The FRM Starter Kit compresses the entire pre-registration research phase into one 10-page PDF: the six-step GARP registration walkthrough, exactly what Part 1 and Part 2 cost in rupees, the Part 1 topic weights, a shortlist of study materials, and a 5-month study schedule. It's the guide we wish every first-time candidate read before creating a GARP account.
What's Inside the FRM Starter Kit
| Section | What you get |
|---|---|
| GARP registration walkthrough | Six steps from creating a GARP account to scheduling your exam at a PSI test center — no specific degree required |
| Fee breakdown (INR) | 2026 fees in rupees: ₹38,600 (USD 400) one-time enrollment, then ₹58,000 (USD 600) early / ₹77,300 (USD 800) standard per part |
| Part 1 syllabus overview | The four topics and exam weights — Foundations of Risk Management 20%, Quantitative Analysis 20%, Financial Markets & Products 30%, Valuation & Risk Models 30% |
| Recommended study materials | One-line verdicts on GARP Official Curriculum, Schweser, Bionic Turtle, AnalystPrep and UWorld (formerly Wiley) |
| Exam day checklist | Accepted ID, approved calculators (TI BA II Plus or HP 12C), arrival time, and the 100-question, 4-hour format |
| Calculator tips (TI BA II Plus) | Reset sequence, decimal settings, bond pricing, statistics and TVM functions you'll use constantly |
| 5-month study schedule | Month-by-month plan covering all four Part 1 topics plus a revision month with the GARP practice exam and 2 mocks |
| Beyond the exam | FRM Exam Passer vs full certification, the 2026 exam calendar, and FRM vs CFA — which to choose |
Five Facts From the Kit Worth Knowing Now
- FRM has no educational prerequisites. Anyone interested in risk management can register for Part 1 — no specific degree required.
- Exams run at PSI test centers — GARP's exam-delivery partner, not Pearson VUE — across three windows a year: May, August and November.
- November 2026 registration has closed (the standard deadline was 30 Sep 2026; booked candidates can schedule until 24 Oct 2026). If you're reading this now, the kit points you at May 2027 (Part 1: 8–13 May, Part 2: 15–17 May) — registration opens 1 Dec 2026, early price until 31 Jan 2027, final deadline 31 Mar 2027. Live dates: FRM exam dates.
- Total cost for both parts runs about ₹1.55–1.93 lakh: a ₹38,600 (USD 400) one-time enrollment fee plus ₹58,000 (USD 600, early) to ₹77,300 (USD 800, standard) per part.
- Passing both parts doesn't make you "certified." It makes you an FRM Exam Passer — full certification needs 2 years of relevant work experience, submitted to GARP within 10 years of passing Part 2.
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Who Should Download This
The kit is written for first-time FRM aspirants in India — students and early-career professionals evaluating risk management as a path, with or without a finance degree. If you're still working out the GARP registration steps, what the total cost really is, or which exam window to target, this saves you the hours of scattered Googling that usually precede registration. Already registered? Skip straight to our FRM Study Roadmap for the week-by-week prep plan, or check live FRM exam dates for the November 2026 window.
FRM Starter Kit: Frequently Asked Questions
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Create a GARP account at garp.org, select Part 1, complete your details, pay the enrollment plus registration fee, and schedule your exam at a PSI test center — GARP's exam-delivery partner. No specific degree is required; the kit's six-step walkthrough covers each step in detail.
Roughly ₹38,600 (USD 400) one-time GARP enrollment plus ₹58,000 (USD 600, early) to ₹77,300 (USD 800, standard) per part — about ₹1.55–1.93 lakh total for both Part 1 and Part 2. Rupee figures are illustrative, at about ₹96.6 per US$. The kit breaks this down fee-by-fee.
Three windows a year: May (completed for 2026), August (completed for 2026) and November (Part 1: 14–20 Nov, Part 2: 21–25 Nov; registration closed on 30 Sep 2026). The next window you can register for is May 2027 (Part 1: 8–13 May, Part 2: 15–17 May), with early registration from 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. For live deadlines, see our FRM exam dates hub.
No — passing both parts makes you an "FRM Exam Passer". Full certification requires 2 years of relevant risk-related work experience, submitted to GARP within 10 years of passing Part 2. The kit's "Beyond the Exam" section covers eligible experience types.
More Free FRM Resources
- FRM Study Roadmap — 16-week Part 1 and 18-week Part 2 study plans once you've registered
- FRM Study Materials Guide — Schweser vs GARP vs Bionic Turtle vs AnalystPrep, compared honestly
- FRM Career Playbook — risk resume template, interview case studies and salary bands
- See how FRM stacks up against other certifications in our Finance Certification Comparison Matrix
- Deep dives on the blog: what is FRM, eligibility criteria and all about FRM Part 1
