CMA

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced 301 exam centres across India for the 2026 cycle. In Kerala, centres include:

• Malappuram (Kottakkal)

• Kozhikode

• Thrissur

• Ernakulam

• Thiruvananthapuram

• Kannur

• Palakkad

• Kottayam

CA is usually considered tougher than CMA if we consider the volume of syllabus and study. Also, the pass rate for CA exam is lower than that for CMA exam.

Students must give at least 8-10 hours daily for each group of CMA exam for about 3 months to prepare well of the exam.

To clear CMA Foundation, Inter or Final exam in first attempt, candidates must strengthen their basics, cover syllabus, practice as much as possible, stay away from distraction, attempt full-length mock tests, use smart revision techniques and evaluate their progess weekly or monthly.

CMA exam is usually considered difficult to crack in one attempt. However, if a candidate is diligent with his/her preparation and practices mock exams, past papers and sample papers thoroughly before exam, their chances of passing the exam increases.

Candidates have to pay INR 25,000 as CMA Final course registration fee. ICMAI allows candidates to pay this amount in two installments as follows:

• 1st Installement: INR 15,000 (at the time of registration)
• 2nd Installment: INR 10,000 (before January 31 and July 31 for June and December term exams)

The CMA Intermediate course registration fee is INR 23,100. Candidates can pay this amoung in two installments - INR 12,000 at the time of registration, and INR 11,100 before January 31 and July 31 for June and December term exams.

The registration fee for ICMAI CMA foundation course is INR 6,000.

CMA June admit card will be releases around 10 days before the exam dates. ICAMI does not release the schedule for download of admit card. Therefore, candidates can stay tuned to Shiksha's CMA admit card page to get all updates.

Release date for CMA Inter result for June 2026 exam is August 05, 2026. Candidates who will appear for CMA Inter exam between June 11 and June 18, will be able to check their scores.