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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

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.

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

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

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BBA Finance (3 years) followed by CFA Level I–III
  4. Colleges
    Christ University Bangalore · Nmims Mumbai · Symbiosis Pune
  5. 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.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CAT
  3. Degree
    MBA Finance (2 years) from IIM or top B-school, combined with CFA charter
  4. Colleges
    IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
  5. 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.

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

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

SRCC
Shri Ram College of Commerce
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGMerit-based
Loyola Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
AutonomousChennai, Tamil Nadu
Merit (12th marks)
St. Xavier's College
St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai
AutonomousMumbai, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
Christ University
Christ University
Deemed UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Christ University Entrance TestCUET
NMIMS
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Deemed UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
IIM-A
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
AutonomousAhmedabad, Gujarat
CATGMAT
IIM Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Central GovtBengaluru, Karnataka
CATGMAT
IIM Calcutta
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Central GovtKolkata, West Bengal
CATGMAT
DSE
Delhi School of Economics
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET PGDSE Entrance Exam
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
Presidency University
Presidency University, Kolkata
State GovtKolkata, West Bengal
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
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