CMA Final · exam guide
CMA Final Registration
Checked against ICMAI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
Enrolment to Final is done online through the ICMAI student portal or at a Regional Council or Chapter, by the cut-off date for the exam term. The elective paper is chosen at enrolment.
Steps to register
- 1Enrol in the Final Course online at eicmai.in (student portal) or at a Regional Council or Chapter, with the Intermediate pass mark sheet. Students from abroad apply to the Directorate of Studies, Kolkata.
- 2Choose one elective paper (20A, 20B or 20C) at the time of enrolment.
- 3Complete enrolment by 31 January for the June term exam or 31 July for the December term exam of the same calendar year (at least four months before the exam).
- 4Complete compulsory coaching (postal/e-learning or oral), 80 hours of Final skills training, the 10-day Industry Oriented Training Programme (IOTP) and the 15-month practical training as required before the exam.
- 5Fill in the examination form online for the term and pay the exam fee online (for December 2026, no offline forms or demand drafts were accepted).
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Final course fee, one payment | Rs 25,000 | Overseas students USD 800 (postal). Per the CMA Prospectus 2025; GST applies where applicable. |
| Final course fee, instalment option | Rs 15,000 + Rs 10,000 | First instalment at enrolment; second by 31 January (June term) or 31 July (December term). The second instalment must be paid before sitting the exam. |
| Examination fee, one group (inland) | Rs 1,800 | December 2026 term; overseas centres USD 100 |
| Examination fee, both groups (inland) | Rs 3,200 | December 2026 term; overseas centres USD 150 |
| Late fee for the exam form | Rs 500 | December 2026 term, for forms submitted 11 to 17 October 2026 |
| Coaching revalidation fee | Rs 1,000 per group | CMA Prospectus 2025 |
| De novo registration fee | Rs 5,000 | Payable if registration lapses after 7 years; CMA Prospectus 2025 |
Validity: The student registration taken at Intermediate is valid for 7 years from the date of registration, and both Intermediate and Final must be completed within that period. After that the registration is cancelled and the student must apply for de novo registration (fee Rs 5,000), normally granted once; a second may be granted only if the student has passed at least one group or earned exemption in at least two papers.