CFA Level 1 November 2026 — Registration Deadlines & Exam Window
CFA Institute · 2026
The CFA Level 1 November 2026 window is one of four sittings per year. Registration has early and standard deadlines (earlier is cheaper). The dates below follow CFA Institute's usual pattern — confirm the exact deadlines on cfainstitute.org.
infoThese dates follow the usual annual cycle and are expected — confirm the exact dates on the official notification before you rely on them.
Key dates
Exam mode
Computer-based, 180 MCQs across two sessions
Eligibility
Final-year undergraduate or a bachelor's degree, or 4,000 hours of relevant work/education. See CFA Institute for full criteria.
Syllabus
10 topic areas from Ethics to Derivatives. CFA Institute sets topic weights each year — use the current-year curriculum.
Official site
Frequently asked questions
What is the registration deadline for CFA Level 1 November 2026?expand_more
CFA Level 1 has early and standard registration deadlines, with the standard deadline usually around mid-August for the November window. Registering earlier costs less. Confirm the exact 2026 deadlines on cfainstitute.org.