The CFA L1 + Analyst Stack Combo bridges the gap between investment theory and investment practice. Sanjay Saraf Sir's CFA Level 1 Full Immersion Programme (600+ hours, 2027 curriculum) teaches the investment theory and ethical foundations of professional investing. Analyst Stack, taught by 15 industry practitioners, teaches you to apply that theory - building models, analysing real companies, and positioning yourself for Day 1 impact. By the time you interview, you have both the credential AND a portfolio of real work samples.
30+ years of proving that the CFA curriculum has no concept too complex - only explanations not good enough yet. Sanjay Saraf Sir + 15 industry practitioners, CFA, FRM, CIIA, CPM, CTM, CIB. MS Finance from ICFAI Hyderabad. Gold Medallist awarded by Late Dr. Manmohan Singh.
This timeline is pulled directly from CFA Institute's official Dates & Fees page. Fees are paid to CFA Institute and are independent of any SSEI programme fee.
CFA Institute opened registration for the August 2026 window. Candidates could register via the candidate portal.
Early rate of USD 1,140 was available until this date. Standard rate of USD 1,490 applied from 22 Jan 2026.
Scholarship application window closed. If awarded, exam fee reduced to USD 350. Apply for the next window instead.
Registration window closed. If you are registered, proceed to scheduling your slot before 7 Jul 2026.
Last date to book your Prometric/Pearson VUE slot. Miss this and your registration is forfeited - no refund.
Last day to change your exam appointment (centre or time). USD 250 rescheduling fee applies. No changes permitted after this.
Official 6-day computer-based testing window at a Prometric/Pearson VUE centre. You sit your pre-scheduled slot - one attempt per window.
CFA Institute releases pass/fail results and percentile decile band within 8–9 weeks of the window close, via your candidate portal.
CFA Institute opened registration for the August 2026 window. Candidates could register via the candidate portal.
Early rate of USD 1,140 was available until this date. Standard rate of USD 1,490 applied from 22 Jan 2026.
Scholarship application window closed. If awarded, exam fee reduced to USD 350. Apply for the next window instead.
Registration window closed. If you are registered, proceed to scheduling your slot before 7 Jul 2026.
Last date to book your Prometric/Pearson VUE slot. Miss this and your registration is forfeited - no refund.
Last day to change your exam appointment (centre or time). USD 250 rescheduling fee applies. No changes permitted after this.
Official 6-day computer-based testing window at a Prometric/Pearson VUE centre. You sit your pre-scheduled slot - one attempt per window.
CFA Institute releases pass/fail results and percentile decile band within 8–9 weeks of the window close, via your candidate portal.
CFA L1 teaches you what to think about; Analyst Stack teaches you how to do the job. CFA L1 gives the foundation; Analyst Stack immediately applies those concepts to real-world modelling, equity research, and career launch. By the time you interview, you have both the credential and a portfolio of real work samples.