The CFA Level 1 is set to release the official notification for the 2025 recruitment cycle. This guide provides detailed insights into the expected schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, and preparation tips to assist aspirants inย theirย journey.
โฟก Important Dates & Application Fee
๐ Event Schedule
๐ Event
๐ Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Application Start Date
Expected: July 2024
Early Registration Deadline
Expected: October 2024
Standard Registration Deadline
Expected: February 2025
Late Registration Deadline
Expected: March 2025
Exam Date (May)
15 – 21 May 2025
Exam Date (August)
20 – 26 August 2025
Exam Date (November)
11 – 17 November 2025
Result Declaration
~6-8 weeks after the exam
Note: CFA Level 1 exams are conducted in February, May, August, and November.
๐ฐ Application Fee
๐ต Category
๐ฐ Fee Amount
Early Registration
$940
Standard Registration
$1,250
One-time Enrollment Fee (New Candidates)
$350
Payment Modes: Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking
โฟข Eligibility Criteria
๐ Age Limit
๐ค Category
๐ข Age Limit
Minimum Age
No specific limit
Maximum Age
No upper limit
๐ Educational Qualification
๐ Requirement
๐ Details
Minimum Qualification
Bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) OR final-year student
Required Marks
No minimum percentage required
Relevant Fields of Study
Any discipline (Finance background helpful)
โฟฃ Vacancy Details
CFA Level 1 is a qualification exam, not a job vacancy-based test. However, passing rates provide insight into its difficulty level.
๐ Previous Year Pass Rates
๐ Year
๐ Pass Rate (%)
2023
~37%
2022
~36%
โฟค Selection Process & Exam Pattern
๐ Selection Process
๐น Stage
๐ Details
Stage 1
Register and pay exam fees
Stage 2
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stage 3
Await results (online score report)
๐ Exam Pattern
๐ Section
๐ข No. of Questions
๐ฏ Marks
Quantitative Methods
~28
Varies
Ethical & Professional Standards
~36
Varies
Financial Reporting & Analysis
~28
Varies
Economics
~22
Varies
Fixed Income
~23
Varies
Derivatives & Alternative Investments
~15
Varies
Portfolio Management & Equity Investments
~28
Varies
Total Duration: โณ 4.5 hours (split into two 2.25-hour sessions)