34445%35,51819,92015,59856%
2018B77,24545%77,24534,65142,59445%-
2019A196,76845%83,65634,58549,07141%74,73532,95441,78144%38,37721,38016,99756%
2019B73,68842%73,68830,62843,06042%-
2020B55,67852%26,21212,80613,40649%18,13610,0258,11155%11,3306,2905,04056%
2021 February28,68344%28,68312,51016,17344%-
2021 May80,67436%26,0056,50619,49925%33,06613,30019,76640%21,6039,08812,51542%
2021 July28,84922%28,8496,46822,38122%-
2021 August29,36029%16,0264,21111,81526%10,5653,0647,50129%2,7691,1691,60042%
2021 November62,40337%28,1707,60720,56327%18,0478,2909,75746%16,1866,9899,19743%
2022 February30,69139%18,9926,80112,19136%11,6995,1326,56744%-
2022 May31,78742%19,4037,31512,08838%-12,3846,0476,33749%
2022 August45,08741%19,1037,03212,07137%15,6086,3179,29140%10,3765,0325,34448%
2022 November37,25038%24,9378,93216,00536%12,3135,3826,93144%-
2023 February31,81743%16,9596,44110,51838%-14,8587,1027,75648%
2023 May39,24744%23,3529,04214,31039%15,8958,2917,60452%-
2023 August48,39842%23,2898,71314,57637%9,0743,9995,07544%16,0357,5858,45047%
2023 November43,53838%28,95310,10418,84935%14,5856,3778,20844%-
2024 February30,55146%16,9327,4159,51744%-13,6196,7346,88549%
May 20243542051%2111696661145046%143048386591859%




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CFA Exam 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Chartered Financial Analyst Exam
Short Exam Name
CFA Exam
Conducting Body
CFA Institute
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
offline +1 more
Mode Of Exam
online
Exam Duration
+2 more

CFA Exam Important Dates

CFA Exam Level 1 (session 2024)

13 Nov' 2024 - 19 Nov' 2024 . Offline
Exam Date
November session
15 Aug' 2023 - 06 Feb' 2024 . Online
Application Date
May session
15 Aug' 2023 - 14 Feb' 2024 . Online
Slot Booking Date
May session - scheduling
19 Feb' 2024 - 25 Feb' 2024 . Offline
Exam Date
February session

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CFA Exam Level 2 (session 2024)

20 Nov' 2024 - 24 Nov' 2024 . Online
Exam Date
November session
15 Aug' 2023 - 06 Feb' 2024 . Online
Application Date
May session
15 Aug' 2023 - 14 Feb' 2024 . Online
Slot Booking Date
May session - scheduling
14 Nov' 2023 - 14 May' 2024 . Online
Application Date
August session

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CFA Exam Level 3 (session 2024)

15 Feb' 2024 - 18 Feb' 2024 . Offline
Exam Date
February session
14 Nov' 2023 - 14 May' 2024 . Online
Application Date
August session
14 Nov' 2023 - 21 May' 2024 . Online
Slot Booking Date
August session - scheduling

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Level 1

As the commencing step of the CFA course, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria of the first level in order to register themselves for this exam. Some of the major prerequisites for CFA level 1 exam are:

  • The candidate must have completed their undergraduate degree and those who are in the final year of their graduation are also eligible.
  • 4 years of work experience in a finance-related career profile or a combination of their university education as well as employment should be a total of four years.
  • The candidate needs to submit more than two reference letters from reputed and established professionals in the Finance and Investment industry.
  • Candidate must have a valid international passport.
  • Candidates must be prepared to take exams in English.

Level 2

Candidates should properly check the CFA level 2 eligibility criteria before registering themselves for the exam. Listed below are the prerequisites to appear for the CFA Level 2 exam:

  • The candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university or an Institute. 

  • Candidates must have a valid international travel passport.

  • Candidates must submit a “Professional Conduct Statement Form”.

  • Candidates must have a combination of 4000 hours of work experience and/ or higher education. Dates of professional work experience and education should not be overlapping.

