Exam Pattern, Fees & Passing Criteria

CMA examination fees (Syllabus 2022):

Centres in India (₹):
- Foundation: ₹1,500 (single group only — no both groups option)
- Intermediate: ₹1,500 per group, ₹2,800 for both groups
- Final: ₹1,800 per group, ₹3,200 for both groups

Overseas Centres (US $):
- Foundation: $100
- Intermediate: $100 per group, $150 for both groups
- Final: $100 per group, $150 for both groups

Examination forms must be submitted online through www.icmai.in. Payment via net banking, debit/credit card, UPI, or IDBI bank challan.

Passing criteria for CMA (Syllabus 2022):

For Foundation:
- Minimum 40% marks in each paper
- Minimum 50% aggregate of total marks

For Intermediate and Final (group-wise):
- Minimum 40% marks in each paper of the group
- Minimum 50% aggregate of all papers of that group

A candidate passes the examination when they pass all groups (both Group I and Group II).

Exemption rule for CMA (Syllabus 2022):

If a candidate appears in all papers of a group but fails the group overall, and scores 60% or more in any individual paper, that paper is exempt from the next 3 consecutive terms of examination.

During the exemption period:
- The candidate must pass remaining (non-exempted) papers
- Aggregate for the group is calculated on non-exempted papers only
- Marks in exempted papers are reckoned as 50 for aggregate calculation

Important: Exemption benefit is NOT available for Foundation examination.
Exemption applies only for 3 consecutive terms from the term in which exemption was secured.

Carry Forward of Marks rule (CMA Syllabus 2022):

If a candidate scores 60% or more in any paper AND also secures minimum 40% in each remaining paper of the group (but fails to pass the group overall), the candidate gets:
1. Exemption from appearing in that paper in subsequent examination
2. Actual marks obtained in that paper are carried forward (not just 50)

Key conditions:
- The benefit automatically ceases if a candidate voluntarily appears in that exempted paper again
- The benefit applies for 3 consecutive terms of examination from the term exemption was secured

Last dates for CMA examination application (online mode, no late fees):

- For June Term examination: 10th April of the same calendar year
- For December Term examination: 10th October of the same calendar year

Application must be submitted online at www.icmai.in. Payment via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Examination fees can also be paid through IDBI Bank challan (pay-fee module).

Yes. Candidates of CMA Intermediate and Final examinations are allowed to write answers in Hindi. However, mixing both English and Hindi languages in the same answer script will make that script liable for cancellation. Candidates must choose one language only.

A CMA candidate can apply for verification of answer papers within 30 days from the date of declaration of results. Fee: ₹250 per paper.

In verification, only totalling mistakes and omissions in examining answers are checked — question-wise marks are not provided.

If a mistake is found in totalling, the verification fee is refunded.

Photocopy of answer scripts: available at ₹500 per answer script, must be applied within 21 days of result announcement.

Payment for photocopy and verification must be made through online mode only. There is no provision for revaluation.