[FAQs] Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – Admission Related Questions

All students who are willing to enroll for CMA course (Foundation/ Intermediate/ Final) can apply at any time of the year. However, students desirous to appear for June Term Examination should apply before 31^st January of that year and for December Term Examination, they should apply before 31^st July of the same calendar year.

Application for CMA course registration at each level (Foundation/Intermediate/Final) can be done through either offline or online mode.

Offline Mode

• • For registration through offline mode, a candidate needs to fill up the Admission Form along with Identity Card (enclosed in the Prospectus) which is available at Regional Council Offices, Chapters, Recognised Oral Coaching Centre (ROCCs) & CMA Support Centres.
  • Along with the Admission Form and Identity Card, a candidate also needs to submit the attested documents giving the proof of qualification and age, and make the necessary payment.
  • Such student will be issued an Identification/ Registration Number (which shall remain valid for a definite period) along with the Identity Card.

Online Mode

For registration through online mode, a candidate needs to follow the below-mentioned steps:

• • Visit ICMAI website (https://eicmai.in/studentonlineregsystem/Home.aspx).
  • Select the course (Foundation/ Intermediate/ Final) one is applying for.
  • Now fill up the details and complete the OTP verification.
  • Then, a new page will appear; fill up the personal details, qualification details and click on ‘Submit’.
  • Now upload the necessary documents and click on ‘Upload and Save’.

Note:

• • • Maximum limit for photograph – 200KB in JPG/JPEG format.
    • Maximum limit for signature – 100KB in JPG/JPEG format.
    • All the other documents – Upto 300KB in PDF format.
  • The final step is to fill up the payment details and make the payment through Debit card/ Credit card/ Net Banking.
  • After successful payment, application number will be generated.

Note: Identification/ Registration Number will be generated only after realisation of payment, completion of document verification and authentication from the Directorate of studies.

The registration process for each stage requires different documents to be provided/ uploaded which are stated as under:

• • Passport Size Photographs
  • Identity Proof
  • Age Proof
  • 10^th Marksheet
  • 12th Appeared Admit Card/ Marksheet
  • Signature Specimen

The registration process for each stage requires different documents to be provided/ uploaded which are stated as under:Passport Size Photographs

• • Identity Proof
  • Age Proof
  • 10^th Marksheet
  • 12^th Marksheet
  • CMA Foundation Marksheet
  • 2^nd year Graduation Marksheet (if provisional admission)
  • CS Foundation/ CA Intermediate/ Graduation Marksheet/ Other such relevant documents for direct admission
  • Signature Specimen

The registration process for each stage requires different documents to be provided/ uploaded which are stated as under:

• • Passport Size Photographs
  • Identity Proof
  • Age Proof
  • CMA Intermediate Marksheet
  • Signature Specimen

The revised CMA Course Fee Structure w.e.f. 11th February 2021 (https://icmai.in/upload/Students/Revised_CMA_Couse_fees_Structure11022021.pdf) is stated below:

Note:

• • Additional Rs. 250 is to be paid one-time for cost of Prospectus in case of offline registration.
  • The registration fees can be paid in installments also at Intermediate/ Final level.

Yes, the CMA Course registration fees can be paid in installments at Intermediate/ Final level, as follows:.

Note:

• • Payment of 1^st installment will enable a student get the study materials of both groups and opting for oral/postal coaching of either Group.
  • After payment of 2^nd Installment, the student will be eligible to opt for oral/postal coaching of other group and any training as applicable.

Registration status can be checked online from the CMA website. After opening the link (https://eicmai.in/studentonlineregsystem/Masters/EnterApplNo.aspx), a candidate needs to fill up its date of birth and application number or email or mobile number.

The CMA registration at all levels remain valid for a specific period, during which the student needs to complete the required trainings as well as clear his/her exams. However, the registration can be renewed/ re-validated at the end of its validity by paying a renewal/ re-validation fee as specified by ICMAI from time to time.

The validity period of initial registration to CMA Course at each level is stated below:

The students must have a valid registration number as on the date of filling Examination Application Form. Thus, after the initial validity period lapses, the student has to get his/her registration re-validated.

 A student whose registration has been cancelled on account of his/her failure to complete the Intermediate/ Final Examinations within a period of 7 years from the date of his/her registration may apply for DE NOVO Registration in the prescribed form online at: (https://icmai.in/studentswebsite/vas.php).

Note:

• • DE NOVO Registration Fee is Rs. 2,000 + GST as applicable.
  • DE NOVO Registration is normally granted once only. The second time DE NOVO Registration may be granted if the student has passed at least one Group or earned exemption in at least two subjects.

Offline Registration

If the candidate has registered for CMA Course offline, then books will be available at Regional Council Offices, Chapters, Recognised Oral Coaching Centre (ROCCs) & CMA Support Centres.

Online Registration

In case of online registration, books will be delivered to the postal address given at the time of registration.

Books are also available on the institute’s website (https://icmai.in/studentswebsite/) and can be accessed any time.

The entire CMA Course takes approximately 3 years to complete with a total course fee of around Rs. 1,90,000 to 2,90,000 (including coaching center fees). If a candidate does not opt for a separate coaching institute, then the over-all expenditure comes down to an approximate of Rs. 60,000 to 80,000, which includes all expenses such as registration fees, examination fees and training fees.

Yes, ICMAI invites applications for the award of following scholarships/ fee concessions:

• • Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Economically Challenged cum Meritorious Students
  • Refund/Waiver of fees paid by Physically Challenged Students
  • Government Scholarship Schemes

Detailed information about these scholarships awarded by ICMAI can be accessed at: https://icmai.in/studentswebsite/Financial_Aids.php.

Additionally, ICMAI allowed exemption of CMA Course Fee for students who have lost their any parent during Covid-19 Pandemic, the details on the same can be found at the link provided here: https://icmai.in/upload/Students/Guideline_2210_21.pdf.

Further, a student/ candidate must follow the different announcements made by ICMAI in respect of scholarships, fee concessions and other benefits.