CFA Institute Prep Provider
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CFA Institute Prep Provider
CFA® Level 2 Classes in Mumbai, built for the vignette.
You’ve cleared Level 1. Now the exam changes shape: 22 case-study vignettes, 88 questions and far deeper valuation work. Our classroom programme at our Vile Parle East head office is built around that shift — vignette drilling from the first subject, a personal mentor and 8 full-length mock exams.
New batch starts 17th October ’26
200+Hours of classroom training
3,000+Questions in CFA exam format
100%Money-back assurance
10,000+Candidates trained
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Why LeapUp
Why Level 1 passers choose LeapUp for Level 2.
Most candidates don't fail Level 2 for lack of material. They fail for lack of structure, practice and someone to ask. We built the programme around those three gaps.
Your timetable, on day one
You receive the full annual lecture schedule across all 10 subjects the moment you enrol — so you can plan college, work and revision around it.
A mentor you can reach
One named mentor stays with you through the programme for scheduling, doubts and course correction when a subject isn’t landing.
Practice built like the exam
80–160 questions per subject, topic-wise tests, mixed-subject mini mocks and 8 full-length mocks with performance analysis.
Every lecture, recorded
Missed a session or want a second pass before a mock? Full recordings available on the LMS for the length of your course.
Taught from the desk, not the textbook
Faculty who are expert in equity research, portfolio management and audit teach with live cases, so concepts stick past the exam hall.
Placement assistance
Resume review, mock interviews and career direction support to convert the qualification into an actual finance role.
100% money-back assurance
Attend, practise and sit the exam as prescribed. If you don’t clear, you’re eligible for a full refund. Terms shared upfront, in writing.
Study alongside your degree or job
Weekday and weekend batches, 10–15 hours a week. No career break, no gap year.
Level 1 vs Level 2
What actually changes after Level 1.
Same ten subjects, a very different exam. These are the six shifts that catch Level 1 passers out — and what your preparation has to account for.
Question format
Level 1: 180 standalone multiple-choice questions.
Level 2: 88 questions across 22 vignettes.Each case study carries four linked questions, so you have to find the relevant data before you can answer anything.
Pace
Level 1: about 90 seconds a question.
Level 2: about 3 minutes a question.That includes reading a page-long case. Two sessions of 2 hours 12 minutes, 44 questions each.
What is tested
Level 1: knowing the concept and the formula.
Level 2: applying it to a messy situation.Questions ask you to analyse, value and judge — rarely to simply recall.
Calculation depth
Level 1: one-step calculations.
Level 2: multi-step valuation.Free cash flow and residual income models, binomial trees, swap and option valuation, pension and consolidation adjustments.
Where the marks sit
Level 1: Quant carries 11–14%.
Level 2: weight moves to asset valuation.Quant drops to 5–10%, while Equity, Fixed Income, FSA and Portfolio Management each carry 10–15%.
Margin for error
Level 1: one wrong answer costs one mark.
Level 2: one misread vignette can cost four.Which is why reading discipline is trained as deliberately as the content.
The preparation path
How our CFA Level 2 preparation works — nine stages to exam day.
This is the sequence every LeapUp candidate follows. Nothing is left to “study when you can”.
01
Structured preparation
You get an indicative timetable covering all 10 subjects well in advance, so the whole year is visible before you start.
02
Classroom lectures
Face-to-face sessions at our Mumbai centre with your faculty mentors — questions asked and answered as you go.
03
Lecture recordings
Every classroom session is recorded and uploaded to the LMS, so you can revisit any explanation after class or catch up if you miss one.
04
Practice questions
80–160 questions per subject, written in CFA exam format rather than textbook format.
05
Subject tests
A test at the close of each subject, so gaps surface early instead of during the mocks.
06
Mixed-subject tests & doubt sessions
Mini mocks that cut across subjects, plus dedicated sessions to clear everything before mock season begins.
07
Mock exams
8 full-length mocks in the final 30 days, with analysis of where marks are actually being lost.
