Introduction

Most CMA students are confused about what happens after they clear CMA Final —

“How do I apply for campus?”

“What comes first?”

“How many steps are there?”

“How do companies shortlist me?”

This blog gives you a quick and simple step-by-step overview of the complete journey — from the day your result comes out until the day you receive your campus selection offer.

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⭐ Step-by-Step Flow After Qualifying CMA (Short & Clear)

1️⃣ CMA Final Result Declared

Your journey starts the moment ICMAI publishes the result.
You become eligible for campus in the same term.

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2️⃣ ICMAI Opens Campus Registration

You must fill the Campus Placement Form on the ICMAI website.

This includes:

Personal details

Academic details

Marks

Attempts

Exemptions

Contact information

⚠️ Important: One wrong detail (marks/percentage/attempts) can lead to rejection or debarment.

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3️⃣ Join the Pre-Placement / Advanced Training Program

ICMAI conducts a mandatory training program:

Earlier called the 12-Day Orientation

Now often called the Advanced Training Program

You learn:

Communication

Presentation

GD skills

Interview basics

Professional behaviour

Mock interviews

This prepares you for real company interviews.

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4️⃣ ICMAI Shares Your Profile With Companies

After registration + training, ICMAI sends your data to companies in the CIS Form.

Companies check:

Your marks

Your attempts

Your communication level

Your location preference

Your accuracy of details

Your overall readiness

This is where shortlisting starts.

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5️⃣ Companies Shortlist Students

Companies create a shortlist based on all registered profiles.

Shortlist depends on:

Number of students who passed that attempt

Attempts

Marks

Skillset

Availability

Company requirement

👉 Heavy pass-out attempts = high competition
👉 More attempts = lower shortlisting chances in many companies

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6️⃣ ICMAI Announces Shortlisted Candidates

You will receive:

Email

SMS

Website update

If shortlisted, you’ll also get:

Interview date

Slot timing

Venue/meeting link

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7️⃣ Attend the Interview Rounds

The campus interview generally includes:

Company Presentation

Written/Aptitude Test (if any)

Group Discussion

Technical Interview

HR Interview

⚠️ Important Rule:
If two companies shortlist you in the same slot,
➡️ Whoever declares the result first → you are locked with that company.

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8️⃣ Final Selection Announcement

Most companies declare the final result on the same day.
If selected, ICMAI officially informs you.

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9️⃣ Background Verification (BVG)

Once selected, the company begins:

Document verification

ID verification

Education check

Personal detail verification

Ensure all documents are correct and updated.

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🔟 Offer Letter Issued

After BVG clearance, the company provides your official offer letter with:

CTC

Job role

Location

Joining date

Reporting details

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1️⃣1️⃣ Joining the Company

You join the organisation on the scheduled date and begin your journey as a CMA professional.

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1️⃣2️⃣ After Main Campus → Chapter-Level Placement Starts

If you didn’t get shortlisted or selected:

Chapter-level placement

Extended campus

Winter/summer drives

These give you additional opportunities to get placed.

👉 In the end, placement is placement — job is job.

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⭐ Conclusion

This is the complete, actual journey every CMA goes through after qualifying.
When you know the steps clearly, the entire campus experience becomes easier, smoother, and more organised.