CMA Foundation Exam Dec 2025: Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern, Preparation Tips

ICMAI keeps the registration for CMA Foundation open throughout the year. However, candidates need to check the cutoff dates for registration before filling the application form. The cut-off date for registration for the December session was July 31 and was extended to August 8, 2025. The CMA Foundation 2025 registration fee is Rs.6,000 which can be paid in both online or postal mode. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before registering themselves.

Documents required for registration

1. An attested copy of Class 10 certificate/ marksheet

2. An attested copy of Class 12 certificate/ mark sheet

3. Three passport size photos of the candidate

Steps to register for CMA Foundation Exam 2025:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICMAI - icmai.in/studentswebsite
Step 2 - Click on the link "Online Admission"
Step 3 - Select the option "Apply for Foundation" and generate login credentials
Step 4 - Fill the CMA Foundation application form; upload documents and make payment
Step 5 - Download the confirmation receipt and save it for future reference

CMA Foundation Registration Fees 2025

Cutoff Dates

CMA Foundation Exam Form 2025

 The CMA Foundation exam application form window for the Dec  2025 exam will open soon. Candidates could fill the CMA Foundation exam form till the prescribed date with late fee of Rs 500 in case they miss the prior deadline. Candidates desiring to appear for Dec 2025 session of CMA Foundation examination could fill out the exam form from the official website.

Inland candidates have to pay exam fees of Rs. 1500. The fees for overseas candidates is USD 100.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) prescribes official eligibility criteria of the CMA Foundation exam on its official website. Before filling the application form, candidates should check the official eligibility requirements. Given below CMA Foundation eligibility criteria 2025 can be checked by candidates before they fill the application form-

• Should have passed class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognized board or institution

• Should have passed the Senior Secondary Examination under the 10+2 scheme of a recognized board or examination recognized by the central government or has passed the National Diploma in commerce examination conducted by AICTE or any State Board of Technical Education under All India Council, or the Diploma in Rural Service examination conducted by the National Council of Higher Education.

Note- Those who are waiting for their final results can also apply on a provisional basis for CMA Foundation exam

Details related to the CMA Foundation exam mode, duration of the exam, number of papers included, type and number of questions marks, marks allotment and marking scheme is mentioned in the CMA exam pattern. ICMAI prescribes the exam pattern officially for the CMA Foundation exam. 

CMA Foundation Exam Pattern 2025

To prepare for the CMA Foundation exam, candidates should refer to the official study material provided by the institute. The study material provided by ICMAI is available in pdf format and can be downloaded by candidates free of cost. ICMAI does not charge any additional amount for allowing candidates to access the pdf study material. 

CMA Foundation Study material

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) will issue the CMA Foundation Dec 2025 admit card in online mode around 15 days before the exam date. The admit card can be downloaded by candidates who have filled the CMA Foundation Dec exam form 2025. It will be mandatory for all candidates to download the admit card and carry the same on the CMA Foundation 2025 exam day. 

How to download CMA Foundation admit card

1. Go to the official website and click on the download link for admit card

2. Select the course “Foundation” from the drop-down menu

3. Enter your CMA Foundation registration number and click on the show status option after entering your registration number

4. The CMA Foundation admit card will appear on the screen

5. Download and save a copy for future references                                                                           

ICMAI will declare the CMA Foundation Dec 2025 results around 25 days after the exam date. Candidates can check their results simply by logging into their registered accounts. In case a candidate is not satisfied with the result, he/she can apply for the verification of answer sheets within 30 days of the declaration of the CMA Foundation Result. A verification fee of Rs.250 for each paper is to be paid by candidates.

How to download CMA Foundation result

Step 1: Visit the official ICMAI website - icmai.in

Step 2: Enter the identification number or registration number and click on "View Result"

Step 3: CMA Foundation result 2025 will appear on the screen

Step 4: Download and save the result for future reference

Passing criteria for CMA Foundation result

To qualify CMA Foundation exam, candidates should secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and a total aggregate of 50% in all the papers.

What after qualifying the CMA Foundation exam?

Successfully qualified candidates can register for the next level of Certified Management Accountant course which is CMA Intermediate.

ICMAI releases the question papers for CMA foundation exam on their official website. Students can go through the CMA Foundation question paper with answers PDF, as it is a useful study resource for future aspirants. The CMA Foundation's previous year's question papers would also be helpful in understanding the type of questions asked in the examination and topics that appear frequently in the test paper. Candidates planning to appear for the CMA Foundation Dec 2025 exams can benefit from it.