CMA Inter Exam Dec 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Syllabus & Pattern, PYQs
About CMA Intermediate 2026
The Institute of Cost Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the CMA Intermediate exam dates for the June 2026 session. The CMA Inter June 2026 admit cards will be published around 15 days before the date of exam. ICMAI will conduct the CMA Inter June 2026 exam from June 11 to 18, 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the CMA Inter 2026 registrations before July 31, 2026 from the official website, icmai.in. Those who fill out the exam form will be issued the CMA Inter June admit card 2026.
ICSI signs MoU with ICMAI
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India for reciprocal exemption of papers to each other's students.
Exemption to CAT Pass out Students for pursuing CMA Course
The ICMAI has announced an exemption for CAT pass-out candidates under CMA Intermediate Course syllabus course. As per the recent notification, such candidates are now exempted from appearing in the Business Laws and Ethics (BLE) paper of CMA Intermediate.
What is the CMA Intermediate Exam?
The CMA Intermediate exam is the second level of the Certified Management Accountant course and is divided into two groups- Group 1 and Group 2. Candidates while filling out the CMA Intermediate exam form have the option to appear in any of these or both groups in a single sitting.
CMA Intermediate Exam Pattern
As per the CMA Inter paper pattern, the CMA Intermediate exam is conducted twice a year - in June and in December. Candidates can register and fill the exam form in any session at their convenience. There are a total of 8 papers in CMA Intermediate exam.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting (P-05) | Operations Management & Strategic Management (P-09) |
| Laws & Ethics (P-06) | Cost & Management Accounting and Financial Management (P-10) |
| Direct Taxation (P-07) | Indirect Taxation (P-11) |
| Cost Accounting (P-08) | Company Accounts & Audit (P-12) |
CMA Intermediate Qualifying Marks
To qualify the CMA Intermediate exam, candidates need to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and a total aggregate of 50% of marks in all the papers. The CMA Intermediate result is declared after 30 days of the completion of the examination.
CMA Intermediate 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | CMA Intermediate |
| Conducting Body | THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
CMA Intermediate Important Dates
CMA Intermediate (session 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to register for the CMA Intermediate December 2026 session was August 4, 2026.
As per the eligibility criteria of the CMA Foundation, you can enrol through any of the two modes-
1. CMA Foundation mode
2. Direct entry mode
To enrol for the CMA Intermediate exam, candidates need to pay Rs. 23100 as a registration fee. This fee can be paid either in one instalment or in two instalments. Check this page for details.
Both CMA Intermediate application form and exam form are different. Candidates registered under the CMA Intermediate course can appear in the exam only if they have filled the exam form for any particular session.
Candidates who want to appear in the CMA Intermediate exam need to pay the exam fees as follows;
Group | Fee amount | Overseas Fee amount |
Group 1 or 2 | Rs 1200/- | US$90 |
Both Group 1 and 2 | Rs 2400/- | US$90 |
CMA Intermediate exams will be held in an offline-centre-based mode across various Indian exam centres and overseas.
Candidates can check the CMA Intermediate result after 30 days of conducting the exams.
Questions related to
On Question asked by student community
Hello Aspirant,
The CMA Intermediate Exam question papers are made available on ICMAI's official website. The CMA Intermediate Question Paper 2023 will be made available soon following the test. The route to success in CMA Intermediate has always been believed to be through the previous year's question papers. Students would
Hello aspirant,
Certified Management Accountants is what CMA stands for. The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business awards the CMA certification in accounting and finance. Candidates must first register as an IMA member in order to be eligible for the CMA 2023 certification. In CMA, there are two
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Yes, as you have cleared paper of CMA Foundation Course, you shall be eligible for CMA Inter registration.
Those candidates who have passed Class 10+2 and CMA Foundation Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India shall be eligible for admission to CMA Intermediate Course.
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