Who this course is for
- College students in their final years who want to start CFA early and need concepts explained simply first.
- Working professionals who can study 60–120 minutes a day: live classes are recorded and every lab and mock works on the phone.
- Non-finance graduates. Each idea starts in plain Hinglish with an Indian example (banks, Nifty companies, RBI policy) before the exam terminology.
- Students anywhere in India. Everything runs online in your Poonji Vidhya account; Jaipur students can also visit our office for counselling.
How the course works
- Live classes, then recordings. Join live, or watch the recording later; lectures follow the curriculum’s reading order.
- A lab for every reading. Practise each concept straight after you learn it. Your answers are saved to your account.
- Question bank with worked answers. Every question explains the answer step by step, in English or Hinglish.
- Mocks that tell you what to revise. Chapter-wise question bank, subject mocks and full mocks in exam mode, plus scheduled live mocks with your rank.
- Doubts with your mentor. Raise a doubt on any question, with a screenshot, and get it answered.
- One account, phone and computer. Start on your laptop, continue on your phone; progress follows you.
The Level I exam at a glance
Source: CFA Institute, Level I exam page.
What you study
| Topic | 2026 outline | 2027 outline |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15–20% | 10–15% |
| Quantitative Methods | 6–9% | 11–14% |
| Economics | 6–9% | 6–9% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11–14% | 11–14% |
| Corporate Issuers | 6–9% | 6–9% |
| Equity Investments | 11–14% | 11–14% |
| Fixed Income | 11–14% | 11–14% |
| Derivatives | 5–8% | 6–9% |
| Alternative Investments | 7–10% | 6–9% |
| Portfolio Management | 8–12% | 8–12% |
Exam weights from CFA Institute’s Level I exam outlines. The 2027 outline renames some topics (Corporate Finance, Equities, Derivatives and Risk Management, Portfolio Construction) and moves weight from Ethics to Quantitative Methods. Check cfainstitute.org for the outline that applies to your exam window.
Batches running now
- Feb 2027 batch (2027 syllabus). Classes started 23 October 2026: Quantitative Methods first, then Equity from 18 November. Subject mocks run in December and early January, full mocks from 9 January, exam window 22–28 February 2027.
- Nov 2026 batch. In the final phase: four full mocks, mock reviews and doubt sessions until 8 November, then light revision before the 11–17 November exam window.
- Class timing. Live classes run 4:00–7:00 PM IST unless a session says otherwise; each recording appears afterwards under its chapter.
- Live mocks. Register under Live mocks on your dashboard before the window opens; one attempt in exam mode, with your rank and chapter-wise analysis.
How long it takes
Successful candidates report more than 300 hours of study per level. At 90 minutes a day that is about 200 days; at 2 hours a day, about 150 days. The calculator on our homepage shows when you could be exam-ready at your own pace.
Studying with a full-time job
Live classes run 4:00–7:00 PM IST, so most working students study from the recordings and join live sessions when they can. A sample week:
- Weekdays, 60–90 minutes. One reading a day: the recorded lecture, then its lab.
- Saturday, 2–3 hours. Chapter questions for the week’s readings, and a doubt raised for anything unclear.
- Sunday, 2–3 hours. A subject test or a live mock when one is scheduled, then revise the topics it flags.
At about 10 hours a week, 300 hours takes roughly 30 weeks, so start 7–8 months before your exam window.
Your mentor
CFA charterholder who cleared all three levels in one attempt, with about 8 years in finance. Founder and lead mentor of Poonji Vidhya, Jaipur. Full profile · LinkedIn
Questions
Can I join from outside Jaipur?
Yes. All classes, labs, notes and mocks are online, so you can study from anywhere in India on your phone or computer.
Are classes live or recorded?
Both. Live classes run in your dashboard, and the recording appears afterwards under that chapter. The self-paced plan has recorded lectures, labs, the question bank and mocks; the live plan adds live classes and live mocks with rank.
Which syllabus do you teach, 2026 or 2027?
Both, depending on your exam window. The Nov 2026 batch follows the 2026 curriculum; the Feb 2027 batch follows the new 2027 curriculum, including the expanded Quantitative Methods and the restructured Equities and Ethics topics.
How is the CFA Level I exam structured?
180 multiple-choice questions in two sessions of 135 minutes, 90 questions each, according to CFA Institute.
Is the course in Hindi?
It is taught in Hinglish: concepts are explained in Hindi and English together, always with the English terms used in the exam.
What are the fees?
Fees depend on the plan (self-paced or live + self-paced). Book a free counselling call, or create a free account to see the plans.
Talk to us before you decide
Leave your number and we'll call you to suggest the right course and plan. Or visit us at Second Floor, Amber Tower, O-30, Sansar Chandra Road, Pink City, Jaipur 302001 · +91 78510 03243 · WhatsApp