CMA Eligibility and Registration
Two ways in: Foundation after Class 12, or straight to Intermediate as a graduate. Registration deadlines decide which term you sit.
There are two ways into the CMA course. School leavers join Foundation after passing Class 10+2. Graduates in any discipline except fine arts, and qualified or pursuing CA/CS candidates, skip Foundation entirely and register directly for Intermediate. There is no upper age limit, and the course is open to Indian and foreign nationals.
Registration is online at icmai.in, and the date that matters is the term deadline: register by roughly 31 January to sit the June term, or by 31 July for the December term. Enrolment itself is open round the year; the deadline only decides which term becomes your first.
Entry Routes
Foundation route
Who qualifies
Passed Class 10+2
Where you start
Foundation (4 papers)
Direct entry
Who qualifies
Graduate in any discipline except fine arts
Where you start
Intermediate (Group I)
Professional route
Who qualifies
Qualified or pursuing CA/CS
Where you start
Intermediate (Group I)
Foundation-qualified
Who qualifies
Passed CMA Foundation
Where you start
Intermediate (Group I)
| Route | Who qualifies | Where you start |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation route | Passed Class 10+2 | Foundation (4 papers) |
| Direct entry | Graduate in any discipline except fine arts | Intermediate (Group I) |
| Professional route | Qualified or pursuing CA/CS | Intermediate (Group I) |
| Foundation-qualified | Passed CMA Foundation | Intermediate (Group I) |
How to Register
- 1
Choose your entry point
Foundation after 10+2, or direct Intermediate entry if you are a graduate (except fine arts) or a qualified/pursuing CA/CS.
- 2
Enrol online at icmai.in
Complete the application, upload documents and pay the course fee for your level.
- 3
Watch the term deadline
Registration usually closes 31 January for the June term and 31 July for the December term. It sets your first exam term.
- 4
Complete required trainings
Computer and soft-skills training accompany Intermediate; mandated practical training runs alongside or after it.
See the subject before you register with ICMAI.
What You Do Not Need
- check_circleA commerce background: any discipline except fine arts qualifies for direct entry.
- check_circleAn age certificate: the course has no upper age limit.
- check_circleIndian nationality: the course is open to foreign nationals too.
Final Entry Has Its Own Gate
You cannot register straight into Final. Entry requires passing both groups of CMA Intermediate first, whichever route brought you in.
Eligibility FAQs
Who is eligible for the CMA course?expand_more
You can join Foundation after passing Class 10+2. Graduates in any discipline except fine arts, and qualified or pursuing CA/CS candidates, can enter directly at the Intermediate level.
Is there an age limit for CMA?expand_more
No upper age limit. The course is open to Indian and foreign nationals.
When should I register to sit the next exam term?expand_more
Registration usually closes 31 January for the June term and 31 July for the December term. Register before the deadline for the term you want.
Can a science or arts graduate do CMA?expand_more
Yes. Direct Intermediate entry is open to graduates of any discipline except fine arts.
Next steps
Start free practiceNo signup, before you commit to a term.