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CFA Analyst

A CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a globally recognised finance professional specialising in investment analysis, portfolio management, and equity research. In India, CFA charterholders work at mutual funds, investment banks, private equity firms, and corporate treasury teams. The CFA Program is administered by CFA Institute USA and is pursued alongside or after a bachelor's degree in commerce, economics, or a related field.

Salary range

₹6–40 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Office

Paths to entry

4 routes

Actions for your grade

Study accountancy and economics concepts thoroughly in school
Open a paper-trading account to simulate buying and selling stocks
Attempt maths olympiads to sharpen analytical and problem-solving skills

Actions for your grade

Study accountancy and economics concepts thoroughly in school
Open a paper-trading account to simulate buying and selling stocks
Attempt maths olympiads to sharpen analytical and problem-solving skills

Your complete path from Grade 10 to CFA Analyst

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Com + CFA Program

Commerce

CFA exams are self-funded (approx ₹1–2L total); there is no Indian entrance exam for the CFA charter itself.

Now
Commerce Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
B.Com (3 years) followed by CFA Level I–III
Colleges
Srcc Delhi · Loyola College Chennai · St Xaviers Mumbai
Career
CFA Analyst

BBA Finance + CFA Program

Commerce

BBA builds practical finance and management grounding before tackling rigorous CFA exams.

Now
Commerce Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BBA Finance (3 years) followed by CFA Level I–III
Colleges
Christ University Bangalore · Nmims Mumbai · Symbiosis Pune
Career
CFA Analyst

MBA Finance + CFA Program

Any Stream

MBA + CFA is the most sought-after dual credential for senior buy-side and sell-side roles.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CAT
Degree
MBA Finance (2 years) from IIM or top B-school, combined with CFA charter
Colleges
IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
Career
CFA Analyst

B.Sc Economics/Maths + CFA

Science

A strong quantitative background from science stream is a distinct advantage in CFA Level II and III.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
B.Sc Economics or Mathematics (3 years) followed by CFA Level I–III
Colleges
Delhi School of Economics · IIT Bombay · Presidency University Kolkata
Career
CFA Analyst

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
CAT IIMs	Bachelor's degree 50%+	Very Hard	Nov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Srcc Delhi

Loyola Chennai

Loyola College, Chennai

AutonomousChennai, Tamil Nadu

Merit (12th marks)

St Xaviers Mumbai

Christ University Bangalore

Nmims Mumbai

Symbiosis Pune

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

IIM Calcutta

Delhi School of Economics

IIT Bombay

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

Presidency University Kolkata

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.