Who Can Apply for the CFA Program? Complete Guide to CFA Eligibility
If you’re planning to build a global career in finance, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) program is one of the most prestigious certifications available today. But before you enroll, it’s essential to understand the CFA course eligibility criteria set by the CFA Institute.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or working professional, this guide explains everything about who can apply for CFA Level 1, and how Anurag Agarwal Classes (AAC) helps you prepare — from Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, or online.
🎓 Who is Eligible for the CFA Program?
To register for CFA Level 1, you must meet at least one of the following CFA eligibility criteria:
✅ 1. Education-Based Eligibility
- Must be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program
- OR have already completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Note: Students can begin preparation early with AAC’s foundation programs even before reaching final-year eligibility.
✅ 2. Professional Work Experience
- Minimum 4,000 hours of professional work experience (over a span of at least 36 months)
- Does not need to be investment-related, but must show professionalism and analytical decision-making
✅ 3. Combined Education + Experience
- A blend of education and professional work totaling at least 4,000 hours over 3 years
🌎 Additional CFA Program Requirements
- Valid international passport (mandatory for registration and exam-day entry)
- English proficiency, as the CFA exams are conducted in English
- No record of professional misconduct or criminal offense
🧠 CFA Course Path After 12th Grade
While 12th pass students can’t register immediately for CFA Level 1, they can:
- Enroll in an undergraduate finance or business degree (BBA, B.Com, etc.)
- Join AAC’s pre-CFA foundation classes to prepare early
- Apply for CFA Level 1 during their final year
📌 AAC offers CFA coaching guidance for students after 12th in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and across India via online classes.
🎯 Why Start Your CFA Prep Early with AAC?
At Anurag Agarwal Classes, students and professionals get:
- Expert coaching with Schweser materials
- Online and offline CFA Level 1 classes
- Weekend and evening batches
- Self-paced + live coaching options
- High pass rate CFA success strategies
- Flexible CFA coaching for working professionals
- Foundation & partial CFA Level 1 courses for early starters
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📍 CFA Coaching in Laketown, Kolkata
- Affordable CFA classes for college students
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- Anurag Agarwal’s best CFA coaching in Mumbai
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- Recorded + live classes with full syllabus coverage
🧾 CFA Level 1 Syllabus Overview
AAC’s CFA Level 1 program covers:
- Ethics and Professional Standards
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Quantitative Methods
- Corporate Finance
- Equity Investments
- Fixed Income
- Economics
- Derivatives
- Alternative Investments
- Portfolio Management
🎓 AAC provides complete syllabus coverage, mock tests, and one-on-one mentorship.
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📞 Start Your CFA Journey with Expert Coaching Today!
Still unsure if you’re eligible for CFA? Speak to our expert counselors and get started with India’s best CFA coaching platform — Anurag Agarwal Classes (AAC).
📱 Call/WhatsApp: 8910862678
📧 Email: anuragagarwalclasses@gmail.com
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🎯 AAC offers comprehensive CFA coaching across India — online and offline — for students, professionals, and career changers.