Offline CFA Level 2 Batch, Purasaiwakkam

CFA Level 2 Coaching in Chennai

CFA Level 2.
Go Beyond the Curriculum.

Clearing CFA Level 1 is a milestone. Level 2 is where the depth increases. We bring Level 2 classroom training, practical financial modelling, mentoring and career-oriented learning together in one classroom at our Purasaiwakkam centre.

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Small Batch

Weekend Classes

Project & Equity

Models Built in Class

1-on-1

Mentoring

Questions in the Exam

Vignette Item Sets

Exam Windows a Year

Days to Results

CFA Level 2 Offline Classes in Chennai

A Dedicated Classroom for CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2 preparation is often treated as an individual exam journey. We wanted to build something different.

Our CFA Level 2 offline batch in Chennai brings students together for classroom learning, practical application, discussion and continuous mentoring. At our Purasaiwakkam centre you learn, discuss, build and prepare alongside other CFA candidates.

The objective isn't just to clear Level 2. It's to keep building towards the CFA qualification and a career in finance.

Kamal Kishore G taking a CFA Level 2 Fixed Income class at Skilledgrad Purasaiwakkam — Fixed Income with Kamal Kishore G

CFA Level 2 students working on laptops during a Fixed Income class at Skilledgrad Purasaiwakkam — CFA Level 2 class, Purasaiwakkam

What the Batch Includes

One Classroom. Multiple Dimensions of Learning.

CFA Level 2 Preparation

Structured preparation across the Level 2 curriculum.

Practical Financial Modelling

Build Project Finance and Equity models alongside your CFA preparation.

Small Batch Learning

A deliberately small batch that encourages questions, discussion and interaction.

One-on-One Mentoring

Individual guidance on your preparation, progress, difficulties and career direction.

Dedicated Query Support

A dedicated WhatsApp group where you can reach faculty directly and resolve your Level 2 queries.

Offline Subject Tests

Regular subject-level tests to check your preparation and find the areas that need more work.

Skilledgrad Class PPTs

Access to our class presentations and supporting material for revision.

Placement Support

Included with every course, and open to you throughout your Level 2 preparation.

Why Our Approach Is Different

Build. Analyse. Discuss.

We don't see CFA Level 2 as simply another set of subjects to complete. Alongside the curriculum, you work on practical finance.

Project Finance Modelling

Understand how project assumptions translate into financial models and decision-making.

Equity Modelling

Work with company financials, assumptions, valuation and equity analysis.

A bridge between what you study for CFA and how finance is applied professionally.

Peer Learning

A CFA Level 2 Community in Chennai

Instead of attending classes and going home, you learn alongside others who are at different stages of their finance careers. Our Level 2 students come from backgrounds including:

Equity ResearchCredit ResearchPortfolio ResearchCorporate Finance

What this creates

Peer learning, professional interaction and exposure to different finance career paths, inside the same classroom.

If you want an offline CFA Level 2 community in Chennai rather than studying alone, this is what the Purasaiwakkam batch is built for.

Schedule

Weekend CFA Level 2 Classes

Designed for both working professionals and full-time students.

Weekend Classes

Structured around weekend learning, so working professionals and full-time students can both attend.

3 to 4 Hours per Session

Enough time for teaching, discussion, problem-solving and practical application.

Offline, Hybrid and Online

Learn in the mode that works best for you, with the same academic and query support.

Career-Oriented

CFA Level 2 With a Career-Oriented Approach

CFA is an important qualification, but we don't want you to wait until you complete it before thinking about your career. Alongside your preparation, we help you build practical capability in areas such as:

Equity ResearchCredit ResearchPortfolio ResearchCorporate FinanceProject FinanceFinancial Analysis

Qualification+Practical Skills+Career Direction

And we don't stop at Level 2

Our relationship with you doesn't have to end when the Level 2 exam is over. We keep encouraging students to complete the CFA qualification, including former students moving on to Level 3.

When you need help with a concept or with the next stage, we continue to guide you and resolve your queries.

The goal isn't to help you finish one level. It's to help you finish what you started.

Exam Weightings

Where the Marks Are

Official CFA Institute topic weights for Level 2. Our class hours follow these proportions.

Ethical & Professional Standards

10 to 15%

Financial Statement Analysis

10 to 15%

Equity Investments

10 to 15%

Fixed Income

10 to 15%

Portfolio Management

10 to 15%

Quantitative Methods

5 to 10%

Economics

5 to 10%

Corporate Issuers

5 to 10%

Derivatives

5 to 10%

Alternative Investments

5 to 10%

Weightings are set by CFA Institute and may vary slightly between exam windows.

Exam Format

Level 2 At a Glance

Structure

22 vignettes, each followed by 4 multiple-choice questions. 88 questions in total, split across two sessions.

Duration

Roughly 4 hours 24 minutes of exam time, split into two equal sessions with an optional break between them.

Exam Windows

Offered three times a year, typically May, August and November. We help you pick the window that fits your prep runway.

Prerequisite

You must have passed CFA Level 1 before registering for Level 2.

Results

Released within approximately 60 days of your exam date, with topic-level performance bands.

