CFA Program Decoded: Career, Cost & Scholarship Opportunities

Overview: Wondering whether the CFA Program is right for you — and how to fund it? Join Poonji Vidhya for a free, no-jargon session where a CFA Charterholder explains the entire program in plain Hinglish, with real examples from Indian markets. This is an information and guidance session, not a sales pitch. You'll leave knowing exactly what CFA takes, what it costs, what it pays, and how to get a scholarship. Topics Covered: What is the CFA Program? Levels I, II and III explained Eligibility, registration windows, exam pattern and passing standards Total cost breakdown: CFA Institute fees, study material, coaching Career paths after CFA in India — equity research, asset management, wealth management, investment banking, risk; realistic salary ranges CFA vs MBA vs CA vs FRM — how to choose based on your goal Scholarships: CFA Institute Access Scholarship, Women's Scholarship, Student Scholarship — who qualifies, how to apply, deadlines Poonji Vidhya's own scholarship pathway (FinQuest Scholarship Competition + National CFA Scholarship Quiz on Unstop) Study plan for a working professional vs a full-time student Live Q&A Who Can Attend (Eligibility): Students of B.Com, BBA, BMS, Economics, Engineering or any graduation stream Final-year students and recent graduates Working professionals in finance, banking or accounts CA / CS / CMA students exploring an additional qualification Open to all colleges and all specializations. No prior finance knowledge required. Format & Process: Mode: Online via Google Meet Date: Saturday, 05 Sep. 2026] Registration is free. Individual registration only. No team entry required. Speaker: Nikhil Gupta, CFA — CFA Charterholder (cleared all three levels on first attempt). Founder of Poonji Vidhya, with 7+ years of teaching and practice experience across mutual fund distribution, NBFC and cooperative banking. Teaches CFA Level I and Level II in Hinglish using Indian company examples. What You Get: Free CFA roadmap PDF (syllabus + timeline + fee sheet) Scholarship application checklist with deadlines