CMA USA Course Details Eligibility Fees and exam dates

Exam Pattern for the CMA USA
The CMA test has two parts, and you don’t have to take them in any specific sequence. This means that, depending on your preferences, you can register for any of the two parts first. The CMA test comprises of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and two essay type questions in each part.
The MCQs account for 75% of your overall score on the CMA exam, while essay questions account for 25%. The exam can be scheduled on any day of your choice during the three exam windows namely, Jan – Feb, May-June, Sep – Oct.
CMA Exam Dates Testing Window
Jan-Feb: January 1 to February 28;
May-Jun: May 1 to June 30;
Sep-Oct: September 1 to October 31.
CMA US Exam Format
The two parts of the US CMA Exam are both for four hours and include the following:
Type of question :
Question type Duration No of questions Time per question
Multiple Choice 3 hours 100 1.8 minutes
Essay type 1 hour 2 30 minutes