CIMA students will be familiar with the complexities of the CIMA calendar. After Certificate level, there are 3 Objective Test (OT) exams at each level, followed by a Case Study Exam, each with its own deadlines at key points in the exam sitting cycle. A missed course start date or exam entry deadline can throw even the most meticulously planned study schedule off track. Use this guide to stay on track towards achieving your goals, plan ahead and keep up to date with important deadlines.
Objective Tests (OT’s)
📅Course start dates: All year round!
Unlike Case Study exams, exams for Objective Test modules do not follow an exam sitting cycle. Therefore, you can book Objective Test exams at various dates all year round. Likewise, you’ll find that FI courses for Objective Test exams start all year round, online and in local study centres. You can also study on-demand via FI Online. Planning and preparation are key to getting the result you want on the big day. Find tips on preparing for your exam below:
🔍10 Exam preparation mistakes to avoid
🔍Dealing with exam nerves
August 2025 Case Study Exam Sitting
📅 August Exam Week:
Strategic: 20-22 August
Planning and preparation are key to getting the result you want on the big day. Find tips on preparing for your exam below:
🔍10 Exam preparation mistakes to avoid
🔍Case Study Exams: What’s the examiner looking for?
📅 Exam Results Day:
Operational Level: 25/09/25| Management Level: 02/10/25 | Strategic Level: 09/10/25
November 2025 Case Study Exam Sitting
📅 Course dates for November: 25th September – 28th October 2025
Case Study courses for the November CIMA exams run between 25th September – 28th October in local study centres and via FI Online Live or FI Online. Courses come with instant access to online study resources, so you can start studying straight away and get a head start on your November exam preparation. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place:
🔍 What happens on a Case Study course?
🔔 November Exam entry deadlines:
Operational: 21/10/25 | Management: 28/10/25 | Strategic: 04/11/25
📅 November Exam Week:
Operational: 05-07 November | Management: 12-14 November | Strategic: 19-21 November
Planning and preparation are key to getting the desired result on the big day. Find tips on preparing for your exam below:
🔍10 Exam preparation mistakes to avoid
🔍Case Study Exams: What’s the examiner looking for?
📅 Exam Results Day:
Operational Level: 08/01/26 | Management Level: 15/01/26 | Strategic Level: 15/01/26
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We wish you the best of luck with your studies. Remember to balance your study time with some fun and relaxation too.
