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FRM Exam Dates

Track every GARP registration and scheduling window in one place. Use this planner to book your center early, protect your preferred slot, and keep your revision timeline realistic.

Plan the attempt

Build your schedule with buffer time

Use these quick pointers before you pick a window. A small buffer for mocks and travel planning keeps you calm when the exam dates get closer.

Lock slots early

Registration closes before scheduling does. Book your center as soon as you pay to avoid spillover locations.

Work backward

Plan mocks and revision 3-4 weeks before the exam so you are free when the scheduling window ends.

Stay synced with GARP

Deadlines follow test-center time zones. Cross-check confirmation emails for any city-specific changes.

Exam dates & deadlines

All windows are for 2026 attempts and follow GARP-announced timelines.

Early attempt

May 2026 window

Popular for candidates who want room for a second attempt in the year.

Exam dates

  • Part I - May 10 - 16, 2026
  • Part II - May 17 - 20, 2026

Registration window

  • Early - Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
  • Standard - Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Scheduling window

  • Select exam slot - Dec 1, 2025 - Apr 25, 2026
Balanced prep

August 2026 window

Gives you the summer runway while keeping results in time for year-end plans.

Exam dates

  • Part I - Aug 8 - 9, 2026 (AM sessions)
  • Part II - Aug 8 - 9, 2026 (PM sessions)

Registration window

  • Early - Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2026
  • Standard - May 1 - Jun 30, 2026

Scheduling window

  • Select exam slot - Mar 1 - Jul 25, 2026
Last window

November 2026 window

Ideal if you want extra prep time or need to balance work sprints before the holidays.

Exam dates

  • Part I - Nov 8 - 14, 2026
  • Part II - Nov 15 - 19, 2026

Registration window

  • Early - May 1 - Jul 31, 2026
  • Standard - Aug 1 - Sep 30, 2026

Scheduling window

  • Select exam slot - May 1 - Oct 24, 2026

Reminders

Keep the cut-offs visible

Add these checkpoints to your calendar so you do not miss a fee jump or a scheduling deadline. Share them with your study partner to keep each other accountable.

  • Slots for metro centers shrink fastest. Schedule right after registering.
  • Keep the registration and scheduling cut-offs on your calendar; they are different windows.
  • All dates are based on GARP notices; always verify the city-level timing shared in your confirmation email.

GARP occasionally fine-tunes test-center availability. Always check the email you receive after paying the fee and scheduling the slot. If anything changes, reschedule at the earliest to avoid spillover centers.