Level 3

Candidates before registering for CFA level 3 exams should know about the eligibility criteria to enroll in the programme. The eligibility requirements for CFA level 3 2024 has been given below:

  • Candidates should have passed both CFA level 1 and CFA level 2 before CFA level 3 registration

  • Candidates 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)

  • A valid international passport is mandatory

  • Proficiency in English

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute keeps the CFA registration window open throughout the year. Candidates can register for the CFA course online from its official website - cfainstitute.org.  Candidates must check theCFA registration window dates from the official website.  The CFA level 1 exams are held four times - in February, May, August, and November. The CFA level 2 exams are held three times in May, August and November. The CFA level 3 exams are held twice in February and August. Recently, the CFA Institute has opened the CFA registrations May 2025 for level 1 and level 2 on August 8, 2024. 

Currently, CFA registration 2024 is also open for CFA level 1 February 2025 and CFA level 3 February 2025 till November 7, 2024.

CFA Exam Registration Dates 2024

SessionCFA level 1CFA level 2CFA level 3
February 2024May 16-November 8, 2023-May 16-November 8, 2023
May 2024August 15, 2023 - February 6, 2024August 15, 2023 - February 6, 2024-
August 2024November 14, 2023- May 14, 2024November 14, 2023- May 14, 2024November 14, 2023- May 14, 2024
November 2024February 8, 2024 - August 7, 2024February 8, 2024 - August 7, 2024-
February 2025May 9, 2024 - November 7, 2024-May 9, 2024 - November 7, 2024.
May 2025August 8, 2024 - February 6, 2025August 8, 2024 - February 6, 2025-

Candidates to appear for the exams must fill out the application forms before the last date. Steps to complete the application process is given below:

  • Login to CFA Institute’s official website

  • Select level of CFA exam and proceed further

  • Now fill all the details in the registration form

  • Select the location of your employer, or occupation, or level of education.

  • Lastly, pay the required fees to complete the application process

CFA Registration fees

Fee ComponentCFA level 1CFA level 1 (Feb 2025)CFA level 2CFA level 3CFA Level 3 (February 2025)
Enrolment feeUSD 350USD 350NilNilNil
Early registration feeUSD 940USD 990USD 940USD 940USD 1090
Standard registration feeUSD 1250USD 1290USD 1250USD 1250USD 1390
Exam scheduling feeNilNilNilNilNil
Exam rescheduling feeUSD 250USD 250USD 250USD 250USD 250

Documents Required at Exam CFA Exam 2024

Level 1 2024

  • Valid International Passport and Admission Ticket

Level 2 2024

  • Valid International Passport and Admission Ticket

Level 3 2024

  • Valid International Passport and Admission Ticket

CFA Exam 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Surat
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Karnataka
Bangalore
West Bengal
Kolkata
Calcutta
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Indore
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Noida
Kerala
Kochi
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Telangana
Hyderabad
Maharashtra
Mumbai City
Pune
Mumbai
Nagpur
Assam
Guwahati
Odisha
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Delhi
New Delhi
Punjab
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
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Level 1

CFA aspirants must be acquainted with the CFA exam pattern as it will give them useful insights on how the exam will be conducted. Candidates registering for the CFA Level 1 exam can check the given table to have a better understanding of the CFA exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Frequency of the exam

Four times - February, May, August, and November

Exam level

Post graduate

Question format

Multiple choice questions

No. of questions asked

Total 180 MCQs

Session 1 - 90 MCQs

Session 2 - 90 MCQs

Time duration of CFA® Level 1 exam

Total 4.5 hours

Sessions

Split into two sessions - each of 2 hours, 15 minutes

Medium of exam

English

Marking scheme

No negative markings

Level 2

Before starting the preparation for CFA Level 2 exam, candidates must check the exam pattern and then formulate their study plan accordingly. The exam pattern for CFA level 2 exams has been given below:

CFA level 2 2023 exam pattern

Particulars

Details

Frequency of the exam

Thrice - February, August and November

Exam level

Postgraduate

Question format

Vignette-supported multiple-choice questions

No. of questions asked

88

Time duration of CFA® Level 2 exam

4 hours and 24 minutes (will be divided in two sessions)

Sessions

2 hours and 12 minutes (each)

Medium of exam

English

Marking scheme

Each question is worth 3 points

Level 3

The exam pattern guide candidates on major CFA level 3 exam details such as how the exam will be conducted, number of questions asked, overall time duration of CFA Level 3 exam, marking scheme etc., By knowing these details, candidates can devise a proper preparation strategy and score good marks.

Exam pattern CFA level 2

Particulars

Details

Frequency of the exam

Twice - May and August

Exam level

Postgraduate

Question format

Vignette-supported

Easy questions

Multiple choice questions

Time duration of CFA® Level 3 exam

4 hours and 24 minutes

Sessions (2)

2 hours and 12 minutes (each)

Medium of exam

English

Marking scheme

Each question is worth 3 points

Marking scheme

Each question is worth 3 points

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CFA Prep providers offer candidates a wide variety of learning services including, video content, summarized curriculum, updated printed versions of the curriculum, and more. CFA Institute also releases its own practice packs that comprise past session papers. These practice papers are chargeable and there are different price points for CFA levels. CFA Institute also releases a list of CFA Prep Providers, which candidates can consider for their exam preparation. Only those prep providers listed on the CFA's website are permitted to use the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). Some of the prep providers listed on the website of CFA Institute are given below:

  • Analyst Prep
  • Aswini Bajaj
  • Bloomberg Exam Prep, 
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  • EdgeEducation
  • BPP Professional Education
  • EduPristine
  • FinTree Education
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CFA Practice Questions

CFA Institute releases different types of practice questions to help students with their preparation. Students can take help of the CFA practice questions pack to evaluate their topic wise strengths and weaknesses. CFA practice questions are prepared from the curriculum of each level. The questions are also in the same format as the actual exam. CFA also offers a paid Practice pack for students to assist their preparations for each of the CFA levels.

CFA Mock Exam

Apart from the practice questions, CFA Institute also releases the CFA mock exam for students. The mock exams of CFA Level 1, 2 and 3 have been designed to help students understand the timing and structure of the actual exam. The CFA mock exam 2023 will give students the look and feel of the real exams. Each of the CFA mock exam will carry the same topic-wise weightage and level of difficulty as the actual exam.

What is CFA Learning Ecosystem

The CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem is a customized online learning program that helps students in 'engaging, efficient and effective' preparation. The learning ecosystem of CFA Institute comprises of various learning resources for students preparing for the exams. As part of the CFA Learning Ecosystem, candidates get access to the CFA Practice Pack. The CFA Level 1 Practice Pack will comprise of the following things:

  • Five exam-quality mock exams made accessible through CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem.
  • One additional mock exam through online Prometric platform.
  • 1,000 extra practice questions made available through CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem. 
  • Access to CFA Level 1 Curriculum PDF files

Level 1

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will release the admit card for CFA Level 1 exam to successfully registered candidates on their official website cfainstitute.org. The candidates will be notified on their registered email address or mobile number whenever the ticket is released. The candidates need to register themselves on the official website and then log in to download their CFA Level 1 Admission Ticket. Before viewing their tickets, the candidates are asked to read and agree to conditions, requirements, policies, and procedures of the exam. The admit card of CFA Level 1 is necessary for permission of entry into their respective exam centre.

Level 2

The Chartered Financial Analyst® Institute releases the CFA Level 2 Admission Ticket on its official website 60 days before the CFA Level 2 exam. Candidates can follow the below mentioned steps to download the admit card for CFA level 2 exams:

  • Visit the official website of CFA institute

  • Click on the 'Login' button

  • Enter the login credentials, i.e. Email ID and Password

  • The admit card will appear on the screen

  • Candidates must download and take a printout of the same for future use

Level 3

The CFA Institute issues the admit card for CFA level 3 exams on the official website. Candidates can access their admit card by logging in with their email ID and password. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to download the CFA 2024 level 3 exams admit card:

  • Visit the official website of CFA institute

  • Click on the 'Login' button

  • Enter the login credentials, i.e. Email ID and Password

  • The admit card will appear on the screen

  • Candidates must download and take a printout of the same for future use

Level 1

Candidates to prepare for CFA level 1 exam must dedicate approximately 303 hours of study. They should divide their time carefully to cover all the 10 topics of the curriculum before the CFA level 1 exam date. Candidates should have intense dedication and an effective study plan to pass the CFA level 1 exam. Some of the preparation tips for level 1 exam are:

  • Prepare well using the calculators to avoid last minute confusion.

  • Try to answer all the questions as there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

  • Understand the questions carefully, as if the question is based on U.S.GAAP, it will be stated in the question.

Level 2

Candidates need to put a lot of hard work and dedication to clear CFA Level 2 exam. Listed below are some of the tips and tricks candidates can follow to crack the exam:

  • Practice difficult questions and topics first as its difficulty level is high.

  • Candidates should increase their reading speed. The case studies questions can be of 1 or 2 pages and to sort the relevant points candidates should read it fast.

  • Understand the weightage of marks for each topic and then focus on topics having more weight.

  • Practice mock papers to increase speed and accuracy. 

Level 3

Candidates after clearing CFA level 1 and level 2 exams must focus more on CFA level 3 exams. They can follow the simple tips given below to crack the CFA level 3 exam 2024:

  • Appear for mock tests to get practice for CFA level 3 exam before the exam day.

  • Answer all questions as there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

  • Be comfortable with your calculators.

  • Review the CFA exam calendar for key dates and to meet pre-exam deadlines

  • Learn to use the hardware/software before the exam to get a good experience on exam day.

Level 1

The CFA Institute has declared the CFA Level 1 results Aug 2024 on October 8, 2024. Level I CFA candidates are provided with a "pass" or "did not pass" message via email on the result date. The email will include the percentage of students who passed, and it will also provide a link to the detailed information on the candidate's performance. The results will also be available on the CFA Institute website. Candidates can expect the CFA level 1 exam results within 60 days of the exam.

CFA level 1 pass percentage of previous years

CFA Institute releases the pass percentage after each exam window is conducted successfully. After each session of February, May, August and November exams, the subsequent pass percentage is declared along with the results. The table below shows pass percentage for consecutive sessions for previous years.

CFA Level 1 pass percentage

SessionTotal CandidatesPassed CandidatesFailed CandidatesPass Percentage
February 2024169327415951744%
November 202328953
10104
18849
35%
August 202323,2898,71314,57637%
May 202323,3529,04214,31039%
February 202316,9596,44110,51838%
November 202224,9378,93216,00536%
August 202219,1037,03212,07137%
May 202219,4037,3112,08838%

February 2022

18992

6801

12191

36%

November 2021

28170

7607

20563

27%

August 2021

16026

4211

11815

26%

July 2021

28849

6468

22381

22%

May 2021

26005

6506

19499

25%

February 2021

28683

12510

16173

44%

2020

26212

12806

13406

49%

June 2019

83656

34585

49071

41%

Level 2

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute will release the CFA level 2 May 2024 result on July 2, 2024. It releases the result within 60 days after conducting the CFA level 2 exams. The result can be checked by candidates on the official website by logging into their CFA account. The CFA Institute also provides the results to candidates on their registered email address and phone number.

How to check the 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 2 result”
  • Step 3 - Detailed CFA level 2 result will be displayed on the screen
  • Step 4 - Download and print it for future reference

CFA level 2 pass percentage

The pass rate of CFA level II exams for November 2023 was 44 percent. The candidate may look at the pass rates from previous years to get a sense of the exam's complexity and competition and prepare accordingly.

