 By IIC Lakshya
By IIC Lakshya 
 24 Sep 2025
24 Sep 2025


Initially, it takes a sophisticated step to pursue the CMA India (Cost and Management Accounting) course since the ICMAI structured it into three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. One of the first questions students ask themselves before enrolling is: What are the fees for the CMA India course at each stage?
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This blog intends to chronicle all the CMA India course fees for registration, training, exams, coaching, and other separate expenses, so that aspiring students have a clear plan for their career.
Before jumping into the content, let's take a look at this video explaining all about CMA India
Students are advised to register only with the ICMAI because failing to do so and then verifying the study centers before payment of the coaching fee may result in an unfortunate case of being scammed.
Furthermore, aspiring students need to understand all three levels.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | 
| Registration Fee | 6,000 | 
| Postal Tuition Fee | 4,000 | 
| Examination Fee | 1,200 | 
| Total (Approx) | 7,200-11,200 | 
Moreover, practical students may have to spend extra on private coaching classes, mock test papers, and supplementary study materials. The coaching fee charged is capped between 20,000 to 40,000 rupees, depending on the educational institute.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | 
| Registration Fee | 23,100 | 
| Postal Tuition Fee | Included | 
| Examination Fee | 1,200 | 
| Total (Approx) | 24,300-26,000 | 
For students appearing for both groups, the exam fee doubles. Coaching fees for CMA Inter vary between ₹40,000-₹60,000 depending on location and mode (online/offline).
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | 
| Registration Fee | 25,000 | 
| Postal Tuition Fee | Included | 
| Examination Fee | 1,400 | 
| Total (Approx) | 26,400-28,000 | 
Apart from the registration fee and the fee for the exam, a CMA student should take note of the following:
Yes, for the Intermediate and Final levels, ICMAI provides the option for payment in installments.
No, only postal/oral coaching is covered under registration with ICMAI. Professional coaching, which is of a more structured manner, is given by private coaching institutions.
The most inexpensive option is self-studying and ICMAI study materials; self-studying and ICMAI study materials are the cheapest options. However, most students prefer attending coaching classes to prepare properly for the exams.