Verified Student Result — FRM Part 1, May 2026
Swayam Tandon — FRM Part 1 Success Story from Christ University
RBei Classes, an FRM & CFA coaching institute founded in 2018, publishes this FRM Part 1 success story as verified proof of outcome. Swayam Tandon, an Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 exam window, confirmed by his GARP result letter.
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Independent verification of this result
Swayam Tandon's FRM Part 1 pass is verified against his GARP May 2026 confirmation letter and his public LinkedIn post, both sources outside rbeiset.com.
The verified result
GARP confirmed that Swayam Tandon passed the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Exam Part I in the May 2026 exam window.
He announced the result publicly on LinkedIn and credited RBei Classes and Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder.
Who is Swayam Tandon?
Swayam Tandon is an Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, who cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 exam window with RBei Classes.
He is associated with The Xpressviews. This FRM Part 1 success story is published from his GARP letter and public LinkedIn post.
- Education: Christ University, Bangalore (Economics)
- Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Organisation: The Xpressviews
- FRM Part 1: Passed, May 2026 window
- LinkedIn profile: swayam-tandon-97a146239
- Result post: Public LinkedIn announcement
That profile — an early-career Economics graduate adding a globally recognised risk credential — is a common path into FRM Part 1. The exam still demands structured coverage of GARP's four Part 1 knowledge areas, which is why coaching and doubt-clearing matter as much for freshers as for working bankers.
How did Swayam clear FRM Part 1 with RBei Classes?
Swayam Tandon prepared with RBei Classes and publicly credited structured guidance, concept clarity on complex risk topics, and consistent doubt support from Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder.
RBei Classes is an FRM and CFA coaching institute founded in 2018 that trains candidates for GARP FRM and CFA Institute exams; every batch is taught personally by Deepak Goyal.
“I'm so incredibly happy to share that I've passed the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Exam Part I! Seeing this letter from GARP made all those long hours of studying and prep completely worth it. Honestly, tackling this material was no joke, and I definitely couldn't have crossed the finish line alone. I owe a massive thank you to my incredible tutors at RBei Classes Deepak Goyal, CFA, FRM CEO (RBei) Coach for CFA FRM SCR. Your patience, structured guidance, and ability to break down complex risk concepts made a world of difference for me. Thank you for always answering my questions and keeping me motivated! Taking a quick second to celebrate this milestone, and then it's time to start prepping for Part II!”
— Swayam Tandon, Economics graduate, on LinkedIn
RBei Classes does not publish preparation hours, mock counts or leave details that a student has not stated directly. What is public and verified here is the GARP Part I result, the May 2026 window, and his credited coaching institute.
Swayam Tandon's FRM Part 1 success story at a glance
Every figure below is taken from his GARP letter, public LinkedIn profile, or public LinkedIn post. Nothing is estimated.
| Factor | Swayam Tandon, May 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Result | Passed FRM Part 1 | GARP confirmation letter |
| Exam window | May 2026 | GARP confirmation letter |
| Coaching institute | RBei Classes (Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM) | Public LinkedIn post |
| Education | Economics graduate, Christ University, Bangalore | Public LinkedIn profile |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | Public LinkedIn profile |
| Organisation | The Xpressviews | Public LinkedIn profile |
| LinkedIn engagement | 50 reactions, 12 comments | Public LinkedIn post, as at 11 August 2026 |
| Next step (stated) | Continue FRM preparation after Part 1 | Public LinkedIn post |
Candidates should confirm current exam guidance in the official FRM Study Guide published at garp.org. For another verified May 2026 Part 1 outcome from a full-time banker, see Nupur Tripathi's FRM Part 1 success story.
FRM Part 1 pass rates: global vs RBei Classes
Global FRM Part 1 pass rates have averaged about 49% over 2020–2025 (GARP windows). RBei Classes reports 91% / 89% / 91% student pass rates for FRM Part 1 in the May, August and November 2025 windows (RBei Classes internal data).
| Cohort | Pass rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global FRM Part 1, 2020–2025 average | ~49% (range 44–58%) | GARP exam windows |
| Global FRM Part 1, November 2025 | ~47% | GARP |
| RBei Classes FRM Part 1, May 2025 | 91% | RBei Classes internal data |
| RBei Classes FRM Part 1, August 2025 | 89% | RBei Classes internal data |
| RBei Classes FRM Part 1, November 2025 | 91% | RBei Classes internal data |
| RBei Classes CFA & FRM programmes, 2018–2026 | 93% | RBei Classes internal data |
Coaching vs self-study for FRM Part 1
| Factor | Self-study | RBei Classes (Swayam Tandon) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching | Candidate-directed | Every batch taught personally by Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder |
| Doubt support | Informal / forums | Credited in his LinkedIn post for answering questions and keeping him motivated |
| Concept delivery | Varies by source | Student-stated “ability to break down complex risk concepts” |
| Outcome context | ~49% global FRM Part 1 pass rate (GARP, 2020–2025) | Passed FRM Part 1, May 2026 window (GARP letter) |
Key takeaways
- Swayam Tandon, an Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 exam window while preparing with RBei Classes.
