CMA Intermediate · exam guide
CMA Intermediate Registration
Checked against ICMAI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
Registration to Intermediate is done online through the ICMAI student portal or at a Regional Council, Chapter or accredited institution, and must be completed by the cut-off date for the exam term. The course fee can be paid in full or in two instalments.
Steps to register
- 1Register for the Intermediate Course online at eicmai.in (student portal) or submit the registration form with proof of qualification at a Regional Council, Chapter or accredited institution. Students from abroad apply to the Directorate of Studies, Kolkata.
- 2Complete registration 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).
- 3Choose postal (e-learning) or oral coaching; coaching enrolment is made for both groups at registration.
- 4Complete the 120 hours of Intermediate Skills Training, which is a condition for sitting the Intermediate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate course fee, one payment | Rs 23,100 | Includes the Rs 500 student registration fee and a Rs 1,100 skills training facilitation fee. Overseas students USD 1,100 (postal). Per the CMA Prospectus 2025; GST applies where applicable. |
| Intermediate course fee, instalment option | Rs 12,000 + Rs 11,100 | First instalment at registration; second by 31 January (June term) or 31 July (December term). The second instalment must be paid before sitting the exam. |
| Practical training registration fee | Rs 2,500 | Paid when registering for practical training (Form T-1 or T-4); CMA Prospectus 2025 |
| Examination fee, one group (inland) | Rs 1,500 | December 2026 term; overseas centres USD 100 |
| Examination fee, both groups (inland) | Rs 2,800 | 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 800 per group | CMA Prospectus 2025 |
| De novo registration fee | Rs 5,000 | Payable if registration lapses after 7 years; CMA Prospectus 2025 |
Validity: Registration is valid for 7 years from the date of registration. If the student has not completed the Intermediate and Final examinations within that period, the registration is cancelled and the student must apply for de novo registration (fee Rs 5,000). De novo registration is 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.