CFA level 2 pass percentage of previous years

SessionTotal no. of candidates appeared for the examCandidates passedCandidates failedPass rate
May 2024Will be updatedWill be updatedWill be updated Will be updated
November 2023145856377820844%
August 20239,0743,9995,07444%
May 202315,9858,2917,60452%
November 202212,3135,3826,93144%
August 202215,6086,3179,29140%

February 2022

11699

5132

6567

44%

November 2021

18047

8290

9757

46%

August 2021

10565

3064

7501

29%

May 2021

33066

13300

19766

40%

2020

18136

10025

8111

55%

2019

74735

32954

41781

44%

2018

64216

28872

35344

45%

2017

56939

26919

30020

47%

Level 3

The CFA institute will declare the upcming CFA level 3 August 2024 result tenatively 45 days after the exam. The result for Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) is graded as “pass” or “fail” along with their topic-wise performance. The CFA Institute also sends the CFA Level 3 result on the student’s registered email address. Candidates who pass the CFA level 2 exam automatically advance to the CFA level 3. Candidates can check their official result on the official website by following the steps given below:

Step 1- Visit the official website www.cfainsistute.org

Step 2- Click on the available result link

Step 3- Select the CFA level 3 course

Step 4- Login with valid credentials- email id and password when the result page appears on the screen

Step 5- Click on the download result CFA level 3 tab and the main result will appear on the screen.

Step 6- The candidate can download the result and take a printout for future reference.

CFA level 3 pass percentage

Candidates can look at the following years pass rates to understand the difficulty of the exam and the competition and prepare well.

CFA level 3 pass percentage of previous years

SessionTotal no. of students appearedCandidates passedCandidates failedPassing rate
February 2024136196734688549%
August 2023160357585845047%
February 202314,8587,1027,75648%
May 202212,3846,0476,33749%

November 2021

16186

6989

9197

43%

August 2021

2769

1091

1678

39%

May 2021

21603

9088

12515

42%

2020

11330

6290

5040

56%

2019

38377

21380

16997

56%

2018

35518

19920

15598

56%

2017

31631

17173

14458

54%

2016

28884

15606

13278

54%

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When are CFA level 3 exams conducted?

CFA level 3 exams are conducted twice a year in February and August.

2. When are CFA level 2 exams conducted?

CFA level 2 exams are conducted thrice a year in May, August, and November.

3. When are CFA level 1 exams conducted?

The CFA level 1 exams are conducted four times a year in February, May, August, and November.

4. When are the results available for CFA level 1, 2 and 3 exams?

The CFA level 1 and 2 results are are released 60 days after the exam. Whereas, CFA level 3 results are declared 90 days after conducting the examination.

5. What was the pass rate for CFA exams?

The average pass rates in CFA for all the three levels combined is 45%. The pass rate for CFA level 1 is 41% while CFA level 2 pass rate is 46%. The CFA level 3 pass rate is 55%.

6. What is CFA charter?

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation offered to those candidates who have successfully completed the CFA® Program and also completed the work experience requirements.

7. What is the full form of CFA?

The full form of CFA is Chartered Financial Analyst. It is a three part programme that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning.

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Try preparing smartly and efficiently.

  • Be very disciplined with your study schedule. The output is more when you give 2 hours daily for 7 days then 14 hours on only weekends (generally).
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In case you do not understand any particular subject, there are coachings available for particular subjects. You can opt for that rather than going for all the subjects. Plus there are video lectures available which help a lot.


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The Level1 CFA exam is conducted in two sessions each 3 hours long. It consists of 240 multiple choice questions in two sessions of 120 questions each.

When you register for the Level 1 CFA exam you will pay a one time enrollment fee of $450 USD.

Then you will have to pay an additional registration fee to sit for the exam at each of the three levels.

Depending on when you register, you can pay anywhere from $1950 to $4140 USD total to take all three levels assuming that you pass each exam the first time.

Add the $450 USD enrollment fee, and the total CFA exam fees range from $2440 to $4950 USD.

The CFA level 1 syllabus focuses on the basic knowledge of 10 topic areas and simple analysis using investment tools.

Based on the percentage of marks distributed there are 6 most important topics that you have to focus on.

  • Financial reporting Analysis
  • Ethics and professional standards.
  • Quantative Analysis
  • Equity Investment
  • Economics




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