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.
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.
All windows are for 2026 attempts and follow CFA Institute timelines.
February 2026 window
Exam dates
Registration window
Scheduling window
May 2026 window
Exam dates
Registration window
Scheduling window
August 2026 window
Exam dates
Registration window
Scheduling window
November 2026 window
Exam dates
Registration window
Scheduling window
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.