CFA Exam Dates 2026 (Out): Check Registration, Admit Card & Result Dates

CFA exam schedule for 2026 has been announced for multiple sessions across different levels. For the February 2026 session, the CFA Level 1 exam will be conducted from February 2 to February 8, 2026, while the CFA Level 3 exam is scheduled from January 29 to February 1, 2026.

In the May 2026 session, the CFA Level 1 exam will take place from May 12 to May 18, 2026, followed by the CFA Level 2 exam from May 19 to May 23, 2026, in computer-based test mode. For the August 2026 session, the CFA exam application form was released on November 11, 2025, allowing candidates to begin their registration process for the upcoming examination window.

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CFA Exam Dates 2026 Announced

The CFA exams in 2026 will be conducted across multiple sessions depending on the level. The February session will cover Level I and Level III, the May session will cover Level I and Level II, while the August and November sessions will include different combinations of all three levels.

The CFA exam is conducted at designated Prometric test centers worldwide. Candidates can select their preferred test date within the available window based on slot availability.

CFA Registration Dates 2026

CFA registration is conducted online through the official CFA Institute website. Candidates must complete registration, pay the exam fee, and schedule their exam within the defined registration period.

CFA Registration Dates 2026 – February Session

Check below the CFA Registration Dates 2026 for the February session. The table provides complete details about registration opening, early registration deadline, invoice payment deadline, and final registration closing dates for CFA Level I and Level III candidates.

(Level I and Level III)

CFA Registration Dates 2026 – May Session

Check below the CFA Registration Dates 2026 for the May session. The table lists important deadlines for registration opening, early registration, invoice payment, and final registration closing dates for CFA Level I and Level II candidates appearing in the May 2026 exam window.

(Level I and Level II)

CFA Registration Dates 2026 – August Session

Check below the CFA Registration Dates 2026 for the August session. The table shows key deadlines for registration opening, early registration, invoice payment, and final registration closing for CFA Level I, Level II, and Level III candidates appearing in the August 2026 exam window.

(Level I, II and III)

CFA Registration Dates 2026 – November Session

Check below the CFA Registration Dates 2026 for the November session. The table highlights important deadlines for registration opening, early registration, invoice payment, and final registration closing for CFA Level I and Level II candidates planning to appear in the November 2026 exam window.

(Level I and Level II)

Candidates are advised to register early to avail lower registration fees and better exam center availability.

CFA Exam Schedule 2026

After successful registration, candidates must schedule their exam date and center through the CFA scheduling portal. Scheduling is mandatory and separate from registration.

Scheduling & Rescheduling – February 2026

Check below the Scheduling and Rescheduling dates for the February 2026 CFA exam session. The table includes details on when scheduling opens, the last date to schedule, and the final deadlines to reschedule for both Level I and Level III candidates.

Scheduling & Rescheduling – May 2026

Check below the Scheduling and Rescheduling dates for the May 2026 CFA exam session. The table provides complete information on scheduling opening, the last date to schedule the exam, and the final rescheduling deadlines for CFA Level I and Level II candidates.

Scheduling & Rescheduling – August 2026

Check below the Scheduling and Rescheduling dates for the August 2026 CFA exam session. The table outlines when scheduling opens, the last date to schedule the exam, and the final rescheduling deadlines for CFA Level I, Level II, and Level III candidates.

Candidates who miss the scheduling deadline will not be allowed to appear for the exam and may forfeit their registration fee.

CFA Admit Card Date

The CFA exam does not issue a traditional admit card like other competitive exams. Instead, candidates must download their exam appointment confirmation after scheduling their exam.

How to access CFA admit card (exam ticket):

• Login to your CFA Institute account
  
  

• Go to “My Account”
  
  

• Download exam appointment confirmation
  
  

• Print or save the confirmation for exam day
  
  

The exam confirmation typically becomes available immediately after scheduling and must be carried along with a valid passport on exam day.

Important instructions:

• Passport is mandatory for identification
  
  

• No calculators except approved models
  
  

• No mobile phones allowed
  
  

• Arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before reporting time

CFA Result Dates 2026

CFA results are released online on the candidate dashboard. The result timeline depends on the exam level.

Candidates receive email notification once the results are declared. Along with the result, the CFA Institute also releases pass percentage statistics for each level.

Result Features:

• Pass/Fail status
  
  

• Performance band
  
  

• Topic-wise performance
  
  

• Digital scorecard

Results are not sent by post and are only available online.

CFA Exam Calendar 2026

The CFA exam calendar for 2026 includes registration, scheduling, exam windows, and result timelines across four sessions.

Key points from the CFA exam calendar:

• Exams are conducted in CBT mode
  
  

• Multiple sessions allow flexible planning
  
  

• Results are declared within 2 months
  
  

• Registration closes 3–4 months before exam
  
  

• Scheduling must be completed separately

Important Points for CFA 2026 Candidates

CFA 2026 candidates should complete registration and scheduling before the deadlines, ensure their passport details match the application, download the exam appointment confirmation on time, follow exam-day instructions carefully, and track result timelines regularly through the official CFA Institute website. Check below for important points:

• Register early to avoid late fees
  
  

• Schedule your exam immediately after registration
  
  

• Passport must be valid and match registration name
  
  

• Rescheduling is allowed only within deadlines
  
  

• Results are published online only
  
  

• Exam is conducted globally at Prometric centers
  
  

The CFA exam is conducted multiple times per year, but candidates can attempt only specific sessions depending on their level eligibility.