FEES & REGISTRATION

US CMA Fees in India 2026: IMA Exam, Entrance & Membership Fees

Current US CMA fees for India in 2026: IMA membership, entrance and Part 1/Part 2 exam fees for student, academic and professional members, with official sources.

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Fees & Registration · Updated 3 September 2026 · 7 min read · By CMA Khalid Bin Suleiman

US CMA fees in 2026: the official IMA charges

There are two very different costs people often mix together: fees paid directly to IMA for the certification process, and optional coaching/study costs paid to a training provider. The table below uses IMA's regular published fees checked on 3 September 2026.

IMA feeStudentAcademicProfessional
IMA membership$49$160$295
CMA entrance fee$225$225$300
Exam fee — Part 1$407$407$545
Exam fee — Part 2$407$407$545
Total before certification maintenance$1,088$1,199$1,685
Annual CMA maintenance after certification$30 per year, in addition to maintaining IMA membership

Primary source: IMA — Enroll in the CMA. IMA promotions can temporarily reduce some fees, so always check the official page before paying.

Why we do not convert the IMA fee into one permanent INR number

IMA charges in USD. A rupee figure hard-coded into a website becomes inaccurate as exchange rates change, and promotions can also change entrance or membership pricing. Use the USD table as the source of truth, then check your card/bank conversion at the time of payment.

Exam-fee protection principle: because each exam part costs hundreds of dollars, completing the syllabus is not the same as being ready to register. Use full-length mocks and consistent performance to decide when to pay for an attempt.

Coaching cost is separate from IMA fees

Apex programs are separate from IMA and are paid to Apex, not to IMA. Which product makes sense depends on where you are in preparation.

US CMA fee questions

How much are the US CMA exam fees for students?

IMA's regular 2026 student/academic exam fee is $407 per part, plus membership and the one-time entrance fee.

How much are the exam fees for professionals?

IMA's regular professional exam fee is $545 per part, plus $295 membership and a $300 entrance fee.

Are there India discounts?

IMA periodically runs promotions. Because promotions can expire, the permanent website uses regular fees and links to IMA for current offers.