The CMA Intermediate course is an important step towards becoming a CMA, providing students with enhanced knowledge and skills in management accounting and financial management. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) conducts this intermediate level of the CMA, which goes deeply into subjects such as cost and management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate regulations, and financial management. So, in this blog, we will delve into the registration process for CMA Intermediate, their subjects, and when to apply. 

What is the Eligibility Criteria of CMA Inter? 

• Passed Senior Secondary School Examination / Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) and CMA Foundation exam.       

            OR 

• Direct Entry Route: Students have to be a graduate in any discipline other than music, dancing, photography and painting. Students will also be eligible if they have passed CS Foundation or have passed CA Intermediate.

  
  

• Provisional Admission: Candidates who are awaiting the results of their degree examinations may apply for provisional admission. Such students would be given 18 months to switch from Provisional to Regular Status.

When to Apply?

CMA Inter Fees Structure. 

Students additionally have to give exam fees when filling out the Exam form, which are Rs 2400 for both groups and Rs1200 for a single group.

CMA Inter Subjects & Section Wise Marks Distribution. 

As we know now, there are 8 subjects, but there are exemptions given to some students they are : 

• Students who have completed their Company Secretary (CS), have an engineering degree, or an LLB degree, or have successfully passed the ACCA UK exams will be eligible for exemptions, which vary and are updated on the ICMAI website.
  
  
• Students who passed some subjects from the 2016 syllabus will be receiving exemptions for those subjects in the 2022 syllabus.

Steps to Register For CMA Intermediate.

• To begin, go to ICMAI's official website, icmai. in. After you've opened the website, go to the "Students" section of the menu.

• When you click on the admission link, you will be taken to a new page.

• Following that, you'll notice many options on the left side. Select Online Admission.

• Fill out the application form for the CMA Intermediate course.

• Next, enter all of the necessary information and generate the OTP directly.

• The login credentials will now be provided to your registered email address, and you can begin filling out your examination form.

• Finally, upload all of the scanned documents and pay the registration fees.

What are the Passing Criteria for CMA Intermediate?

• Minimum 40% in each paper of the group, with an overall aggregate of at least 50% in all the papers of that group.

  
  

• When a student obtains a minimum of 60 marks on a paper, he or she is qualified for exemption, which is automatically stated in the ICMAI statement of marks. This exemption is only valid for three attempts.

  
  

How Long is the Skill Training Program and Is it Compulsory?

• Skill training is compulsory for everyone and lasts 140 hours. If you are planning to take examinations for both groups, you must finish first the 140-hour program and take both exams.

• If you are taking the examinations for one group at first, you must still complete the skill training before taking exams for the second group.

Read More: CMA Practical Training 

How Should Students Prepare for the CMA Intermediate Course?

Students should not take the CMA Intermediate course lightly. It is possible to crack it on the first try, but you must prepare well and completely. 

• The candidate should carefully review the exam pattern and syllabus and make a note of it somewhere.

• Students must take appropriate short notes on the important topics.

• Students should include the study materials and books recommended by ICMAI.

• Make sure you solve previous years' CMA Intermediate papers as well as MTPs and RTPs released by ICMAI.
  
  
• Students should enroll in CMA Intermediate coaching. They must, however, remember that self-study is essential. As a result, the student has to develop an effective study schedule.

How is SJC Helping our CMA Intermediate Students?

SJC helps CMA Intermediate students by providing classes at all CMA levels, including foundation, intermediate, and final. They have a special program called the CMA Rankers Batch that covers all 8 subjects in one place. Experienced teachers provide guidance, study ideas, revision strategies, and practice exams to help students achieve during this 9-month plan. To know more about this you can contact our team at : 8100112222

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