Does this page promise an EMI or instalment option?

No. Payment availability can vary by route and time. Ask the counselling team for the currently applicable written payment terms before making any commitment.

Are IMA fees included in preparation fees?

Do not assume they are. IMA-controlled fees and preparation-provider fees are separate categories; confirm the exact scope of every quoted amount.

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US CMA Payment Planning: Questions to Confirm Before You Pay

A fee quote is useful only when it states what it covers. Before choosing a US CMA preparation route, separate official IMA payments, preparation-provider scope and possible variable costsâ€”then confirm the payment options actually available to you.

A practical way to plan

Separate the cost categories

Keep IMA membership, entrance and examination costs separate from preparation fees, materials, support and any optional third-party services.

Ask what the quoted preparation fee includes

Confirm class format, recordings, study-material access, practice, mocks, doubt support, access period, taxes and exclusions in writing.

Confirm payment terms before committing

Ask the team whether any payment option is currently available for your selected route. Do not assume instalments, financing, refunds or extensions unless they are stated in writing.

Keep a contingency budget

Currency conversion, taxes, retakes, renewals and changes in official fees can affect the total. Verify current IMA costs directly before payment.

Do not decide from one headline number

No payment option, refund, course access period or official fee should be assumed. Confirm the current written terms and verify IMA-controlled costs directly before payment.

Verify current IMA requirements

Ajeya preparation approach

Every Student. A Different Journey. One Destination—US CMA.

Your current foundation, topic gaps, learning pace and work or college schedule should shape the preparation conversation. Use the Preparation Fit route before you decide on a study path.

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Before you take the next step

Write official IMA and preparation costs as separate lines.
Ask about material access, mock tests, academic support and the access period.
Confirm actual payment, refund and cancellation terms in writing before you pay.
Use current IMA information for official fee and policy decisions.

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