CMA Foundation Exam Dec 2024 - Dates (OUT), Exam Form (Out), Registration, 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 December session is July 31 of that calendar year and for June session the cut-off date for registration is January 31 of that calendar year. However, ICMAI has extended the CMA Foundation December 2024 registration till August 10, 2024.

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 2024:

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 2024

Cutoff Dates

CMA Foundation Exam Form 2024

 The CMA Foundation exam application form for December 2024 session is open. The last date for receipt for CMA Foundation exam form is October 15, 2024. Candidates desiring to appear for the December 2024 session of CMA Foundation examination can fill 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 2024 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 2024

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 December 2024 admit card in online mode tentatively ten days before the exam. The admit card can be downloaded by candidates who have filled the exam application form. It will be mandatory for all candidates to download the admit card and carry the same on the CMA Foundation 2024 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 December 2024 result in online mode by January 9, 2025.  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 2024 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.