US CMA Coaching in Indore
Nahata Professional Academy offers US CMA coaching in Indore for students and working professionals: live classes at our New Siyaganj campus and online, or a recorded track with a study plan built around your job. Two parts, one mentor, and honest advice about where the qualification can take you.
Why choose Nahata for US CMA coaching in Indore
US CMA is short compared with most professional courses, but the exams are demanding. The right teaching and a realistic plan make the difference.
US CMA, awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), is about the forward-looking side of finance: budgeting, forecasting, performance measurement, costing and business decisions. It suits people who want to work in FP&A (financial planning and analysis), business finance or management accounting teams at larger companies.
Most students who struggle with CMA are not short of ability; they are short of a plan that fits their week. In your first counselling session we look at your background and the hours you really have, then map out when to take Part 1 and Part 2. Timed mock exams with feedback tell you when you are ready, so you do not pay for an attempt too early.
US CMA course structure: two parts
Both parts must be passed for the CMA certification. They can be taken in any order; we usually suggest Part 1 first.
| Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics | External financial reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, and technology and analytics. |
|---|---|
| Part 2: Strategic Financial Management | Financial statement analysis, corporate finance, decision analysis, risk management, investment decisions and professional ethics. |
| Exam format | Each part is a 4-hour computer-based exam: 100 multiple-choice questions, then 2 essay scenarios. You need at least 50% in the MCQ section to move on to the essays. |
| Passing score | 360 out of 500 for each part. |
| Testing windows | January–February, May–June and September–October, at Prometric centres in India. |
These details follow IMA’s current exam format; IMA updates its content from time to time, so always check imanet.org for the latest version. For a deeper look at every topic and the career paths it leads to, read our complete CMA USA course guide.
Who US CMA is for, and eligibility
B.Com, BBA and M.Com students
This is the most common starting point. Your degree gives you the accounting base that Part 1 builds on, and starting in your second or final year means you could finish around the time you graduate.
CA students, including those who have paused CA
If you have studied CA, your accounting, tax and audit base is already strong. US CMA adds management accounting and strategic finance, which many companies look for in FP&A teams. Some students do both together; others take CMA after stepping back from CA. We will tell you which makes sense in your case.
Working professionals in accounts and finance
If you work in Indore or nearby and feel stuck in routine accounting work, the recorded track lets you study around your job, with doubt-clearing sessions and career-transition guidance.
Class 12 students
US CMA needs a degree, so start your graduation first. We usually suggest beginning CMA preparation in the second or third year of college.
Eligibility in short
- A bachelor’s degree in any subject. You can sit the exams before completing it, but the certification is given only after you graduate.
- Two years of relevant work experience in management accounting or financial management, which can be completed before or after the exams.
- IMA membership and the CMA programme entrance fee, paid to IMA.
Please confirm the latest rules on imanet.org before you register; our team will walk you through it.
Classroom in Indore, online, or recorded
Track A, live classes (students): morning, evening or weekend batches, offline at our Indore campus or live online. Includes portal access, recorded backups, mock exams and a career bootcamp.
Track B, recorded course (working professionals): full recorded lectures you can watch any time, a personalised study plan built around your work hours, scheduled doubt-clearing sessions with CA Gaurav and career-transition sessions.
Timings change from batch to batch, so see upcoming batches or the US CMA store page. Classroom students can also use our library and study rooms; you are welcome to see the campus first.
Your US CMA mentor and faculty
CA Gaurav Sabharwal, Chief Career Mentor and Founder, teaches US CMA Part 1 and Part 2 personally. He is a practising Chartered Accountant who has worked in Big 4 advisory and investment banking at Nomura, and has more than 15 years of teaching experience. That industry background shapes how he explains topics like budgeting, variance analysis and capital budgeting: as decisions real finance teams make, not just formulas to memorise.
Also listed for US CMA on our faculty page:
- CA Gaurav SabharwalChief Career Mentor & Founder
- CA Nikhil GokhruManagement Accounting, Performance Management
- CA Tarun MahajanStrategic Finance, Financial Planning
- Ranjan MittalUS CPA & CMA Specialist
- Prof. Ravijeet KhanujaInformation Systems, Data Analytics
How admission works
- Free counselling. Call or WhatsApp 7970179701, or visit the campus. We discuss your background and goals and tell you honestly whether US CMA suits you.
- Pick your track. Live classes or the recorded professional track. Batches and fees are on the US CMA store page.
- Documents and IMA registration. Keep your mark sheets, degree certificate (or college details if you are still studying) and ID ready. We help you join IMA, enter the CMA programme and book your exam window.
- Your study plan. You get a timeline for Part 1 and Part 2 based on the hours you can study each week.
- Classes begin. Portal access, study material and your first session with CA Gaurav.
See the full process, documents list and payment options on our admissions page.
US CMA coaching in Indore: common questions
Where are your US CMA classes in Indore?
Live US CMA classes for students run at the Nahata Professional Academy campus, Poddar Plaza, C-10, near Shastri Market, New Siyaganj, Indore, and online. Working professionals can choose our recorded track instead.
Who teaches US CMA at Nahata Professional Academy?
US CMA is taught personally by CA Gaurav Sabharwal, our Chief Career Mentor: a practising Chartered Accountant with a Big 4 background, investment banking experience at Nomura and more than 15 years of teaching. He also runs the doubt-clearing sessions for the recorded track.
I am still in college. Can I start US CMA?
Yes. The CMA certification needs a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, but you can sit the exams before you finish your degree. Many B.Com students start preparing in their second or final year so they finish around graduation.
Do I need work experience before the CMA exam?
No. Two years of relevant experience in management accounting or financial management is needed for the certification, not for the exams. As per IMA’s current rules you can complete it before or after passing, within seven years of passing.
How long does US CMA take?
It has two parts. A full-time student can finish in about 6 to 12 months; a working professional studying 2 to 3 hours a day usually needs 12 to 18 months. IMA expects both parts to be cleared within three years of entering the CMA programme.
Where will I give the CMA exam?
CMA exams are computer-based and held at Prometric test centres in India. You choose a date in one of the three testing windows (January–February, May–June, September–October) after registering with IMA. We help you with registration and scheduling.
What are the fees for US CMA coaching in Indore?
Our tuition depends on the track you choose: live classes or recorded with a personalised plan. Current batches and fees are on our online store, or call 7970179701. IMA membership, entrance and exam fees are separate and are paid to IMA in US dollars.
Do you offer placement after US CMA?
We do not make placement promises we cannot keep, especially for experienced professionals. Our Career Development Centre helps with resumes, LinkedIn, interview practice and career-transition planning, and students get guidance on which roles to target.
Talk to us about US CMA
Not sure if US CMA is right for you? Ask us first. Call or WhatsApp 7970179701, or visit us at Poddar Plaza, C-10, near Shastri Market, New Siyaganj, Indore.