08
Exam mentoring
A dedicated guidance session on exam-day strategy, timing and scoring, with your mentor on call.
09
Sit Level 2
Walk in prepared. Clear the exam — or become eligible for the 100% money-back assurance.
Our Faculty
Learn from practitioners, not just teachers.
Our CFA Level 2 faculty are charterholders, portfolio managers, equity research analysts and chartered accountants — industry veterans who’ve done the work, and know how to make it click for students.
Ronak Gala
B.Com, MBA (NMIMS)Co-Founder of LeapUp Edutech and Parathya Capital, with 8+ years as a portfolio manager. Has taught at NSE Academy, NMIMS and DSIMS, and brings live portfolio decisions into the Level 2 classroom.
Harshit Shah
CA, LLB, B.ComCo-Founder of LeapUp Edutech and Pursuit Academy with 8+ years of teaching experience at NM College, UPG and NMIMS. Focused on simplifying concepts and building practical financial understanding.
Shreyash Kasliwal
CFA Level 3 ClearedEquity research analyst at Parathya Capital who has trained over 1,000 CFA candidates. Teaches valuation and equity investments the way analysts actually build a thesis.
Monil Mehta
CFA, FRMHas guided more than 2,500 CFA candidates through the programme. Specialises in risk, derivatives and the quantitative topics students most often stumble on.
Rohan Metai
CFA Level 3 ClearedFinance educator focused on making Level 2 concepts exam-ready, with an emphasis on translating theory into CFA-format question practice.
Dhruv Jetwani
CFA L2, BBA3+ years of experience in financial services, teaching quantitative methods and fixed income with a focus on exam-day problem solving.
Pooja Chhabra
CFA L2, B.ComFormerly with KPMG, bringing an audit and assurance perspective to financial statement analysis and the accounting standards Level 2 candidates must master.
Vidhi Raichura
CA, B.ComCFA Level II candidate and ex-EY, with 5+ years of teaching experience and 10,000+ students trained. Teaches financial statement analysis from an auditor's perspective.
Hitiksha Palan
CS, B.ComFinance educator and ex-Neo Wealth and Asset Management. Teaches Ethics & Professional Standards — one of the highest-weighted subjects on CFA Level 2 — through real-world case examples.
Karishma Gurdasani
CFA Level 3 ClearedTeaches Economics across the CFA Level 2 programme, linking macro frameworks to the rate, currency and cycle calls analysts make every day.
Aazam Gazi
CFA Level 2 ClearedTechnical analysis trainer who brings chart-based market reading into the curriculum, helping students connect market mechanics to what they see on a live screen.
Divyansh Rupani
CFA Level 3 ClearedPrivate equity and finance professional who has built operating and cash flow models, run valuations and worked on live fundraising rounds. B.M.S. (Finance) from H.R. College, Mumbai. Teaches financial modelling, valuation and corporate issuers from deal experience.
Prince Keshri
CFA Level 2 Cleared · NISM RAEquity research and derivatives analyst, NISM-certified in Research Analysis and Equity Derivatives. A LeapUp alumnus himself, he teaches derivatives, technical analysis and equity research using live market examples and option-chain data.
Parth Brahmbhatt
CFA Level 3 ClearedEquity Research Analyst at Ventura Securities, Mumbai, covering valuation and investment recommendations across sectors. Cleared all three CFA levels and teaches Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Corporate Issuers, Economics and Portfolio Management with a first-principles approach.
Our centre
Where you’ll be studying in Mumbai.
Classes run at our Mumbai centre. Drop in for a demo lecture or a chat with a counsellor before you decide.
LeapUp Edutech — Mumbai
10th Floor, Padmavati Heights, Shraddhanand Rd, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057
Get directions Item-set training
How we train you to crack the vignette.
Knowing the syllabus is not enough at Level 2. You need a repeatable way to work through a case under time pressure — and that is a skill we teach on purpose.
Item sets from the first subject
Practice is written in vignette format from day one, not saved for mock season — so the format stops feeling new long before the exam.
