Registering for CFA Level I
Select the exam year before choosing study materials.
- Questions and time
- 180 questions · 270 minutes
- Pass mark
- Minimum passing score set by CFA Institute
- Exam fee
- Varies by registration window; check the selected sitting before payment.
Start with 10 free questions to find what needs more work. No sign-up, with answer explanations.
Try 10 free questions and see your levelPut what you just read into practice
Start with 10 free questions to find what needs more work. No sign-up, with answer explanations.
Try 10 free questions and see your levelCheck your eligibility
Check your eligibility against the current policy: a completed bachelor’s degree, an eligible undergraduate exam window, or the specified education/work-experience route. A valid international travel passport is required.
Register and schedule
Registration and scheduling are separate steps. Choose Level I and the examination window in your CFA Institute account, pay the displayed fee, then schedule the appointment. Available locations and dates depend on capacity. Compare the exam year with the curriculum year; these materials target 2027.
Fees and Practical Skills Module
The public fee tool varies by window and local tax. Check its selected-window amount before payment. Do not treat a historical fee as a current quote. The Practical Skills Module is a separate requirement: follow the deadline in your candidate account.
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Start with 10 free questions to find your weakest units. Keep practising with the full question bank and mock exams from SAR 26.
Sources and references
- CFA Institute — policies cfainstitute.org
- CFA Institute — dates fees cfainstitute.org
- CFA Institute — candidate resources cfainstitute.org