The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has set the dates for the CMA December 2026 examinations. The tests will occur at offline, center-based venues. Candidates can register for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final course exams.
CMA December 2026 Exam Schedule
The CMA Foundation exam is scheduled for December 13, 2026 . The Intermediate and Final exams will run from December 10 to December 17, 2026 .
Foundation Exam Details
The CMA Foundation examination will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026. The exam is divided into two shifts. Morning sessions run from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Afternoon sessions run from 2 PM to 4 PM.
| Date | 10 AM to 12 Noon | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| December 13, 2026 | Paper 1: Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication; Paper 2: Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting | Paper 3: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics; Paper 4: Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management |
Intermediate and Final Exam Details
CMA Intermediate and Final examinations are scheduled between December 10 and December 17, 2026. Intermediate papers will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM. Final papers will run from 10 AM to 1 PM.
| Date | CMA Intermediate | CMA Final |
| December 10 | Business Laws and Ethics (P-05) | Corporate and Economic Laws (P-13) |
| December 11 | Operations Management and Strategic Management (P-09) | Cost and Management Audit (P-17) |
| December 12 | Financial Accounting (P-06) | Strategic Financial Management (P-14) |
| December 13 | Corporate Accounting & Auditing (P-10) | Corporate Financial Reporting (P-18) |
| December 14 | Direct and Indirect Taxation (P-07) | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (P-15) |
| December 15 | Financial Management and Business Data Analytics (P-11) | Indirect Tax Laws and Practice (P-19) |
| December 16 | Cost Accounting (P-08) | Strategic Cost Management (P-16) |
| December 17 | Management Accounting (P-12) | Electives: P-20A, P-20B or P-20C |
Application Deadlines
Candidates must submit applications by specific deadlines. There is no late fee for applications submitted within the regular window. A late fee applies to the extended application period.
| Course | Last Date Without Late Fee | Application With Late Fee |
| CMA Foundation | October 14, 2026 | October 15 to 21, 2026 |
| CMA Intermediate & Final | October 10, 2026 | October 11 to 17, 2026 |
The late fee for applications is Rs 500. This fee applies to submissions during the extended window.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online. Visit the official ICMAI website at icmai.in. Log in using your registration credentials. Select the examination application option. Fill in the required details. Choose the papers for your exam. Upload necessary documents, photograph, and signature if prompted. Pay the examination fee. Submit the application. Save the confirmation page for your records.
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