CMA India Foundation (CMA (India) Foundation) — Free Online Mock Test

CMA (India) Foundation · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Foundation India Finance & Professional 55 questions 120 min 50 distinct variants
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CMA India Foundation exam at a glance

55
Questions
120
Minutes total
1
Section
50
Variants

CMA India Foundation key facts & eligibility

CMA India Foundation at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting bodyThe Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)
Official websiteicmai.in ↗
ModeThe CMA Foundation — the entry level of the Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) course (Foundation → Intermediate → Final), conducted by ICMAI: four objective (OMR) papers.
FrequencyUsually twice a year.
Scoring & markingThe Foundation has four papers of 100 marks each (400 total) — Fundamentals of Business Laws & Business Communication; Fundamentals of Financial & Cost Accounting; Fundamentals of Business Mathematics & Statistics; and Fundamentals of Business Economics & Management — as objective (multiple-choice) OMR papers with no negative marking. To pass, a candidate needs at least 40% in each paper and a 50% aggregate.
LanguageEnglish (and Hindi for some papers).

Who is eligible for CMA India Foundation?

A pass in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent (candidates who have passed Class 10 may register but must clear 10+2 to sit the exam). No upper age limit.

Last verified July 2026 against ICMAI — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

CMA India Foundation section breakdown

The CMA India Foundation mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

CMA India Foundation scoring & marking scheme

+1
Per correct answer
0
Per wrong answer
0
Per blank / skipped
100–1000
Scaled score range

Strategy: CMA India Foundation has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: CMA India Foundation (pass 700/1000).

How CMA India Foundation is conducted

CMA India Foundation time strategy

With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

CMA India Foundation topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CMA India Foundation, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

CMA India Foundation (55 Q)

CMA India Foundation difficulty calibration

Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.

CMA (India) Foundation · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CMA India Foundation bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CMA India Foundation

Expert take: what CMA India Foundation really tests

The CMA Foundation is the entry level of ICMAI’s Cost & Management Accountant course (Foundation → Intermediate → Final). It has four objective (OMR) papers of 100 marks each — Business Laws & Communication; Financial & Cost Accounting; Business Mathematics & Statistics; and Business Economics & Management — with no negative marking; you need 40% in each paper and a 50% aggregate to pass.

Preparation tips

  • Study from the official ICMAI material for each of the four papers.
  • Attempt every question — the OMR papers have no negative marking.
  • Target 40% per paper and a 50% aggregate, not just one strong subject.

⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid

  • Neglecting a weaker paper and missing the 40%-per-paper minimum.
  • Assuming it is a computer-based test — it is offline OMR.

CMA India Foundation study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Understand the four papers Weeks 1-3
  • Paper 1 Business Laws & Communication, Paper 2 Financial & Cost Accounting
  • Paper 3 Business Mathematics & Statistics, Paper 4 Business Economics & Management
  • Objective (OMR) papers, no negative marking; pass 40% each + 50% aggregate
2 Study the ICMAI material Weeks 4-12
  • Work through the official ICMAI study material for each paper
  • Practise MCQs paper by paper
  • Strengthen accounting and business-mathematics numericals
3 Mocks & revision Weeks 13-16
  • Full mock papers for all four subjects
  • Attempt every question (no penalty)
  • Target 40% in each paper and a 50% aggregate

Where CMA India Foundation can take you

A strong CMA India Foundation result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Best books & official prep for CMA India Foundation

Official practice: Register and prepare from the official ICMAI study material on icmai.in; there is no negative marking, so attempt every question, and clear 40% in each paper plus a 50% aggregate.

Previous-year papers: ICMAI publishes CMA Foundation mock test papers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMA India Foundation exam pattern?
CMA (India) Foundation contains 55 questions across 1 section: CMA India Foundation (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).
Does CMA India Foundation have negative marking?
No — CMA India Foundation has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
How is CMA India Foundation scored?
Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CMA India Foundation (pass 700/1000).
How can I practise CMA India Foundation online for free?
Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length CMA India Foundation mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of CMA India Foundation?
CMA India Foundation is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. CMA (India) Foundation · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the CMA India Foundation exam?
CMA India Foundation runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in CMA India Foundation?
CMA India Foundation is split into: CMA India Foundation (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CMA (India) Foundation · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during CMA India Foundation?
No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
Is the CMA India Foundation test adaptive?
No — CMA India Foundation is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many CMA India Foundation mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CMA India Foundation variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free CMA India Foundation test series 2026?
Yes. The Wrexa Edge CMA India Foundation test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are CMA India Foundation previous year question–style papers included?
Every CMA India Foundation mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free CMA India Foundation mock test online?
Wrexa Edge's CMA India Foundation mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the CMA India Foundation mock test on mobile?
Yes. CMA India Foundation mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the CMA India Foundation syllabus?
The CMA India Foundation syllabus maps to its 1 section: CMA India Foundation (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for CMA India Foundation?
Eligibility for CMA India Foundation — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CMA India Foundation practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the CMA India Foundation exam and how should I prepare?
Official CMA India Foundation exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free CMA India Foundation mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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