CMA INDIA

CMA (India) – Cost and Management Accountant

The Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) qualification in India is offered by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), a statutory professional body established by an Act of Parliament. CMA equips professionals with cost accounting, management accounting, financial planning, strategic decision-making, and auditing skills. The qualification prepares students for corporate finance, strategic planning, leadership, and consulting roles across industries.

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Why Choose CMA (India)?

  • National Recognition – Statutory recognition and highly valued across Indian corporates
  • High Employability – Opportunities in corporate finance, banking, consultancy, and industry leadership.
  • Diverse Roles – Management accounting, cost control, budgeting, taxation, auditing, and strategic planning.
  • Career Growth – Prepares for senior management and CFO-level roles
  • Industry Relevance – Integral for corporates, manufacturing, financial institutions, and startups
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ADMISSION OPEN FOR 2026

Admission For CMA India Has Been Officially Open For 2026

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Duration & Eligibility

  • Duration: CAT – 6–12 months; Intermediate – 12–18 months; Final – 12–24 months (depending on exam attempts and pace)
  • Eligibility:
    • CAT: 10+2 (any stream)
    • Intermediate: 10+2 + CAT, graduate, or CMA Foundation cleared
    • Final: CMA Intermediate cleared + 15 months practical training
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CMA India Syllabus

 Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT) – Foundation

 

    • Paper 1: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
    • Paper 2: Applied Business & Industrial Laws
    • Paper 3: Financial Accounting – 2
    • Paper 4: Statutory Compliance
    • Exam Type: Objective / Multiple-choice
    • Duration: 6–12 months
    • Passing Marks: As per paper (40–60%)
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CMA Intermediate – Group I & II

Group I:

  • Paper 5: Business Laws and Ethics
  • Paper 6: Financial Accounting
  • Paper 7: Direct & Indirect Taxation
  • Paper 8: Cost Accounting

Group II:

    • Paper 9: Operations Management & Strategic Management
    • Paper 10: Corporate Accounting & Auditing
    • Paper 11: Financial Management & Business Data Analytics
    • Paper 12: Management Accounting
    • Exam Type: Descriptive / Practical / Application-based
    • Exam Windows: June & December
    • Passing Criteria: 40% per paper, 50% aggregate per group
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CMA Final – Group III

Group III:

  • Paper 13: Corporate & Economic Laws
  • Paper 14: Strategic Financial Management
  • Paper 15: Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation
  • Paper 16: Strategic Cost Management
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Group IV


  • Paper 17: Cost & Management Audit
  • Paper 18: Corporate Financial Reporting
  • Paper 19: Indirect Tax Laws & Practice
  • Paper 20 (Elective – choose one):
    • Strategic Performance Management & Business Valuation
    • Risk Management in Banking & Insurance
    • Entrepreneurship & Startup
  • Exam Type: Descriptive / Practical / Case-study based
  • Exam Windows: June & December
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CAT

Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
Weightage
A
A. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting.
40 / 100
Objective
60%
B. Applied Business and Industrial Laws
40 / 100
Objective
40%
B
A. Financial Accounting-2
40 / 100
Objective
50%
B. Statutory Compliance
40 / 100
Objective
50%

Intermediate

Group
Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
A
5
Business laws and Ethics
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
6
Financial Accouting
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
7
Direct taxation(section A)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
Indirect taxation (section- B)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
8
Cost Accounting
40/100
Descriptive / Objective
* Minimum Mark to Pass
200/400
Group
Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
B
9
Operations Management and Strategic Management
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
10
Corporate Accounting and Auditing
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
11
Financial Management and Business Data Analytics
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
12
Management Accounting
40/100
Descriptive / Objective
* Minimum Mark to Pass
200/400

FINAL

Group
Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
C
13
Corporate And Economic Laws (CEL)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
14
Strategic Financial Management (SFM)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
15
Direct Tax Laws And International Taxation
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
16
Strategic Cost Management (SCM)
40/100
Descriptive / Objective
* Minimum Mark to Pass
200/400
Group
Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
D
17
Cost And Management Audit (CMAD)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
18
Corporate Finanacial Reporting (CFR)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
19
Indirect Tax Laws And Practice (ITLP)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
16
Strategic Cost Management (SCM)
40/100
Descriptive / Objective
Group
Paper
Paper Name
Pass Mark
Exam Pattern
D
20A
Strategic Performance Management And Business Valuation (SPMBV)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
Elective Papers
20B
Risk Management In Banking And Insurance (RMBI)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
20C
Entrepreneurship And Start-up (ENTS)
40 / 100
Descriptive / Objective
* Minimum Mark to Pass
200/400

Practical Training Requirement

  • 15 months of practical training after Intermediate registration
  • Verified by employer / ICMAI-approved supervisor
  • Mandatory for Final certification
CMA Membership
  •  Pass CAT / Intermediate / Final as applicable
  • Complete 15 months practical training
  • Outcome: CMA membership grants access to senior finance, management accounting, auditing, and corporate leadership roles across India

 

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