CFA Level 1 Classes In India
- Classroom / Live Online Training + Self Paced
- Printed Study Material (Notes + Formula Sheets)
- Doubt Sessions
- Question Bank (3000 MCQs)
- Mock Test for Practice
About CFA Level 1 Program In India
CFA® Charter is a professional credential offered by CFA Institute to Investment and Financial professionals. CFA® exam consists of three Levels I, II & III and takes approximately 2 years (at a minimum) to complete. The average times taken is approx. 3-4 years.
To earn a CFA Charter, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, 4000 hours of acceptable professional work experience and passing the Level I, Level II, and Level III exams.
CFI Education offers below CFA preparation packages to all Indian students. We provide offline classroom sessions as well as online virtual sessions for all Indian students. Contact us at +91-9354266554 to know more about the CFA Level 1 Coaching for Indian Students
CFA Program Packages
| Classroom / Live Online | Self-Paced | Crash Course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR 35000 | INR 23000 | INR 9999 | |
| Classroom / Live Zoom | Yes | – | – |
| Class Video Recording | Yes | Yes | – |
| Printed Study Material | Yes | – | – |
| Soft-Copy of Slides | Yes | Yes | – |
| Question Bank (3,000 MCQs with detailed explanations) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Formulas / Summary Book | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mock Exams | Yes | Yes | – |
| Crash Course (Live Classes & Videos) | – | – | Yes |
| 1-1 Doubt Sessions | Yes | – | – |
| Study Planner | Yes | – | – |
| Whatsapp Group | Yes | – | – |
| Online Email Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Protection Guarantee* | Yes | Yes | – |
| App Access (Android only) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUY NOW | BUY NOW | BUY NOW |
Level I CFA® Program
Career after CFA® Program –
- See below the top occupations for CFA® Charterholders
- Portfolio Manager
- Research Analyst
- Consultant
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Relationship Managers, Sales, & Marketing
- Risk Manager
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Strategist
- Trader
- Broker
- Performance Measurement Specialist
- Private Banker
Eligibility Criteria
- To become CFA® Program candidate, minimum eligibility is to:
- Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, OR
- Be in the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree program,
- To get the charter: Have 4000 hours of professional work experience in the investment decision-making process (accrued before, during, or after participation in the CFA® Program)
More Information About CFA® Program
| Level I | Level II | Level III | |
| Topic Focus | Investment Tools | Asset Valuation | Portfolio Management |
| Learning Focus | Knowledge & Comprehension | Application and Analysis | Synthesis and Valuation |
The curriculum is organized into ten general topic areas that provide a framework for making investment decisions.
| Topic Area | Level I- 2024 | Level II- 2024 | Level III- 2024 |
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Quantitative Methods | 6-9% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Economics | 6-9% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 11-14% | 10-15% | 0% |
| Corporate Issuers / Finance | 6-9% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Equity Investments | 11-14% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Fixed Income | 11-14% | 10-15% | 15-20% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Alternative Investments | 7-10% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Portfolio Management | 8-12% | 10-15% | 35-40% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
August 2023 exam pass rate:
Level I: 37%
Level II: 44%
Level III: 47%
CFA Exam fee consists of one time registration fee + exam fee. The one time registration fee is US$350 which is payable at the time of first time exam registration.
The exam fee for each level is (level I, II and III) is US$ 900 for early registration and US$ 1,200 for standard registration. Please visit www.cfainstitute.org for more information on dates regarding early registration deadline and standard registration deadline.
Moreover, Indian students also need to pay the GST at 18% of the total fee.
For example, If a candidate is registering for CFA Level I attempt for the first time, he/she will pay $350+$940 for early registration or $350+$1,250 for standard registration. The candidate should also add 18% GST on this amount.
- Day 1 Ethics and Professional Standards
- Day 2 Quant-I
- Day 3 Quant-II
- Day 4 Quant-III
- Day 5 Quant-IV
- Day 6 Quant-V
- Day 7 Financial Reporting & Analysis -I
- Day 8 Financial Reporting & Analysis -II
- Day 9 Financial Reporting & Analysis -III
- Day 10 Financial Reporting & Analysis -IV
- Day 11 Financial Reporting & Analysis -V
- Day 12 Equity Investments-I
- Day 13 Equity Investments-II
- Day 14 Equity Investments-III
- Day 15 Corporate Issuers-I
- Day 16 Corporate Issuers-II
- Day 17 Corporate Issuers-III
- Day 18 Fixed Income-I
- Day 19 Fixed Income-II
- Day 20 Fixed Income-III
- Day 21 Economics-I
- Day 22 Economics-II
- Day 23 Economics-III
- Day 24 Economics-IV
- Day 25 Derivatives-I
- Day 26 Derivatives-II
- Day 27 Alternatives-I
- Day 28 Portfolio Management-I
- Day 29 Portfolio Management-II
- Day 30 Doubts / Backup Classes
** 4 more days for Revisions and Doubt Clearing (As mentioned in the brochure)
** This training schedule is indicative; additional classes might be there based on the requirements.
- Live classroom training with doubt clearing
- Recorded videos for revision
- Printed study material
- 4 Mock tests / Question bank for Practice
- Extensive Study material / formula sheets / Lecture handouts
- Industry Expert Faculties (CFA® Charterholders and candidates)
- 24 x 7 student learning support
- Placement support after completion of program
FAQs
Yes. Minimum requirement is bachelor degree and students into the 2nd year of graduation can also enroll. You need to have a valid international passport to register for the exam.
It is possible to complete the CFA® program in minimum of 2 years. However, the average time to complete the full CFA program is 3-4 years.
The CFA® exam Level I is a 4.5 hour exam with 180 multiple choice questions.
CFA® charterholders works in research firms, consultancy firm, investment banks, equity research, trading and broking houses, private equity firms etc. They add value to various functions of investment decision making process.
How It Works
CLASSROOM TRAINING
Starts with personalized classroom training (100+ Hrs) with doubt clearing.
REVISION & MOCKS
Focus on making own study notes, taking topic tests and revise difficult topics.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE & PRACTICE
Taking a lot of topic tests and mock exams with grading and discussion post-exam.
EFFECTIVE STUDY PLANNER
Month wise study planner to ensure excellent
preparation.
UNPARALLELED MENTORSHIP
Tips and tricks on how to cover the concepts, time management, calculator usage.
24*7 SUPPORT
Support for helping and enhancing student learning
experience.
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