Planning to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst? Here’s What You Need to Know About CFA Course Eligibility
The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®) program is a prestigious global credential in finance, but before you enroll, it’s important to understand the eligibility criteria for enrolling in CFA courses. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or working professional, here’s a detailed breakdown of who can register for CFA Level 1, along with expert coaching guidance from Anurag Agarwal Classes (AAC) — one of India’s top CFA coaching institutes.
✅ CFA Level 1 Eligibility Criteria (As per CFA Institute)
To register for the CFA Level 1 exam, candidates must meet one of the following:
🎓 1. Education Pathway
- You must be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program, or
- Have already completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
💼 2. Professional Work Experience
- You must have at least 4,000 hours of professional work experience (over a minimum of 3 years)
- Work does not need to be finance-related, but must demonstrate analytical, decision-making, or leadership skills
📘 3. Combined Education + Experience
- You can also combine education and work experience to meet the 4,000-hour requirement over at least 36 months
🌍 Additional Global Requirements
- Valid international travel passport (mandatory for exam registration and identity verification)
- English proficiency, as CFA exams are conducted exclusively in English
- You must not have any bans or disciplinary sanctions from a professional body (e.g., revoked licenses)
🧠 What About 12th Grade Graduates?
Students who have passed 12th are not immediately eligible to register for CFA Level 1, but they can:
- Begin foundation-level CFA preparation
- Pursue a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.Com, BBA, Economics)
- Enroll in pre-CFA courses with Anurag Agarwal Classes to prepare early
🎓 AAC offers dedicated CFA coaching after 12th grade with personalized mentoring and planning support.
🎯 Why Choose Anurag Agarwal Classes (AAC)?
Whether you’re eligible now or planning to be in the future, AAC helps you get CFA-ready with:
- Expert-led online and offline CFA coaching
- Weekend & evening batches for working professionals and college students
- CFA coaching with Schweser materials
- Self-paced learning with recorded lectures
- Mock tests, performance tracking, and doubt-clearing support
- High pass rate coaching for CFA Level 1, 2, and 3
📍 Top Locations for CFA Coaching in India
📌 Kolkata (Laketown, New Town)
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📌 Mumbai
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📌 Delhi NCR
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📞 Speak to an Expert Counselor Today
Not sure if you’re eligible? Want help planning your CFA path? Contact Anurag Agarwal Classes today to discuss your options and start preparing the smart way.
📱 Call/WhatsApp: 8910862678
📧 Email: anuragagarwalclasses@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://anuragagarwalclasses.com/
🎯 Whether you’re eligible now or planning ahead — AAC is your trusted partner for CFA success.