CFA Institute Fees

Early registration around $1,140 and standard registration around $1,490. Separate from Skilledgrad coaching fees.

Exam logistics and fees are set by CFA Institute and change periodically. Please confirm current details on cfainstitute.org before registering.

Core Faculty

Learn From Core-Finance Professionals

Our faculty bring core-finance work experience into the classroom, so discussions connect CFA concepts with financial modelling, valuation, analysis and real finance situations. Kamal has cleared Level 2 himself.

"What does the CFA curriculum say?"

"How is this actually used in finance?"

Kamal Kishore G

CA | CIMA AdvDip | CFA Level 2 Cleared

Co-Founder, Skilledgrad

15+ years in Investment Banking, Product Control and training. Worked at Standard Chartered and Barclays in Investment Banking divisions.

Associate Manager, Product Control

Standard Chartered Bank

Oct 2010 to Jul 2014

AVP, Product Control

Barclays

Jul 2014 to Aug 2017

Yogesh Sakunia

CA | IIM Calcutta Alumni | CIMA AdvDip | CFA Level 1

Co-Founder, Skilledgrad

15+ years across equity research, financial consulting and finance training. Started in equity research at CRISIL; today he leads financial due diligence on VC deals as Principal at Sri Venture Partners.

Senior Research Analyst

CRISIL

Aug 2008 to Jul 2014

Director

Quantqual Consulting

Jul 2020 to Aug 2024

Principal

Sri Venture Partners

Sep 2024 to Present

Sridharan M

With Skilledgrad since day one

Head of Academics & Placement, Skilledgrad

With Skilledgrad since day one. Four years in fund accounting and NAV at BNP Paribas Securities Services. Teaches the Financial Modelling part of the CFA programme and leads academic planning and placement support.

Associate to Senior Fund Accountant

BNP Paribas Securities Services

2017 to 2021

Financial Modelling Tutor

National finance training institute

2022 to 2024

Every course is led by Kamal and Yogesh, with Sridharan M as Head of Academics & Placement, supported by specialist faculty where a topic calls for it.

Upcoming Batches

Upcoming CFA Level 2 Classes in Chennai

Batch start dates, timings and centres for CFA Level 2. Seats are capped so every student gets attention.

CFA Level 2

New batch

14Nov 2026

Weekends

Evenings

Purasaiwakkam

Classroom and Live Online

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Level 2 FAQs

Questions About Level 2

Our experts have taken these exams themselves. Ask anything.

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Is Level 2 really harder than Level 1?

Most candidates find it harder, though the reason is often misunderstood. The content is narrower than Level 1 but significantly deeper. Vignettes require you to extract relevant data from a case under time pressure, and they push you to know the content at depth and link topics together. Skilledgrad's Level 2 batches in Chennai are built around that shift rather than content revision alone.

How long should I prepare for Level 2?

CFA Institute suggests around 300 hours. In Skilledgrad's experience, candidates who cleared Level 1 recently and study consistently need roughly 5 to 6 months at 12 to 15 hours a week. If you are working full time or returning after a gap, plan closer to 7 to 8 months.

When are the CFA Level 2 classes held?

On weekends, in sessions of 3 to 4 hours, at our Purasaiwakkam centre in Chennai. If you cannot attend every class in person, hybrid and online options are available, with the same academic and query support.

What support do I get between classes?

A dedicated WhatsApp group where you can reach faculty directly with your Level 2 queries, one-on-one mentoring on your preparation and career direction, regular offline subject tests, and access to the Skilledgrad class PPTs for revision.

Can I join if I am attempting Level 2 again?

Yes, and repeat candidates often benefit most. Skilledgrad starts by reviewing your previous topic-level performance bands to identify exactly where marks were lost, then builds a targeted plan rather than restarting the syllabus from scratch.

Which topics should I prioritise?

Ethics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income and Portfolio Management each carry 10 to 15%, so together they account for the majority of the paper. That said, the smaller topics are where candidates often lose easy marks through neglect. Skilledgrad's schedule covers all ten areas proportionally.

Is financial modelling part of the Level 2 batch?

Yes. Alongside Level 2 preparation, the batch builds a Project Finance model and an Equity model in class, so the valuation you study for the exam is applied the way it is used at work. If you want the complete Financial Modelling & Valuation course as well, our experts can advise whether to take it alongside or after Level 2.

Can I get placed with Level 2 cleared but not the charter?

Yes. Level 2 cleared is a meaningful signal to employers in equity research, credit research and asset management, and several Skilledgrad students in Chennai were hired at that stage. The charter requires work experience anyway, so many candidates complete it while already employed.

Skilledgrad, Purasaiwakkam

CFA Level 2 Offline Training in Chennai, Built Differently

A dedicated classroom
Small batches
Core-finance faculty
Project Finance and Equity modelling
One-on-one mentoring
Direct faculty query support
Offline assessments
Career-oriented learning

Come and meet us at Purasaiwakkam. See the classroom, meet the faculty, talk to the students and understand the approach. Then decide if it's the right environment for your CFA Level 2 journey.

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