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    CMA Foundation Registration Dec 2026 (OPEN): Last Date (Aug 4), Fees, How to Apply,

    CMA Foundation Registration Dec 2026 (OPEN): Last Date (Aug 4), Fees, How to Apply,

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    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 29 Jul 2026, 10:16 AM IST

    The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) registrations are open throughout the year. ICMAI has notified that the last date to register for the CMA Intermediate Dec 2026 exam is extended to August 4, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the programme can fill out the exam form. CMA December 2026 exams will be held in offline mode, tentatively in the second week of December 2026, across the country.
    Latest: CMA Foundation Dec 2026 Registration: Direct Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. CMA Intermediate 2026 Registration - Important dates
    2. CMA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. CMA Intermediate Cutoff Dates
    4. CMA Intermediate Admit Card 2026
    CMA Foundation Registration Dec 2026 (OPEN): Last Date (Aug 4), Fees, How to Apply,
    CMA Foundation Registration 2026

    Candidates had to pay a registration fee of Rs. 23,100 to register for the exam. CMA Intermediate exams are conducted twice a year. Read the complete article to get all details about the CMA Intermediate registration 2026.

    CMA Intermediate 2026 Registration - Important dates

    EventsDates

    Registration begins

    Open

    CMA Inter registration last date for Dec 2026

    July 31, 2026

    August 4, 2026

    Release of exam form

    Second week of October 2026

    Last date to fill the CMA Inter exam form for December 2026Third week of October 2026

    Release of admit card

    Will be notified

    CMA Intermediate exam dates

    Second week of December 2026

    CMA Intermediate Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) prescribes official eligibility criteria of CMA Intermediate exam on its official website in online mode. Candidates who want to be admitted to CMA Intermediate course should check the eligibility criteria before filling up the CMA application form 2026. The following category of candidates fall within the eligibility requirements and can apply for the CMA Intermediate 2026 exams-

    • Those who have passed their senior secondary school examination / higher secondary examination (10+2) and

    • Those who have completed the CA Intermediate exam level of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or qualified the Intermediate (Entry Level) Part I examination of the Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT) Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India

    • Those who have a degree of any recognized university or are pursuing an Engineering course and have completed their year two / semester IV / equivalent or are qualified engineers or equivalent in any subject other than music, dancing, photography, painting and sculpture

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    CMA Intermediate Cutoff Dates

    The CMA registration for Inter remains open throughout the year. However, candidates who want to enrol for the CMA Inter level should have an insight into the cutoff dates related to the registration.

    Cutoff Dates

    For June term examination

    January 31 of the same calendar year

    For December term examination

    July 31 of the same calendar year

    Mode of ICMAI registration for Inter 2026

    Candidates can register for the CMA exams in any of the two modes:

    • Online

    • Postal (E-learning)

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    CMA Inter Registration Fees 2026

    The CMA intermediate registration fees can be paid in two mode, online and postal. Candidates can choose any of the payment modes according to their preference. The detailed registration fee for CMA Inter 2026 is given below:

    Online


    Postal


    Option I (Without installment)

    Option II (With Installment)


    Option I (Without installment)

    Option II (With Installment)

    Rs. 23100

    Rs. 12000

    Rs. 11100

    Rs. 23100

    Rs. 12000

    Rs. 11100

    Check CMA Intermediate Exam Pattern for preparatory purpose

    Steps to Apply: CMA Intermediate Registration 2026

    To apply for the CMA Intermediate course, candidates have two options-

    Option 1 - Apply through CMA Foundation course

    Option 2 - Direct entry route

    Given below steps can be followed by candidates to fill the online CMA Intermediate 2026 application form for the December session -

    Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICMAI - icmai.in. Click on the link “Students” visible on the menubar as shown in the picture below.

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    Step 2 - Click on the link “Admission” visible on the menu bar. This will redirect you to the admission page of ICMAI.

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    Step 3 - Now out of the given options on the left side of the screen, select the option “Online admission” visible in red font.

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    Step 4 - After clicking the same, the application page will appear on screen. Click on “Apply for Intermediate Course” link as visible in the image below. You can fill the CMA Intermediate application form for Dec 2026 exams.

