CMA Foundation
4 objective papers written after Class 12. This is the stage we teach.
Track 2 of 4
CMA Foundation
Cost and Management Accountancy is the credential behind pricing, costing and internal decision-making in Indian industry. Foundation is the entry stage, and it sits neatly alongside Grade 11 and 12.
Twice yearlyICMAI exams in June and December
4 papers400 marks at Foundation level
68+CMA Foundation clears from our faculty team
3 stagesFoundation, Intermediate, Final
Programme at a Glance
What a CMA Foundation batch on your campus includes
The preparatory programme spans two academic years, with roughly 11 to 12 months of active teaching inside that span, covering every CMA Foundation subject.
300+ hrsStructured learning across all four papers
50 hrsIntensive revision and mock tests (~20 sets)
All subjectsFull coverage of the ICMAI Foundation syllabus
HybridClassroom sessions plus online LMS support
Chapter-wiseTests as each topic closes, plus periodic assessments
3 hrs/dayStudent commitment, 3 to 4 days a week
11–12 monthsActive teaching across two academic years
PTMsParent-teacher meetings and feedback sessions
Programme features
Delivered by our faculty, inside your classroom.
- Coverage of all CMA Foundation subjects
- 300+ hours of structured learning
- 50 hours of intensive course revision and mock tests (~20 sets)
- Comprehensive study material and practice books
- Hybrid delivery, online plus offline
- Chapter-wise tests and periodic assessments
- PTMs and feedback sessions with your school
- Career mentoring and post-exam support
Learning support students receive
Printed and digital, both included in the programme.
- Printed practice material for every subject
- Assignments and question banks
- Mock papers and structured revision support
- LMS login with resources, practice and progress tracking
- Performance analytics shared with the school
- ICMAI registration guidance and paperwork support
Qualification
Who This Is For
EligibilityStudents who have passed Class 10 can register for CMA Foundation with ICMAI, and write the exam after Class 12.
Best entry pointGrade 11 / PU1, so the Foundation syllabus runs in parallel with school rather than after it.
Who it suitsStudents drawn to costing, pricing, manufacturing and management decision-making rather than only audit and assurance.
Alongside CAFoundation-level content overlaps heavily with CA Foundation, so many of our students prepare for both from the same base.
The Exam
The 4 CMA Foundation Papers
Four papers of 100 marks each, per the ICMAI syllabus.
| Paper | Subject | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication | Objective, 100 marks |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting | Objective, 100 marks |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics | Objective, 100 marks |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management | Objective, 100 marks |
Passing requires a minimum of 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate across all four.
Twice yearlyExams held in June and December
Shared baseLarge overlap with CA Foundation preparation
Same facultyTaught by the team behind our CMA results
Career Path
From Foundation to Cost and Management Accountant
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2
CMA Intermediate
Two groups covering financial accounting, laws and ethics, direct and indirect taxation, cost accounting, operations management, and financial management.
3
Practical Training
Supervised industry or practice training as prescribed by ICMAI, typically undertaken alongside the Final stage.
4
CMA Final
Two groups covering corporate and economic laws, strategic financial management, strategic cost management, and business valuation.
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Cost and Management Accountant
ICMAI membership, with roles across cost audit, pricing strategy, FP&A and manufacturing finance.
Considering CMA Foundation for your institute?
Share your student strength and grades, and we'll map the Foundation timeline against your academic calendar.