FRM Exam essentials
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The essentials
Exam dates & results
| Exam | Testing windows | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | May, August, and November | Within 8 weeks of the exam window closing, through the candidate portal. |
| Part II | May, August, and November | Within 8 weeks of the exam window closing, through the candidate portal. |
Plan your sitting
Published exam dates and deadlines*
November registration was closed at the source check. GARP listed May registration from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, but had not confirmed the May testing dates. Check GARP for those dates; a registration deadline is not a testing date.
2026 published schedule
| Exam | Testing window | Registration and scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | through |
For already-registered candidates. |
| Part II | through |
For already-registered candidates. |
Application and exam fees*
| Fee and where to pay | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| One-time enrollment for new Part I candidatesPay GARP in the candidate portal with your first Part I registration. | US$400 |
| Each part: early / standard registrationPay GARP in the candidate portal when registering for the part and window. | US$600 / US$800 |
Your next study session
Free FRM Practice & PDFs
About 240 hours as a starting benchmark
GARP reports an average of about 240 study hours, with large differences between candidates. That is 24 weeks at 10 hours per week or 16 weeks at 15 hours. Treat this as a planning reference for your next sitting.
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Registration, booking & results help
Open the step you need.
How to apply and payPay GARP for your part and window; new Part I candidates also enroll.
Before you apply
Passing both parts and meeting GARP’s relevant professional-experience requirement are separate steps toward certification. Review the candidate rules and completion deadlines before registering.
Pay GARP for your chosen part and window. First-time Part I candidates also pay the one-time enrollment fee.
Choose your part and window in GARP’s portal
Create or sign in to your candidate account and select the exam registration. Review the early or standard fee and applicable tax.
Complete payment before the deadline
Keep the registration receipt. If paying by bank transfer or another delayed method, allow time for GARP to receive payment by the applicable deadline.
For an unconfirmed registration or payment, use GARP member services. Consult GARP’s payment instructions before sending funds. GARP fees and payment instructions.
How to book your examGARP → My Programs → Exam Setup → PSI or ATA for your region.
Registering does not choose a seat. Appointments are first come, first served, and must be scheduled by GARP’s separate scheduling deadline.
Check centers for your exam month
Use the PSI or ATA locator linked from GARP’s logistics page. In PSI’s locator, select your exam month so the list matches your sitting.
GARP scheduling instructions and test-center locatorsBook from your GARP candidate portal
Open My Programs, then Exam Setup, to reach the scheduler for your region. Select the available center, date, and time, and save the completed appointment confirmation.
If your preferred center is full, compare other dates or centers in the registered window. For booking problems, use the provider’s support shown in the scheduler; GARP handles registration and eligibility problems. GARP scheduling instructions and test-center locators.
Where to find your resultsGARP emails you when results are ready in your candidate portal.
GARP releases results within eight weeks after the exam window closes. It emails you when they are ready in your candidate portal.
Check for GARP’s result notification
Use the email address attached to your GARP registration and check its spam folder.
Open your result in GARP’s portal
Sign in with the account used for registration and open the result for your part and sitting. Save your result and topic-performance information.
If results have been released but yours is unavailable, contact GARP member services with your candidate information and sitting. Official FRM results are provided by GARP, not the appointment provider. GARP candidate FAQs.
Keep preparing with our study guides
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Eligibility, dates, and exam day
Study planning and retakes
Compare exam programs
Official websites & sources
GARP handles registration and results. Appointments use ATA in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Thailand, and PSI elsewhere. Enter the appropriate scheduler through your GARP account.
- GARP
- The Global Association of Risk Professionals collects enrollment and exam fees and releases results through its candidate portal.
Open the GARP candidate portal - PSI / ATA
- Run the location-specific appointment systems. GARP’s logistics page links to both test-center locators.
GARP scheduling instructions and test-center locators
- GARP result timing and delivery
- GARP exam fees and payments
- GARP candidate FAQs
- GARP scheduling instructions and test-center locators
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Notes
- * Application and exam fees: Applicable VAT/GST and any payment-processing charges are additional. Confirm the price for your selected exam window. ↩ Return to content
- * Published exam dates: Published windows, not reserved appointments. Source: GARP exam dates and logistics, checked Oct 9, 2026. ↩ Return to content