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    Step 5 - Enter details such as highest qualification, registration type, email ID, coaching type, etc., to generate OTP for CMA Intermediate 2026 registration.

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    Step 6 - Login credentials will be sent to your registered email ID. Now, proceed to fill your CMA Intermediate application form 2026. Details like your name, parent’s name, date of birth, gender, address details, qualification details, and related are to be filled out while filling the application form. Click on ‘Save and Next’ after verifying your information.

    Step 7 - Upload the documents - You will now be required to upload all relevant documents accordingly.

    Step 8 - Once done, complete the registration process by making the CMA Intermediate fee payment. After the CMA Intermediate 2026 registration fee is successfully paid, a confirmation receipt will be visible on the screen; download and save it for future reference.

    Also, check - CMA Intermediate Syllabus

    What after CMA Intermediate Registration 2026?

    The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) will notify the exam dates for CMA Intermediate December 2026 session. Candidates who want to appear in the Dec session will have to fill out the exam form in online mode. For preparatory purposes, one can refer to the CMA Intermediate study material and CMA Inter previous year question papers.

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    CMA Intermediate Admit Card 2026

    Once the exam form window closes, ICMAI will release the CMA Intermediate admit card on its official website. Before appearing in the exam, all candidates should download and print a copy of the CMA Intermediate admit card. Candidates reaching the exam centre without the CMA Intermediate admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the registration of CMA Foundation December 2026 begin?
    A:

    ICMAI has opened registration for the CMA Foundation December 2026 exams in online mode. 

    Q: What is CMA foundation registration last date for Dec 2026?
    A:

    Interested candidates can register for the CMA Foundation December 2026 session till July 31, 2026.

    Q: Is it important to fill the exam form after filling the CMA registration form?
    A:

    Yes, both are different. After registration process, candidates who want to appear in the upcoming session exam must mandatorily fill the exam form.

    Q: What are the coaching options available in CMA Foundation course?
    A:

    Candidates can select any of the following coaching options while registering for CMA Foundation course-

    • Postal

    • Online

    Q: What is the CMA Foundation registration fee?
    A:

    The registration fee for both oral/ postal modes is Rs. 6000.

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    Have a question related to CMA Foundation ?
    I need the CMA foundation material and foundation exam paper

    Hello aspirant,

    The CMA foundation exam question papers are made available on the official website of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). There are CMA Foundation Question papers available by year. The first level of the Chartered Management Accountancy course is called CMA Foundation. The CMA Foundation Exam

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    Sajal Trivedi
    4 Feb'24
    I filled form and did the payment 4 days back i still haven't received registration no. or any confirmation email that i have been officially registered in icmai.. How much time does it take?

    Hello,


    It usually takes 5-7 days for getting confirmation and the registration number through email. However, if you have still not received any confirmation, I highly recommend you to connect with the support team or the concerned authority regarding this because there might have been some technical issue with the

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    Tanya Gupta
    8 Feb'24
    if i fail in CMA Foundation Exam, and i have to attempt again for exam. Does i have to register again or i have pay registration fees again? or Just i have to pay for Examination form?

    Hello Aspirant,

    Hope you are doing well. If you fail the CMA Foundation Exam and are attempting it again you must register for the exam and pay the exam fee again. As long as you retake the exam within the 3 year period, you don't have to pay the program

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    Nithya
    17 Aug'22
    now clear 12th from RBSE Rajasthan want to fill form of CMAQQ foundation,

    Hi,

    I hope you are concerned to CMA (Cost and Management Accountant) Foundation Exam . It is organised by The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

    To be eligible for the exam, candidate needs to pass class 12/diploma from recognized board .

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    Kushagra Singh
    2 Jul'22
    where is the exam center located? and what is the date of exam for December session.?

    Hi Candidate,

    In order to know about your exam center, you can do the following;

    • Observe at your admit card. There should be mentioned about your exam centre location.
    • If it is not mentioned, then there might be some portal in organization website. Login to your portal and observe if
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    Kushagra Singh
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