CFA Program is a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with professional conduct requirements.
The CFA® Program is split into CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3. Minimum time required to clear all the three is around 1.5 years. The CFA® curriculum equips the successful candidates with the most required skills in the global finance industry.
CFA Course in Mumbai requires the candidate to complete a bachelor's program or equivalent program and have received a degree from the college/university. This makes one eligible to begin with CFA Level 1 coaching.
CFA Course in Mumbai requires your selected exam window to be 11 months or fewer before your graduation month for your bachelor’s degree or equivalent program. You must complete your degree program prior to the date of sitting your CFA Level II exam. So the candidate must plan CFA Level 1 and 2 coaching accordingly.
CFA Level I: CFA Level I computer-based exam consists of two sessions having a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes and consists of 90 MCQ’s each. There is a 30 minute optional break between sessions. Each MCQ is free-standing (not dependent on other questions). All questions are equally weighted and there is no negative marking. The exam is offered four times in a year in February, May, August and November.
CFA Level II: CFA Level II computer-based exam consists of two sessions having a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes and consists of 44 MCQ’s each. Each item set on the CFA exam consists of a vignette (or case statement) and four to six multiple choice questions. Conducted twice a year in Feb & August.
CFA Level III CFA®: CFA Level III exam uses the essay format in the morning, and the item set format (like level 2) in the afternoon session. Conducted twice a year in May & November
| Topics and Structure | Level I | Level II | Level III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Quantitative Methods | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Economics | 8-12% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 13-17% | 10-15% | 0% |
| Corporate Issuers | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Equity Investments | 10-12% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Fixed Income | 10-12% | 10-15% | 15-20% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Alternative Investments | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-15% |
| Portfolio Management | 5-8% | 10-15% | 35-40% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Last Date of Registration | Program Enrollment (New Candidates only) | Exam Registration | +GST @ 18% | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10thAugust, 2021 | $450 (One time Charges) | $700 | $126 | $826 |
| 26th October, 2021 | $1000 | $180 | $1180 |
| Last Date of Registration | Program Enrollment (New Candidates only) | Exam Registration | +GST @ 18% | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st November, 2021 | $450 (One time Charges) | $700 | $126 | $826 |
| 1st February, 2021 | $1000 | $180 | $1180 |