The ICMAI has released the CMA exam dates for the Dec 2026 attempt on its official website, icmai.in. As per the new schedule of ICMAI, CMA Inter and Final Dec 2026 examinations will be held from Dec 10 to Dec 17, 2026. And CMA Foundation’s examination date is 13th Dec, 2026. Additionally, the admit card will probably be released in the last week of Nov 2026.
In this article, you’ll learn all the important CMA exam dates in December 2026 for the Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels.
CMA Exam Dates Dec 2026: All Important Dates
The table below mentions all the important dates of the CMA course including the CMA registration dates, form dates, CMA exam dates, and result dates.
| CMA Events | CMA Exam Dates |
| Last date to submit the CMA Foundation exam form | 14th Oct |
| Last date to submit the CMA Inter exam form | 10th Oct |
| Last date to submit the CMA Final exam form | 10th Oct |
| Admit Card Release Date for CMA Foundation | TBA |
| Admit Card Release Date for CMA Intermediate | TBA |
| Admit Card Release Date for CMA Final | TBA |
| CMA Foundation exam date 2026 | 13th Dec |
| CMA Inter exam date 2026 | 10th – 17th Dec |
| CMA Final exam dates 2026 | 10th – 17th Dec |
| CMA Foundation Result | TBA |
| CMA Intermediate Result | TBA |
| CMA Final Result | TBA |
CMA Foundation Exam Dates Dec 2026
According to the ICMAI notification, the CMA Foundation exam will be conducted on December 13, 2026. Also, the institute will conduct the exam via online mode. Students can attend the exam via mobile/laptop/desktop/tablet from home.
The CMA foundation exam format is an online, home-based MCQ test, each paper carrying 100 marks. There are four papers in total. And the exam for all the papers will be conducted on the same day. The first two papers will be held from 10 am to 12 pm, and the last two papers will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm.
| CA Foundation Exam Dates | Timings – 10 am to 12 noon | Timings – 2 pm to 4 pm |
| Dec 13th, 2026 | Paper – 1 : Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication (100 Marks 50 Multiple Choice Questions) | Paper – 2 : Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting (100 Marks 50 Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Paper – 3 : Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics (100 Marks 50 Multiple Choice Questions) | Paper – 4 : Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management (100 Marks 50 Multiple Choice Questions) |
The question paper will have 50 MCQ questions, each with two marks. Additionally, each session will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks.
Candidates/students are expected to start the Foundation Examination by logging in within the time frame given. Further, they will get the URL and other login details at the specified time.
Note that when a candidate or student gets disconnected during the exam, they may re-login with the same device to complete the rest of the test.
CMA Inter Exam Dates Dec 2026
The CMA exam dates for the intermediate level for both groups are mentioned below.
| CMA Inter Subjects | Exam Dates |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Business Laws and Ethics (P-05) |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Operations Management and Strategic Management (P-09) |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Financial Accounting (P-06) |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Corporate Accounting and Auditing (P-10) |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Direct and Indirect Taxation (P-07) |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Financial Management and Business Data Analytics (P-11) |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Cost Accounting (P-08) |
| Dec 17, 2026 | -Management Accounting (P-12) |
Must Check: CMA Inter Subjects
CMA Final Exam Dates June 2026
The CMA exam dates for the final level for both groups are mentioned below.
| CMA Final Subjects | Exam Dates |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Corporate and Economic Laws (P-13) |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Cost and Management Audit (P-17) |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Strategic Financial Management (P-14) |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Corporate Financial Reporting (P-18) |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (P-15) |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Indirect Tax Laws and Practice (P-19) |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Strategic Cost Management (P-16) |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Electives (Any one of three Papers) : (i) Strategic Performance Management and Business Valuation (P-20A) (ii) Risk Management in Banking and Insurance (P-20B) (iii) Entrepreneurship and Start up (P-20C) |
Check the ICMAI official notification regarding the CMA Inter and Final December 2026 exam dates.
Examination Form Dates for All CMA Levels
The CMA exam form is available on ICMAI’s website. Students should fill out and submit the exam application form before the cut-off date. Candidates must submit the CMA exam form on time so that they can get their admit card and can sit in the exams.
The CMA exam form dates for Foundation, Inter, and Final levels are:
| CMA Exam Form Dec 2026 | Dates |
| CMA Foundation | 14th Oct (last date) |
| CMA Intermediate | 10th Oct (last date) |
| CMA Final | 10th Oct (last date) |
All candidates are advised to review the CMA’s qualifying requirements before filing the application form.
CMA Admit Card for Dec 2026 Exams
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) will provide the admit card for all the CMA levels at least 15 days before the exams. So, students can expect the CMA hall tickets in the last week of Nov 2026.
To download the CMA admit card 2026, follow the steps explained below:
- Go to the ICMAI official website
- As per your exam level, click on the admit card link.
- Enter your registration number & password. Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check all the details mentioned on the hall ticket properly and download it.
In case of any mistake on your ICMAI hall ticket, contact the ICMAI helpdesk. The contact details are mentioned below:
- Address – 12 Sudder Street, Kolkata – 700016
- Website – www.icmai.in
- Mobile Number – +91 33 40364777/22521031/1034/1035/1492
- Toll-Free Number – 1800110910 / 18003450092
CMA Dec 2026 Result Declaration Dates
Besides the CMA Exam Dates, ICMAI has also announced the result dates of the CMA Intermediate and Final course examinations for the Dec 2026 session. The CMA Intermediate and Final results are expected to be declared in Nov 2026.
Conclusion
In this article, you got the CMA exam dates Dec 2026 for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. Furthermore, we have also mentioned the exam form and the result date for the upcoming exams.
The CMA admit cards 2026 will be released in the last week of Nov 2026. Students should check this page or the ICMAI official website regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques 1. Is the CMA exam online in 2026?
No, the CMA exams of Dec 2026 will be conducted offline.
Ques 2. How often are the CMA exams conducted?
The CMA exams are conducted two times a year, in June and December.
Ques 3. Are 3 months enough for the CMA Final?
3 months is not enough for you to clear the CMA Final exams. We suggest you invest 5-6 months with full dedication to crack the CMA Final exams.
Ques 4. Can I crack CMA by self-study?
Yes, you can crack the CMA exams with self-studies. To clear the exams, you must follow the ICMAI material, create and follow a study plan, focus on concept clearance, practice with mock tests & past year papers and revise the course at least three times.