CMA Foundation 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits
CMA Foundation 2026 eligibility explained — minimum age, maximum age, educational qualification, nationality rules, attempt limits, reservation categories. Based on the latest official notification.
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CMA Foundation 2026 eligibility criteria
Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board are eligible to register for the CMA Foundation course. There is no minimum percentage requirement at the 10+2 level for registration. Graduates or postgraduates in any discipline (except Cost and Management Accounting) from a recognized university are also eligible. Candidates who have passed the Foundation level of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or the CA Foundation are eligible for direct entry to the CMA Intermediate.
Before you apply
- Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
- Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
- Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.