CMA Exam Dates 2026: December Foundation, Intermediate and Final Exam Schedule
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the schedule for the December 2026 CMA examinations. Candidates appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams can check the subject-wise dates, timings and application deadlines below.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the schedule for the December 2026 CMA examinations. Candidates appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams can check the subject-wise dates, timings and application deadlines below. The Foundation exam is scheduled for December 13, while the Intermediate and Final examinations will be held from December 10 to December 17. ICMAI conducts the examinations in offline mode.
CMA Foundation December 2026 Exam Dates
The CMA Foundation December 2026 examination will be held on December 13 in two shifts. Papers 1 and 2 will be conducted from 10 am to 12 noon, while Papers 3 and 4 will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Check Scorecard on DigiLocker Results Portal.
Paper 1 is Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication, while Paper 2 is Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting. The afternoon session will cover Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics and Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management.
Each paper carries 100 marks and consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
CMA Intermediate, Final December 2026 Exam Schedule
The CMA Final examination will be conducted from 10 am to 1 pm, while Intermediate papers will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm.
| Date | CMA Final | CMA Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| December 10 | Corporate and Economic Laws | Business Laws and Ethics |
| December 11 | Cost and Management Audit | Operations Management and Strategic Management |
| December 12 | Strategic Financial Management | Financial Accounting |
| December 13 | Corporate Financial Reporting | Corporate Accounting and Auditing |
| December 14 | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation | Direct and Indirect Taxation |
| December 15 | Indirect Tax Laws and Practice | Financial Management and Business Data Analytics |
| December 16 | Strategic Cost Management | Cost Accounting |
| December 17 | Elective | Management Accounting |
CMA December 2026 Application Deadlines
Candidates appearing for the Foundation examination should submit their examination forms by the prescribed deadline. As per the schedule provided, Foundation candidates can submit the form with the prescribed fee by October 14. Applications submitted between October 15 and October 21 will attract a late fee of INR 500. Steps To Apply for the INR 30,000 Azim Premji Scholarship Before August 31.
For Intermediate and Final examinations, the application deadline is October 10. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit their forms with the applicable late fee until October 17, 2026.
Candidates should regularly check the official ICMAI website for any changes or additional notifications related to the December 2026 examinations. ICMAI's student circulars page currently lists updates related to the December 2026 term.
CMA Exam Dates 2026: Important Points
The CMA examinations are conducted twice a year, generally in June and December. Candidates appearing for the December 2026 session should check their eligibility, complete the examination form process within the deadline and download their admit cards once released.
The Foundation examination will be conducted in offline mode, with candidates appearing for two papers in each shift. Intermediate and Final candidates will have their examinations on separate shifts according to the published timetable.
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