ICMAI CMA December 2026 Exam Dates Out; Check Foundation, Inter, Final Schedule
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the CMA December 2026 exam dates for Foundation, Intermediate and Final courses. Candidates preparing for the December term can now check the complete CMA exam schedule 2026, including subject-wise dates, examination timings and application deadlines. The examinations will be conducted in offline centre-based mode.
The CMA Foundation exam 2026 will be conducted on December 13, 2026, while the CMA Intermediate and Final examinations will be held from December 10 to December 17, 2026.
CMA December 2026 Exam Dates: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) |
| Exam | CMA December 2026 |
| Courses | Foundation, Intermediate and Final |
| Exam Mode | Offline, centre-based |
| Foundation Exam Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Intermediate Exam Dates | December 10 to 17, 2026 |
| Final Exam Dates | December 10 to 17, 2026 |
| Foundation Morning Shift | 10 AM to 12 Noon |
| Foundation Afternoon Shift | 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Intermediate Exam Timing | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Final Exam Timing | 10 AM to 1 PM |
| Official Website | icmai.in |
CMA Foundation December 2026 Exam Schedule
The CMA Foundation December 2026 examination will be conducted on December 13 in two shifts. The first shift will be held from 10 AM to 12 Noon, while the second shift will take place from 2 PM to 4 PM. Each paper consists of 50 MCQs carrying 100 marks.
| Date | Time | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2026 | 10 AM–12 Noon | Paper 1: Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication; Paper 2: Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting |
| December 13, 2026 | 2 PM–4 PM | Paper 3: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics; Paper 4: Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management |
CMA Intermediate December 2026 Exam Dates
The CMA Intermediate December 2026 exams will be held from December 10 to December 17. Intermediate papers will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.
| Date | CMA Intermediate Subject |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2026 | Business Laws and Ethics (P-05) |
| December 11, 2026 | Operations Management and Strategic Management (P-09) |
| December 12, 2026 | Financial Accounting (P-06) |
| December 13, 2026 | Corporate Accounting & Auditing (P-10) |
| December 14, 2026 | Direct and Indirect Taxation (P-07) |
| December 15, 2026 | Financial Management and Business Data Analytics (P-11) |
| December 16, 2026 | Cost Accounting (P-08) |
| December 17, 2026 | Management Accounting (P-12) |
CMA Final December 2026 Exam Dates
The CMA Final December 2026 examination will also take place from December 10 to December 17. Final-level papers will be conducted in the 10 AM to 1 PM shift.
| Date | CMA Final Subject |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2026 | Corporate and Economic Laws (P-13) |
| December 11, 2026 | Cost and Management Audit (P-17) |
| December 12, 2026 | Strategic Financial Management (P-14) |
| December 13, 2026 | Corporate Financial Reporting (P-18) |
| December 14, 2026 | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (P-15) |
| December 15, 2026 | Indirect Tax Laws and Practice (P-19) |
| December 16, 2026 | Strategic Cost Management (P-16) |
| December 17, 2026 | Elective: Strategic Performance Management and Business Valuation / Risk Management in Banking and Insurance / Entrepreneurship and Start-up |
Candidates appearing for the elective paper can choose any one of the three options listed in the schedule.
CMA December 2026 Exam Form Last Date
ICMAI has also announced the CMA December 2026 examination form dates. Candidates must submit their examination forms within the prescribed deadline.
| Course | Last Date Without Late Fee | Application With Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | October 14, 2026 | October 15–21, 2026 |
| Intermediate | October 10, 2026 | October 11–17, 2026 |
| Final | October 10, 2026 | October 11–17, 2026 |
A late fee of ₹500 will be applicable for applications submitted during the late-fee window.
How to Check CMA December 2026 Exam Schedule
Candidates can check the official CMA December 2026 timetable by following these steps:
Visit the official ICMAI website: icmai.in
Go to the Students section.
Open the examination-related announcements.
Look for the CMA December 2026 Examination Time Table and Programme.
Open the notification.
Check the Foundation, Intermediate or Final schedule.
Download and save the timetable for future reference.
ICMAI regularly publishes examination notices and student updates through its official website.
CMA December 2026 Exam: Important Instructions
Candidates should carefully check their course, group and paper details before appearing for the examination. They should also verify the examination centre and reporting requirements once ICMAI releases the admit card.
The CMA December 2026 exams are scheduled in offline mode, with Intermediate and Final examinations being held in separate shifts. Foundation candidates have two examination sessions on December 13.
Candidates should preserve a copy of their submitted examination form and regularly check the official ICMAI website for updates regarding CMA admit card 2026, examination centres, timetable changes and other instructions.
CMA December 2026 Exam Dates: Key Points
CMA Foundation December 2026 exam: December 13, 2026.
CMA Intermediate December 2026 exams: December 10 to 17, 2026.
CMA Final December 2026 exams: December 10 to 17, 2026.
Foundation exams will be conducted in two shifts.
Intermediate exams will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Final exams will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The examinations will be conducted in offline centre-based mode.
The last date to submit the Foundation exam form without a late fee is October 14, 2026.
The last date for Intermediate and Final exam forms without a late fee is October 10, 2026.
The late fee for submitting the examination form is ₹500.
FAQs
When is the CMA Foundation December 2026 exam?
The CMA Foundation December 2026 examination will be conducted on December 13, 2026 in two shifts.
When are CMA Intermediate exams in December 2026?
The CMA Intermediate examinations will be conducted from December 10 to December 17, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
When are CMA Final exams in December 2026?
The CMA Final examinations will be held from December 10 to December 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
What is the last date for the CMA December 2026 exam form?
The last date is October 14, 2026 for Foundation and October 10, 2026 for Intermediate and Final, without a late fee.
What is the CMA December 2026 late fee?
Candidates submitting their examination forms during the late-fee period will have to pay an additional ₹500.
Where can I check the official CMA December 2026 timetable?
Candidates can check the official timetable and examination announcements on the ICMAI website, icmai.in.
