Understand the exam
Exam overview
Statutory cost audit requirements in certain industries create dedicated demand for qualified CMAs.
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Admission
MultiLevel
National
CMA Foundation
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Entry to the Cost and Management Accountancy course
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Class 12
Class 12 passed, in any stream. Registration with ICMAI is required before appearing.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
CMA Foundation is the Cost and Management Accountancy Foundation Examination.
What it is used for. Entry to the Cost and Management Accountancy course.
Statutory cost audit requirements in certain industries create dedicated demand for qualified CMAs.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. 12th pass; graduates may enter at Intermediate level.
How often. Twice a year.
Format. Computer-based.
Conducted by. Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Where the score is used
Courses connected to this exam
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is CMA Foundation used for?
Entry to the Cost and Management Accountancy course.
Who is eligible to appear for CMA Foundation?
12th pass; graduates may enter at Intermediate level. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is CMA Foundation held, and in what format?
Twice a year. Computer-based.
Who conducts CMA Foundation?
Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).