Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) Intermediate 2026
Organized under the strict statutory purview of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) locally operating underneath the Ministry of Corporate Affairs network, the CMA credential builds leading costing frameworks globally. Intermediate serves as the most expansive, challenging stage to clear.
1. Exam Organization Parameter (Syllabus 2022)
The CMA Intermediate level commands proficiency testing isolated generally over dual structural groups aggregating 8 papers generating a massive 800 mark evaluation scope:
- Group I Subjects: Business Laws & Ethics, Financial Accounting, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Cost Accounting.
- Group II Subjects: Operations Management & Strategic Management, Corporate Accounting & Auditing, Financial Management & Business Data Analytics, Management Accounting.
2. Administration Cadence
Exams manifest strongly inside PBT (Paper Based Testing) environments via offline institutional centers exclusively hosted matching:
- June Exam Term: Scheduled predictably launching from the mid-point of June annually.
- December Exam Term: Slotted securely initializing within mid-December frameworks.
3. Quick Interface Routing
| Candidate Necessity | Portal Endpoint |
|---|---|
| Admissions / Forms Engine | ICMAI E-Services |
| Material Sandbox (RTPs) | ICMAI Student Portal |
4. Fundamental Trajectory Rules
To clear a single target group, candidates inevitably have to secure absolute 40 marks hitting the floor constraint individually inside all associated subjects, locking simultaneously an aggregate count touching 200/400.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Eligibility Criteria
No specific age ceiling
Foundation Passed / Graduation Degree completed
Registration valid for 7 years
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the CMA Intermediate 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF