📅 CMA Dec2025 Date Sheet – Final, Intermediate & Foundation

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has officially released the CMA Dec 2025 Datesheet for Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses under Syllabus 2022.
In this blog, you’ll find:
✔ Complete date sheet for all levels
✔ Exam fees
✔ Application process & deadlines
✔ Preparation tips
✔ Official PDF links
CMA Final December 2025 Exam Time Table
The CMA Final exams will be held in offline (descriptive mode) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (IST).
Date
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Day
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Paper
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10 Dec 2025
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Wednesday
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Corporate and Economic Laws (P-13)
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11 Dec 2025
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Thursday
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Cost and Management Audit (P-17)
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12 Dec 2025
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Friday
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Strategic Financial Management (P-14)
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13 Dec 2025
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Saturday
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Corporate Financial Reporting (P-18)
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14 Dec 2025
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Sunday
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Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation (P-15)
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15 Dec 2025
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Monday
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Indirect Tax Laws and Practice (P-19)
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16 Dec 2025
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Tuesday
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Strategic Cost Management (P-16)
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17 Dec 2025
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Wednesday
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Electives – Choose any one: (i) Strategic Performance Management & Business Valuation (P-20A) (ii) Risk Management in Banking & Insurance (P-20B) (iii) Entrepreneurship and Start-up (P-20C)
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💡 Tip: Solve past 3–5 years’ question papers and focus on case-study-based answers.
CMA Intermediate December 2025 Exam Time Table
The CMA Intermediate exams will be held in offline (descriptive mode) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
Date
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Day
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Paper
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10 Dec 2025
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Wednesday
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Business Laws and Ethics (P-5)
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11 Dec 2025
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Thursday
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Operations Management and Strategic Management (P-9)
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12 Dec 2025
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Friday
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Financial Accounting (P-6)
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13 Dec 2025
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Saturday
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Corporate Accounting and Auditing (P-10)
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14 Dec 2025
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Sunday
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Direct and Indirect Taxation (P-7)
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15 Dec 2025
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Monday
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Financial Management and Business Data Analytics (P-11)
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16 Dec 2025
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Tuesday
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Cost Accounting (P-8)
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17 Dec 2025
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Wednesday
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Management Accounting (P-12)
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💡 Tip: Make formula charts for quick revision and keep them handy during preparation.
CMA Foundation December 2025 Exam Time Table
The CMA Foundation exam will be conducted on 13th December 2025 in offline OMR-based mode in two shifts.
Shift
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Time
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Paper
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Morning
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10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
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Paper 1: Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication (FBLC) Paper 2: Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting (FFCA)
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Afternoon
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Paper 3: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics (FBMS) Paper 4: Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management (FBEM)
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💡 Tip: Practice mock OMR sheets to improve speed and accuracy.
💰 CMA December 2025 Exam Fees
Course Level
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One Group (India)
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Two Groups (India)
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Overseas (One Group)
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Overseas (Two Groups)
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Foundation
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₹1,200
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—
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US$ 60
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—
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Intermediate
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₹1,300
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₹2,400
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US$ 100
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US$ 150
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Final
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₹1,400
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₹2,800
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US$ 100
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US$ 150
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Late Fee: ₹500 (if paid after the due date)
📌 Application Process
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Visit the official ICMAI website: https://icmai.in/icmai/
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Login with your student credentials.
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Fill in the online examination form.
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Upload required documents (if applicable).
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Pay exam fees via debit/credit card or net banking.
Last Date to Apply: 17th October 2025
🎯 Preparation Tips
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Follow a fixed study timetable.
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Attempt mock tests to improve time management.
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Revise at least twice before exams.
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For theory subjects, write and learn to improve retention.
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For practical subjects, practice at least 50–60 questions per chapter.
🎫 Admit Card
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Admit cards will be available online around 10–12 days before the exam.
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Students must download and print their admit card from the official website.
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Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID on the exam day.
📥 Official PDFs
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Final & Intermediate Date Sheet PDF – https://icmai.in/upload/Examination/Inter_Final_Dec_2025.pdf
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Foundation Date Sheet PDF- https://icmai.in/upload/Examination/FOUNDATION_Dec_2025.pdf
📢 Final Words
The CMA December 2025 examination is a crucial opportunity for students to showcase their preparation and move forward in their professional journey. With the official date sheet now released, it’s time to fine-tune your study strategy, focus on regular practice, and maintain consistency. Remember, success in CMA is built on discipline, time management, and conceptual clarity. Keep checking the ICMAI website for any updates and stay committed to your goal. Good luck to all CMA aspirants!
FAQs
Frequently Asks Questions
What is the CMA admit card release date for December 2025 exams?
The CMA admit card release date for December 2025 exams is expected to be around 10–12 days before the exam. Students will need to download and print their admit card from the official CMA website once it becomes available. On the exam day, it is mandatory to carry both the printed admit card and a valid photo ID for verification.
How many times CMA exam is held in a year?
The CMA exam in India is conducted twice a year by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)—once in June and again in December. These exams are held for all three levels of the course—Foundation, Intermediate, and Final—at various exam centers across the country.
What is the date of CMA December 2025?
The CMA December 2025 exams are scheduled as follows: the Intermediate and Final exams will take place from December 10th to December 17th, 2025, while the Foundation exam is scheduled for December 13th, 2025.
How many total papers are there in CMA?
The CMA course in India consists of a total of 20 papers, divided across three levels. At the CMA Foundation level, there are 4 papers. The CMA Intermediate level has 8 papers, split into 2 groups of 4 papers each. Similarly, the CMA Final level also includes 8 papers, divided into 2 groups of 4 papers each.