Track every CFA Institute registration and scheduling window in one place. Use this planner to book your center early, protect your preferred slot, and keep your revision timeline realistic.
Dates & deadlines
Exam windows, registration deadlines, and scheduling reminders.
Fee structure
Registration fee windows, deferral fees, and budget planning notes.
Mock review
How to review mock exams and convert weak attempts into scoring gains.
Study groups
Join CFA communities across WhatsApp, Telegram, LinkedIn, and Quora.
Plan the attempt
Use these quick pointers before you pick a window. A small buffer for mocks and travel planning keeps you calm when the exam dates get closer.
Lock slots early
Registration closes before scheduling does. Book your center as soon as you pay to avoid spillover locations.
Work backward
Plan mocks and revision 3-4 weeks before the exam so you are free when the scheduling window ends.
Stay synced with CFA Institute
Deadlines follow test-center time zones. Cross-check confirmation emails for any city-specific changes.
2026 windows
All windows are for 2026 attempts and follow CFA Institute timelines.
Great for candidates wanting results ahead of mid-year plans.
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Popular for candidates who want summer buffer after results.
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Balanced for working candidates with a mid-year runway.
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Last window of the year if you need extra preparation time.
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Reminders
Add these checkpoints to your calendar so you do not miss a fee jump or a scheduling deadline. Share them with your study partner to keep each other accountable.
CFA Institute occasionally fine-tunes test-center availability. Always check the email you receive after paying the fee and scheduling the slot. If anything changes, reschedule at the earliest to avoid spillover centers.