Creating a strong global community of investment professionals begins at the society level.
Your membership with the society is an introduction to a community of professionals who are committed to the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.
Join CFA Society India to build your local network, raise standards and effect change in your market.
Membership Types
Regular Membership
Investment professionals directly involved in or supporting the investment decision-making process. Regular membership is a prerequisite to earning the CFA charter.
OR
3 professional references if none of them are an active regular member of CFA Society India.CFA Society India can help you with reference, please write us at
membership@india.cfasociety.orgAffiliate Membership
Investment professionals who do not meet the eligibility requirements of regular memberships.
OR
3 professional references if none of them are an active regular member of CFA Society India.CFA Society India can help you with reference, please write us at
membership@india.cfasociety.orgMembership Dues
CFA Institute
CFA Society India
Prorated Membership Dues
Annual Membership Dues
CFA Society India annual membership dues are INR 5,000 + GST* for the full membership period (1 July – 30 June). The annual fee for first-time members can vary depending on the month they join.
*New Members, joining from 1st August will have to use a discount code in order to reflect the prorated dues. The code is
How to apply for CFA Society India Membership
To apply for your CFA Institute and CFA Society India membership, visit here - cfainstitute.org/membership/join and complete all sections — Personal Profile, Address, Education, Work Experience, Select Society, References and Submit.
Section “Select Society”:
To apply for CFA Society India Membership, applicant needs to select “CFA Society India” or “Indian Association of Investment Professionals” under the section named “select society” and add the society to their cart.
Once "CFA Society India" is selected as the society (Image 1),
The shopping cart indicates that the society dues will be collected separately. And when applicants complete the CFA Institute membership payment, the shopping cart will prompt them to pay their India Society dues (Image 2).
Click on "Pay India Society Dues" to pay your society membership dues in INR. Only then you will be an active member of CFA Society India.
Do You Qualify for Professional Leave?
Available for the following circumstances:
- Change of profession (outside of the investment industry)
- Family, health, or personal matters
- Unemployment
- Full-time student
- Retired
How to Claim Reduced Dues
If you meet the requirements for Professional Leave status, update your membership status with us. The reduced rate will automatically reflect in your transaction the next time you renew.