Level II exam cost and deadlines
Registration is $1,140 by the window's early deadline and $1,490 after it. Pick a 2027 window to see your fee today, every deadline and the weekly hours to plan.
Registration fee if you register today
$1,140 to $1,490
Early rate until October 14, 2026, then $1,490.
- Exam dates
- May 18, 2027 to May 22, 2027
- Early registration deadline
- October 14, 2026
- Registration closes
- February 10, 2027
- Invoice payment deadline
- January 1, 2027
- Scheduling deadline
- February 16, 2027
- Disability accommodations request deadline
- February 17, 2027
- Rescheduling deadline
- May 7, 2027
2027 windows and fees
| Window | Exam dates | $1,140 until | $1,490 until |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | May 18, 2027 to May 22, 2027 | Oct 14, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 |
| August 2027 | Aug 23, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 |
| November 2027 | Nov 20, 2027 to Nov 24, 2027 | Not yet published | Not yet published |
See where you stand first
The free diagnostic has five short item sets, one from each topic weighted 10 to 15%, and takes 45 minutes. No account. You get your score by topic and a lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the Level II exam cost?
CFA Institute's 2027 Level II registration fee is $1,140 before the window's early registration deadline and $1,490 after it. There is no enrollment fee.
When is the early deadline for August 2027?
January 20, 2027. Registration for the August 23 to 27 window closes on April 29, 2027.
When is the early deadline for May 2027?
It was October 14, 2026. Registration for the May 18 to 22 window closes on February 10, 2027, at the standard rate.
How many hours should I plan to study?
CFA Institute says successful candidates report studying on average over 300 hours for each level. The planner turns that into hours a week for your window.