Exam process

This area contains all the information you need to know in order to enter and sit CIMA’s exams. 

At this level exams are held by computer-based assessment at CBA centres. They may be taken at any time of year. You need to visit our Entry for Certificate level area to find out more.

CBA papers are GBP40 each and each exemption at this level is also GBP40.

CIMA holds two paper-based exam sittings a year, in May and November.

If you wish to sit Managerial level exams, for the May exam diet you must complete all Certificate level computer-based assessment (CBA's) by 1 March.

To enter for Strategic level you need to have completed Managerial level. To sit the TOPCIMA exam you need to have completed and passed all three Strategic level papers.

Exam entry takes place online:
February to mid-March for May exams
August to mid-September for November exams

For advice about which subjects to study together, go to the syllabus progression area for our suggested study routes and study combinations guidance.

If you have existing exam passes or credits, view your existing transition arrangements.

I wish to enter exams

• You will be emailed a confirmation of your exam entry choices within 24 hours of entering.
• You will need to view and print your admission advice in the month before your exam. This contains your candidate number which will be different for each paper you sit. The last three numbers for each paper indicate the desk number you need to sit at.
• You will need to bring a photo ID with you to the exam and your admission advice.
• You will need to keep the attendance slip you will be given by the exam supervisor on the exam day.

When are exam results released?

Visit CIMA Publishing for learning systems, exam practice kits, revision cards and question and answers for the 2008 exams. 

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