CIMA Pass Rates: The Most Recent Numbers
The most recent CIMA pass rates published: Case Study exams run 53-71% by window, Objective Tests range from 44% (P2) to 83% (E1). Full tables inside.
Updated June 2026
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CIMA Exam Guides
CIMA examines you through nine objective tests and three case studies across three levels. The guides below cover the practical side of passing them: current exam dates and booking windows, the latest pass rates, how the exams are structured, and the preparation and exam-day technique that moves your score - including free mock exams to benchmark where you stand.
CIMA Exam Structure: The Full Syllabus Explained
CIMA has three professional levels - Operational, Management and Strategic - each with three 90-minute Objective Tests plus one 3-hour Case Study exam.
Updated June 2026
CIMA Exam Dates: Upcoming Windows and How to Book
All CIMA Case Study exam dates for 2026: August and November windows, pre-seen release dates, scheduling deadlines and results days for OCS, MCS and SCS.
Updated June 2026
CIMA Approved Calculators: What's Allowed
Which calculators are allowed in CIMA exams? Scientific or solar-powered models with basic memory are fine; graphical and programmable ones are banned.
Updated June 2023
How To Pass CIMA Exams: 5 Proven Study Habits
Pass your CIMA exams by planning study backward from the exam date, reviewing old topics before new ones, spacing practice and testing under timed conditions.
Updated July 2022
CIMA Objective Test Exam Day Strategy
On the CIMA objective test you get 90 minutes for 60 questions. Answer easy ones first, flag the doubtful, and attempt every question - no negative marking.
Updated July 2022
How To Pass CIMA Objective Tests
The best way to pass CIMA objective tests is high-volume practice: work through exam-style questions on a timed online simulator and learn from feedback.
Updated July 2022
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