FRM Exam windows, registration deadlines and fees (2026)
GARP offers the FRM® Exam Part I and Part II in three windows each year. These are the 2026 dates and fees from the 2026 FRM Candidate Guide. GARP notes that all fees are subject to change; dates for 2027 were not published when this guide was written. Checked against the 2026 FRM Candidate Guide on October 11, 2026. Dates and fees are GARP's and can change: always confirm on garp.org/frm before you register.
2026 windows
| Window | Part I | Part II | Early registration | Standard registration | Deadline to schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | May 9–15 | May 16–19 | Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2026 | April 25, 2026 |
| August | Aug 7–8 (morning session only) | Aug 7–8 (afternoon session only) | Mar 1 – Apr 30, 2026 | May 1 – Jun 30, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| November | Nov 14–20 | Nov 21–25 | May 1 – Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1 – Sep 30, 2026 | October 24, 2026 |
All exams are computer-based. Candidates in China, Hong Kong and Thailand schedule through the provider ATA; everyone else schedules through PSI. More than 100 exam sites are available around the world, and slots are first come, first served.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Early registration (per Part) | USD 600 |
| Standard registration (per Part) | USD 800 |
| Enrollment fee (once, when you first register for Part I) | USD 400 |
| Deferral (once, to one of the next two administrations) | USD 250 |
| Extra processing fee for payment by ACH or wire | USD 50 |
The enrollment fee is not charged again unless you have not passed Part II within four years after passing Part I.
Changing your date
- Rescheduling: you have one free opportunity to move your sitting to another available day and time within the same window.
- Deferring: you may defer your registration once, to one of the next two available exam administrations, for a fee of USD 250. A deferral must be submitted by the last day of registration (March 31 for May, June 30 for August, September 30 for November).
- GARP updates the FRM readings every year. Deferring may mean you need the next year's study materials.
Which window should you choose?
Work backwards from the exam date. GARP says candidates spend about 275 hours studying on average, with reported times from under 100 to over 400. At 10 hours a week that is about 28 weeks; at 15 hours a week, about 18 weeks; at 20 hours a week, about 14 weeks. Part II needs Part I passed first, so a candidate sitting both Parts in the same window must be ready for both at once.
In FRM Prep, set your exam date under Settings. The app counts down to the first day of your window (or to the day you pick), and the daily goal it recommends is the smallest goal that gets you through every question before the last week, which is kept for review and a final simulation.