The CFA Institute has released the results for the **Level 1 August 2025 examination**. Candidates who took the exam between August 20 and August 26 can now access their scorecards online. The pass rate for this session stands at **43%**, indicating a slight decrease from the previous May exam.
This 43% pass rate is two percentage points lower than the **45% recorded for the May 2025 Level 1 exam**. However, it remains above the decade’s average pass rate of 41% for Level 1 candidates. The results were graded by subject matter experts using the Angoff method, and each candidate receives a detailed performance summary alongside their scorecard.
How to Check CFA Level 1 August 2025 Results
Candidates can follow these steps to access their detailed CFA August 2025 results:
- Visit the official website of the CFA Institute.
- Navigate to the ‘Programs’ tab, then select the ‘results’ section.
- Enter your registered email ID and password to log in.
- The result and scorecard will display on the screen.
- Download and print the scorecard for your records.
CFA Level 1 Pass Rate Trends
The pass rate for the CFA Level 1 exam shows fluctuations across different sessions. The 43% rate for August 2025 continues these trends. Below is a summary of recent Level 1 pass rates:
| Session | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 43% |
| May 2025 | 45% |
| February 2025 | 45% |
| November 2024 | 43% |
| August 2024 | 44% |
| May 2024 | 46% |
| February 2024 | 44% |
| November 2023 | 35% |
| August 2023 | 37% |
| May 2023 | 39% |
| February 2023 | 38% |
| November 2022 | 36% |
| August 2022 | 37% |
Upcoming CFA Result Dates
Future CFA Level 2 and Level 3 August 2025 session results are also scheduled for release soon. Candidates should note these upcoming dates:
CFA Level 2 August 2025 results are expected on **October 9, 2025**. These results will be emailed to candidates by 9:00 AM ET (6:30 PM IST). The email will indicate a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ status and include a detailed summary of performance.
CFA Level 3 results for the August 2025 session are anticipated on **October 16, 2025**. Candidates for Level 3 should also monitor their registered email addresses for their official result notifications on this date.