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Best CFA Courses in India

There are 7 CFA courses listed in India, from 4 institutes. Fees run from ₹25,000 to ₹64,900. Programmes run 10-12 months, 150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded, 8-10 months. 3 of 7 include placement or internship support, and 1 offer EMI. Fees are set by the institute and last checked November 2026.

Institutes on this page teach in person in Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, including Bhoslenagar, Connaught Place, Andheri East, Shivajinagar.

CFA courses compared

Fees, duration and next batch for cfa courses in India
InstituteCourseFee (INR) DurationFormatNext batch Placement support
FinTree CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom) ₹64,900 10-12 months Offline 7 Nov 2026 No
The WallStreet School CFA Level 1 Coaching ₹39,000 150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded Hybrid - Yes
FinTree CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School) ₹54,900 10-12 months Online · Live 7 Nov 2026 No
FinTree CFA Level III Prep Program ₹48,000 8-10 months Online · Live 15 Nov 2026 No
IMS Proschool CFA Level 1 Course ₹25,000 36 weeks Hybrid - Yes
Fintelligents CFA Level 1 Course ₹32,000 220+ hours Online · Live - Yes
FinTree CFA Level II Prep Program ₹63,000 8-10 months Hybrid 7 Nov 2026 No

CFA institutes in India

FinTree: CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom)

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom)
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Offline
Location
Bhoslenagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Centres
Bhoslenagar, Pune
Duration
10-12 months
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹64,900
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

The WallStreet School: CFA Level 1 Coaching

The WallStreet School (TWSS) is a finance and accounting training institute founded in New Delhi in 2009. It runs Financial Modeling & Valuations, Investment Banking, CFA, FRM, ACCA, US CMA, US CPA, CIMA and CFP programmes in classroom, live-online and pre-recorded formats, with classrooms in Connaught Place, New Delhi and Andheri East, Mumbai. It is an ACCA Gold Learning Partner and describes its FRM curriculum as GARP-approved and itself as an official exam-prep provider for CIMA.

Institute
The WallStreet School
Course
CFA Level 1 Coaching
Specialisation
Ethical & Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management
Format
Hybrid
Location
Delhi, Mumbai
Centres
Connaught Place, Delhi · Andheri East, Mumbai
Duration
150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹39,000
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Students trained
50826+

FinTree: CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School)

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School)
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Online · Live
Duration
10-12 months
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹54,900
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

FinTree: CFA Level III Prep Program

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level III Prep Program
Specialisation
Ethical and Professional Standards, Asset Allocation, Derivatives and Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Management Pathway, Private Market Pathway, Private Wealth Pathway
Format
Online · Live
Duration
8-10 months
Level
Advanced
Approximate fee
₹48,000
Next batch
15 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

IMS Proschool: CFA Level 1 Course

IMS Proschool, from the IMS Group, teaches finance and accounting qualifications including CFA, ACCA, CFP, CPA and US CMA, along with financial modelling and investment banking operations, and states 14+ years in professional finance education. It lists 17 centres in cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, and also runs live online classes. Its courses prepare students for the exams of bodies such as ACCA and FPSB India, and Proschool also issues its own course certificates.

Institute
IMS Proschool
Course
CFA Level 1 Course
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Construction
Format
Hybrid
Location
Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Surat
Centres
Mumbai · Shivajinagar, Pune · Delhi · Chintal, Hyderabad · Bengaluru · Mylapore, Chennai · Kadavanthara, Kochi · Hungerford Street, Kolkata · Hazratganj, Lucknow · Vastrapur, Ahmedabad · Vesu, Surat
Duration
36 weeks
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹25,000
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Students trained
75000+

Fintelligents: CFA Level 1 Course

Fintelligents Learning LLP was established in 2017 and founded in Mumbai by Ganesh Nayak; it trains candidates for finance certifications including CFA, FRM, SCR, FRR, CAIA and ACCA, plus FP&A. Courses run as recorded video lectures and live online classes across India, with classroom batches offered only in Mumbai, and its office is at Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane. Credentials such as CFA and FRM are awarded by CFA Institute and GARP after their exams, not by Fintelligents.

Institute
Fintelligents
Course
CFA Level 1 Course
Specialisation
Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives
Format
Online · Live
Duration
220+ hours
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹32,000
Placement / internship assistance
Yes

FinTree: CFA Level II Prep Program

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level II Prep Program
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Hybrid
Location
Bhoslenagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Centres
Bhoslenagar, Pune
Duration
8-10 months
Level
Intermediate
Approximate fee
₹63,000
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CFA course cost in India?

Across the 7 CFA courses listed in India, fees run from ₹25,000 to ₹64,900. 1 of 7 offer EMI, so the fee can be paid monthly. Fees are set by the institute, are approximate, and were last checked November 2026. Confirm the current figure with the institute before you enrol.

How long does a CFA course take in India?

Listed durations are 10-12 months, 150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded, 8-10 months, 36 weeks, 220+ hours. Part-time and weekend batches covering the same syllabus run longer than full-time ones, so compare the syllabus rather than the number of months.

Which CFA courses in India include placement support?

3 of the 7 CFA courses listed in India include placement or internship assistance. Placement support means different things at different institutes, interview preparation, referrals, or a guarantee. Ask which one is being offered, and get it in writing.

Can I take a CFA course online in India?

3 of the 7 listed CFA courses are online; the other 4 run in person or hybrid. The online programmes listed here are live-taught with an instructor, not pre-recorded video.

Where are the CFA institutes in India?

Institutes teaching CFA in India have centres in Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, including Bhoslenagar, Connaught Place, Andheri East, Shivajinagar. Each listing below names the institute's own centres, so you can choose on travel time as well as on fee.

Do I need a degree to join a CFA course in India?

Most CFA programmes listed here accept beginners and career changers; executive and postgraduate programmes usually ask for work experience or a related degree. Each listing shows its level, so check that field before applying.