Questions first, case second
You learn to scan the four questions, then read the vignette looking for exactly what they need, instead of absorbing every line.
Twelve minutes per item set
Timed drills build the habit of closing a vignette and moving on, so one hard case never eats the session.
Valuation, built step by step
Long calculations are broken into a fixed sequence in class, so you can rebuild a model under pressure rather than memorise an answer.
Errors sorted by cause
After each subject test and mock we separate concept gaps from misreads and timing slips, because each needs a different fix.
A mentor who knows your pattern
Your mentor reviews where your marks are going and adjusts your revision plan with you before the final 30 days.
Exam structure
CFA® Level 2 subject weightage and exam pattern.
Level 2 weightings in orange — useful when deciding where your revision hours go.
| Subject | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 10–15% | 10–15% | 10–15% |
| Quantitative Methods | 11–14% | 5–10% | — |
| Economics | 6–9% | 5–10% | 5–10% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11–14% | 10–15% | — |
| Corporate Issuers | 6–9% | 5–10% | — |
| Equity Investments | 11–14% | 10–15% | 10–15% |
| Fixed Income | 11–14% | 10–15% | 15–20% |
| Derivatives | 6–9% | 5–10% | 5–10% |
| Alternative Investments | 6–9% | 5–10% | 5–10% |
| Portfolio Management | 8–12% | 10–15% | 35–40% |
Plan your attempt
Which Level 2 window should you sit?
The most common Level 2 mistake is made before studying starts: picking a window that leaves too little time. Here is how to decide.
Three windows a year
Level 2 is offered in May, August and November. You can register for the next available window once your Level 1 result is out.
Count back six months
Give yourself around six months at 10–15 hours a week. If the nearest window leaves less than that, the next one is usually the better call.
Protect the last 30 days
The final month is for 8 full-length mocks and revision, not new material. Your timetable is built backwards from that.
Questions
CFA Level 2 FAQs — eligibility, fees, exam dates and more.
What is the CFA Charter?
The CFA Charter is the professional designation awarded by the CFA Institute (USA), the global body that sets standards in investment management and financial analysis. A charterholder has done three things: passed all three exam levels, accumulated the required relevant work experience, and committed to the Institute’s code of ethics.
How do I earn the Charter?
Pass Levels I, II and III. Complete 4,000 hours (roughly 3–4 years) of relevant investment or finance work experience. Become a member of the CFA Institute and abide by its ethical standards.
The Charter carries weight in portfolio management, equity research, investment banking and asset management.
Can I attempt Level 2 straight after clearing Level 1?
Yes — and most candidates do. You can register for the next available Level 2 window once your Level 1 result is out. Give yourself around 6 months of preparation, since the syllabus depth steps up considerably.
I’m working full-time. Can I still start?
Yes — a large share of candidates are working professionals, and the programme was designed with them in mind. Most study 10–15 hours a week over several months alongside a full-time job. Our weekend batches and full lecture recordings exist for exactly this.
When are the CFA Level 2 exams held?
CFA Level 2 is offered in May, August and November each year. Level 1 runs in February, May, August and November; Level 3 in February and August.
Where are the exam centres in India?
Exams run at Prometric computer-based testing centres across major Indian cities. You choose your preferred city and centre at registration, subject to seat availability in that exam window.
Can non-commerce students take the CFA?
Yes. The CFA Institute doesn’t require a specific academic background. Students from engineering, science, arts or any other stream can enrol as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
How much harder is Level 2 than Level 1?
Level 2 is widely considered the toughest of the three. The format shifts from standalone questions to item sets — vignettes where you read a case and answer linked questions — and the depth on valuation and financial reporting increases sharply. It rewards application over recall, which is exactly what our vignette drilling is built around.
How does the money-back assurance work?
If you meet the attendance, test and mock requirements set out at enrolment and still don’t clear Level 2, you become eligible for a 100% refund. The full terms are shared in writing before you pay — ask your counsellor for the document.
Next batch starts 17th October ’26
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