Ready to pursue the globally respected Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter in 2025?
Your journey begins with the CFA exam registration. This guide provides a clear walkthrough of the process for the 2025 exams.

Successful registration requires careful attention, especially regarding deadlines and requirements, but following the steps makes it manageable. Achieving the CFA charter can lead to high-value roles in investment banking, portfolio management, and risk analysis.

The CFA exam leads to high-paying roles in investment banking, portfolio management, and risk analysis. If you are appearing for the exam in 2025, here is a step-by-step guide on the CFA exam registration process for you:

Step 1: Check your eligibility
Before registering, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria:

Criteria	Why is it needed?
Qualification	● Possess a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. ● Be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program, with your exam scheduled no more than 23 months before your graduation month. ● Lack a degree but have accumulated 4,000+ hours of relevant professional work experience over at least 36 months.
Valid copyright	For registration and admission
Professional Conduct Statement form	Attested to your adherence to ethical and professional standard usage
Computer skills	Necessary

Step 2: Choose your exam level and window The CFA Program is structured across three levels, each building upon the previous one. Candidates must pass each level sequentially:
● Level I: Requires meeting the educational or work experience criteria.
● Level II: Candidates must have passed Level I.
● Level III: Candidates must have passed Level II.

Each level has different registration windows throughout the year.

Level	Exam period	Registration opens	Early registration deadline	Standard registration deadline	Exam dates
Level I	February	9 May 2024	9 July 2024	7 November 2024	17-23 Feb 2025
	May	8 August 2024	16 October 2024	6 February 2025	14-20 May 2025
	August	13 February 2025	17 April 2025	9 July 2025	18-24 August 2025
	November	12 February 2025	9 April 2025	5 August 2025	12-18 November 2025
Level II	February	9 May 2024	9 July 2024	7 November 2024	13-16 Feb 2025
	May	8 August 2024	16 October 2024	6 February 2025	14-17 May 2025
	August	13 February 2025	17 April 2025	9 July 2025	18-21 August 2025
	November	12 February 2025	9 April 2025	5 August 2025	12-18 November 2025
Level III	May	8 August 2024	16 October 2024	6 February 2025	14-25 May 2025
	August	13 February 2025	17 April 2025	9 July 2025	18-24 August 2025

Step 3: Create an account on the CFA Institute website Go to the official CFA Institute website and create an account. Ensure all details are correct, as they cannot be changed later. You must provide:

● Full name (as per copyright)
● Date of birth
● Email address
● Educational qualifications
● Work experience (if applicable)

Step 4: Register for the CFA exam Once your account is set up, follow these steps:

● Select your CFA exam level between Level I, II, or III.
● Pick an exam month based on availability.
● Choose a test centre near you. It is conducted in multiple cities worldwide.
● Agree to the CFA candidate agreement.
● Pay the registration fee.

Your CFA exam registration is confirmed once you receive a confirmation email from the CFA Institute.

Step 5: Pay the CFA exam fees CFA exam registration fees depend on when you register. As the payment method, you can choose between credit cards, debit cards, and wire transfers. Exam fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. The CFA exam registration fees for 2025 are: