FRM Exam 2025: Syllabus, Eligibility & Important Dates

1. FRM EXAM 2025: Syllabus, Eligibility & Important Dates

2. Summary The Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) certification, awarded by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), is one of the most prestigious global designations in risk management. If you're planning to appear for the FRM Exam in 2025, this guide covers everything you need to know about the syllabus, eligibility, and important exam dates.

3. Eligibility Criteria One of the most attractive features of the FRM program is that there is no minimum qualification required to appear for FRM Part 1. Students from any educational background, including undergraduates, can register for the exam. However, to receive the FRM certification, candidates must: Pass FRM Part I and FRM Part II Have two years of full-time work experience in risk management, trading, portfolio management, auditing, or related finance roles Submit the experience within 5 years of clearing Part II

4. FRM Part 1 Syllabus – 2025 The FRM Part I exam focuses on foundational tools and concepts in risk management. The syllabus is divided into four topics with different weightages: 1. Foundations of Risk Management (20%) Covers risk types, governance, risk-adjusted returns, Basel norms, and ethics. 2. Quantitative Analysis (20%) Includes probability, regression, time-series forecasting, distributions, and statistics used in risk models.

5. 3. Financial Markets and Products (30%) Deals with derivatives, fixed income, interest rate products, futures, forwards, swaps, and market structures. 4. Valuation and Risk Models (30%) Focuses on Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, credit risk, operational risk, and option pricing models. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 4 hours, and is administered via computer-based testing (CBT)

6. FRM Exam 2025 – Key Dates GARP conducts the FRM exams three times a year for **Part 1** (May, August, and November) and twice for Part 2 (May, Aug and Nov). Part I: May 10–16, 2025 Part II: May 17–21, 2025 ➤ MAY 2025 Exam Dates: August 8–9, 2025 ➤ AUG 2025 Part I: November 8–14, 2025 Part II: November 15–19, 2025 ➤ NOV 2025 Note: Exact dates may vary slightly. Refer to GARP’s official website for final scheduling.

7. Registration Deadlines Registration Opens: December 2024 Early Registration Deadline: March 31, 2025 Standard Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025 Last Day to Schedule Exam: April 30, 2025 Candidates who miss the early bird deadline must pay a higher registration fee. GARP also offers a deferral option for an additional fee if candidates need to move their exam to the next available window.

8. Preparation Tips for FRM Aspirants Allocate 200–300 hours of study time for Part 1 Start at least 4–6 months in advance Focus more on Valuation & Risk Models and Financial Markets Practice extensively using mock tests and GARP official materials Master your financial calculator early for efficiency during the exam

9. Final Thoughts The FRM certification not only builds expertise in risk assessment and control but also opens doors to top jobs in banking, investment management, credit risk, and consulting. With its growing demand in India and abroad, 2025 is a great time to start your FRM journey. Stay updated with key dates, follow a smart study plan, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a certified Financial Risk Manager.

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