The FRM November 2026 exam is 12 weeks away. Standard registration closes September 30 — 41 days from today. The fee is $800 per part. After September 30, there is no late registration. The window closes entirely.
If you have not registered yet, this is your last chance to secure your spot at standard fees. If you have already registered, this is your 10-week study plan.
FRM Part 1 pass rate: 47% (November 2025). Historical range: 45-58%. FRM Part 2 pass rate: 50% (November 2025). Historical range: 50-60%.
Roughly half of all candidates fail. The difference is not intelligence — it is preparation structure and timing.
Register now: Standard registration ($800 per part) closes September 30, 2026. No late registration available.
Start your FRM prep with topic-wise mock tests: https://financecertificationprep.in
For Part 1 Candidates — 10-Week Plan
Part 1 is 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours, 4 topics:
- Foundations of Risk Management (20%) — CAPM, APT, risk frameworks, governance
- Quantitative Analysis (20%) — probability, statistics, regression, VaR models
- Financial Markets and Products (30%) — highest weight. Banks, insurance, derivatives, central clearing
- Valuation and Risk Models (30%) — bonds, options, hedging, stress testing
Weeks 1-4 (Aug 20 — Sep 16): Cover Financial Markets and Products (30%) and Valuation and Risk Models (30%) first. Together 60% of the exam. 2 weeks on each. 80+ practice questions per topic.
Weeks 5-7 (Sep 17 — Oct 7): Cover Foundations (20%) and Quantitative Analysis (20%). More conceptual. 7 days each. 60+ practice questions per topic.
Week 8 (Oct 8 — Oct 14): First full mock exam. Score topic by topic. Register before September 30 if you have not already — this is your last week.
Weeks 9-10 (Oct 15 — Oct 28): Two more full mocks. Build an error log. Focus on your two weakest topics. Stop reading new material by October 20.
Weeks 11-12 (Oct 29 — Nov 13): Final review. Error log only. 2-3 practice sets per day. Rest the last 2 days.
Practice Part 1 mocks: https://financecertificationprep.in
For Part 2 Candidates — 10-Week Plan
Part 2 is 80 questions, 4 hours, 6 topics: Market Risk (20%), Credit Risk (20%), Operational Risk (20%), Liquidity & Treasury (15%), Investment Management (15%), Current Issues (10%)
Weeks 1-4: Market Risk and Credit Risk (40% combined). 2 weeks each. 80+ questions per topic.
Weeks 5-6: Operational Risk (20%) and Liquidity & Treasury (15%). 7 days each.
Week 7: Investment Management (15%). 5 days. Register by September 30 if not done.
Week 8: First full mock. Score topic by topic.
Weeks 9-10: Current Issues (10%) — read GARP’s published material twice. Two more full mocks. Error log. Weak-area review.
Weeks 11-12: Final review. Error log only. Rest.
Practice Part 2 mocks: https://financecertificationprep.in
5 Mistakes That Cost Candidates the Exam
- Waiting to register: After September 30, the window is closed. No late registration. Register now or miss this cycle entirely.
- Skipping mocks: Candidates who take 3+ full mocks have a significantly higher pass rate.
- Ignoring topic weights: Financial Markets and Products is 30% of Part 1. Market and Credit Risk are 40% of Part 2. Prioritize by weight.
- Memorizing formulas without application: GARP tests whether you can apply a formula to a scenario, not recite it.
- Leaving Current Issues for the last 3 days: Part 2 Current Issues is 10% for low effort — but only if you read the material twice. Cramming does not work.
Register before September 30. Start studying today. Take at least 3 mocks. Pass.
Start your FRM prep with topic-wise mock tests and full-length exams: https://financecertificationprep.in
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