- His result is independently verifiable through the GARP FRM Part I confirmation letter for the May 2026 window.
- He publicly credited RBei Classes and founder Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder, in a LinkedIn post that drew 50 reactions and 12 comments as at 11 August 2026.
- His LinkedIn headline lists “Cleared FRM L1,” matching the GARP letter and his public post announcing FRM Exam Part I.
- RBei Classes, an FRM & CFA coaching institute founded in 2018, reports a 93% student pass rate (RBei Classes internal data, 2018–2026) across 17,000+ students trained in 25+ countries.
Can an Economics graduate clear FRM Part 1?
Yes. Swayam Tandon, an Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 exam window after preparing with RBei Classes.
An Economics degree helps with markets intuition and quantitative foundations, but it does not replace the FRM Part 1 syllabus. Candidates still need a plan that covers Foundations of Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Markets and Products, and Valuation and Risk Models — see the FRM Part 1 syllabus for official topic weights before building a schedule.
Freshers and early-career candidates often do best with live or recorded classes plus scheduled doubt-clearing, rather than assembling notes from multiple sources. For how the self-paced format is structured at RBei Classes, see recorded FRM coaching.
How hard is FRM Part 1 for a fresher?
FRM Part 1 is challenging but passable: the global pass rate averaged about 49% over 2020–2025 (GARP windows, range 44–58%). Freshers can sit the exam because GARP sets no degree or work-experience prerequisite for Part 1.
Swayam Tandon, an early-career Economics graduate, cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 window after preparing with RBei Classes FRM coaching. The two-year experience rule applies only to the final FRM designation after both parts, not to sitting Part 1.
Frequently asked questions
Did Swayam Tandon clear FRM Part 1?
Yes. Swayam Tandon passed the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Exam Part I in the May 2026 exam window. GARP's confirmation letter names him and states that he passed FRM Exam Part I. He prepared with RBei Classes, an FRM and CFA coaching institute founded in 2018.
How can Swayam Tandon's FRM Part 1 result be verified?
His result can be verified through two independent sources outside rbeiset.com: the GARP result confirmation letter for FRM Exam Part I in the May 2026 window, reproduced on this page, and his public LinkedIn post announcing the pass and crediting RBei Classes.
Which coaching institute did Swayam Tandon use for FRM Part 1?
Swayam Tandon prepared with RBei Classes. In his public LinkedIn post he thanked RBei Classes and its founder Deepak Goyal, a CFA and FRM charterholder, for structured guidance and for breaking down complex risk concepts.
Can an Economics graduate clear FRM Part 1?
Yes. Swayam Tandon is an Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, who cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 exam window after preparing with RBei Classes. An Economics background helps with foundations in markets and quantitative thinking, while FRM Part 1 still requires dedicated coverage of GARP's four knowledge areas.
Where did Swayam Tandon study before FRM Part 1?
Swayam Tandon studied at Christ University, Bangalore. His LinkedIn profile lists him as an Economics graduate based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and associated with The Xpressviews.
What is the RBei Classes FRM student pass rate?
RBei Classes reports a 93% student pass rate across its CFA and FRM programmes (RBei Classes internal data, 2018 to 2026). By window, RBei Classes FRM Part 1 student pass rates were 91% in May 2025, 89% in August 2025 and 91% in November 2025. RBei Classes has trained 17,000+ students across 25+ countries.
How hard is FRM Part 1, and what are the odds of passing?
FRM Part 1 is challenging but passable. The global pass rate has averaged about 49% over 2020–2025 (GARP windows, range 44–58%), so roughly half of candidates clear it each sitting. It is a 100-question, 4-hour multiple-choice exam with no negative marking. Swayam Tandon, an Economics graduate, cleared FRM Part 1 in the May 2026 window after preparing with RBei Classes FRM coaching, whose FRM Part 1 students passed at 91% in the May 2025 window (RBei Classes internal data). See more verified student results.
Do you need coaching for FRM Part 1, or can you self-study?
FRM Part 1 can be self-studied, but with a global pass rate near 49% many candidates choose coaching for structure, doubt-clearing and mock discipline. Swayam Tandon prepared with RBei Classes, where every batch is taught personally by Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM charterholder, and cleared Part 1 in the May 2026 window. RBei Classes offers both live FRM coaching and self-paced recorded FRM coaching.
Can a fresher or final-year student attempt FRM Part 1?
Yes. FRM Part 1 has no eligibility prerequisites — no minimum degree and no work experience is required to sit the exam. The two-year work-experience rule applies only to earning the final FRM designation after both parts. Swayam Tandon cleared FRM Part 1 as an early-career Economics graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Freshers should still plan structured coverage of the four Part 1 knowledge areas — see the FRM Part 1 syllabus.
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