{"id":68,"date":"2025-11-24T07:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:55:25","slug":"cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How many times can I attempt the CFA exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#How_many_times_can_I_attempt_the_CFA_exam\" >How many times can I attempt the CFA exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#What_are_the_rules_for_CFA_exam_attempts\" >What are the rules for CFA exam attempts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#Can_I_skip_windows_and_take_the_exam_later\" >Can I skip windows and take the exam later?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#Does_rescheduling_count_as_an_attempt\" >Does rescheduling count as an attempt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#What_if_I_miss_the_exam\" >What if I miss the exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#Is_there_any_exception_to_the_6-month_rule\" >Is there any exception to the 6-month rule?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#Note_for_candidates_in_Pakistan_and_India\" >Note for candidates in Pakistan and India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/cfa-exam-attempt-limit-2\/#Final_reminder\" >Final reminder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_can_I_attempt_the_CFA_exam\"><\/span>How many times can I attempt the CFA exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> You can take each CFA exam level up to <strong>two times per calendar year<\/strong>, and there must be <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong> between your attempts. These two rules apply together for every level (Level I, II, and III).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_rules_for_CFA_exam_attempts\"><\/span>What are the rules for CFA exam attempts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rule<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maximum attempts per year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You can take each level up to <strong>two times in the same calendar year.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Minimum waiting period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You must wait at least <strong>6 months<\/strong> between attempts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This means you cannot fail an exam in February and take it again in May if the gap is less than six months. Even if there is another exam window available, the waiting rule still applies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_skip_windows_and_take_the_exam_later\"><\/span>Can I skip windows and take the exam later?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. You can choose to skip an exam window. You are not required to take the next available one. However, if you skip or miss an exam, you will need to pay the exam fee again to register for a future window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rescheduling_count_as_an_attempt\"><\/span>Does rescheduling count as an attempt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. Rescheduling does not count as an attempt. If you move your exam <strong>within the same window<\/strong> to a different date or center, you are still on your first attempt. However, you may need to pay a <strong>rescheduling fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/can-i-reschedule-or-defer-my-cfa-exam\">Can I reschedule or defer my CFA exam?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_miss_the_exam\"><\/span>What if I miss the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you miss your exam or arrive too late to be admitted, CFA Institute treats it as a <strong>no-show<\/strong>. In most cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You lose your exam fee<\/li>\n<li>You do <strong>not<\/strong> receive a refund<\/li>\n<li>You must pay again to attempt the exam in a future window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A missed exam <strong>still counts as an attempt<\/strong> if you were scheduled but did not attend.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_exception_to_the_6-month_rule\"><\/span>Is there any exception to the 6-month rule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Exceptions are rare. CFA Institute may allow deferral to a future window <strong>only in specific hardship situations<\/strong> such as medical emergencies, pregnancy, natural disasters, or government orders. A deferral does not bypass the waiting rule without official approval.<\/p>\n<p>For official policies, visit: https:\/\/www.cfainstitute.org\/en\/programs\/cfa\/exam\/rescheduling<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_for_candidates_in_Pakistan_and_India\"><\/span>Note for candidates in Pakistan and India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates from Pakistan, India, and similar markets often choose early windows and international test centers. Before scheduling or rescheduling, check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport validity (local IDs are not accepted)<\/li>\n<li>Visa requirements for international test centers<\/li>\n<li>Travel time and possible delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do not have an acceptable ID, read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/can-i-use-local-id-cnic-aadhaar-for-cfa-exam\">Can I use a local ID (CNIC \/ Aadhaar) for the CFA exam?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are a student and unsure whether you can register, read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kamranrashid.com\/cfa-guide\/am-i-eligible-for-the-cfa-exam-as-a-student\">Am I eligible for the CFA exam as a student?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_reminder\"><\/span>Final reminder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This explanation is written in simple terms to help candidates understand CFA Institute policy. The official website always has the final word on exam windows, scheduling, waiting rules, and attempt limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If any information here conflicts with the CFA Institute website, the official information always takes priority.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Disclaimer:<\/em> This guide is written to help candidates understand CFA Institute rules in simple language. It is not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by CFA Institute. Always rely on the official CFA Institute website for final and updated policies.<\/p>\n<p><em>CFA Institute, CFA\u00ae, and Chartered Financial Analyst\u00ae are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 <span id=\"year\"><\/span> Kamran Rashid. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script>document.getElementById(\"year\").innerText = new Date().getFullYear();<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times can I attempt the CFA exam? 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