CFA Test Centers in India: City-Wise Locations, Slot Booking and Travel Checklist

Choosing a CFA examination city is only the beginning of booking your test. Candidates must also secure an available appointment for their examination level and testing window. A city appearing on the planned-location list does not guarantee that seats are available on a preferred date.

India’s planned CFA testing locations include major metropolitan areas and several regional cities. This gives candidates options when comparing travel distance, accommodation costs and appointment availability.

CFA Exam Cities in India

The table groups published planned locations by state or union territory. Actual appointments must be checked during scheduling.

Upcoming location: Thane is listed to begin testing with the February 2027 examination administration. Candidates should not assume it is available for a 2026 appointment.

How to Book Your CFA Examination Appointment

1. Complete examination registration and payment through your candidate account.
2. Open the examination-scheduling option once it becomes available.
3. Search for a suitable city and review available dates and times.
4. Select an appointment before the scheduling deadline.
5. Save the confirmation and verify the test-center address.

Registration and scheduling are separate steps. Paying the examination fee alone does not reserve a test-center appointment. A confirmed date and time are necessary to complete scheduling.

What If Your Preferred City Is Full?

Search across the entire examination window instead of restricting your search to one weekend. Consider nearby locations that are practical to reach. Additional capacity may become available, but candidates should not depend on new appointments appearing before the deadline.

Compare the total travel cost before selecting an alternative. A nearby city with convenient transport may be easier than a more distant location offering a preferred time.

Can You Change the Test Center Later?

Changes within the same examination window depend on available seats and the published rescheduling deadline. The listed rescheduling charge is USD 250, plus applicable taxes. Moving to a different examination window follows separate deferral rules.

Before Traveling to the Venue

• Use the address in your appointment confirmation.
• Check travel time to the actual venue, which may lie outside the city center.
• Review identification and permitted-item requirements.
• Monitor appointment emails for location or schedule changes.
• Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment.

Confirm the appointment before making nonrefundable travel arrangements. Keep the confirmation accessible and allow extra time for traffic and check-in so examination-day logistics do not interrupt your preparation.