Planning and scheduling your studies well is key to passing your CIMA exams first time. The CIMA Case Study exams take place four times a year: February, May, August, and November.

📌 Bottom line: Most students mainly want two things: the exam sitting dates and the pre-seen release dates. These are summarised in the tables below, followed by the remaining key dates for each exam window.

1. Quick Reference: CIMA Case Study Exam Dates & Pre-seen Releases

Here’s the official timetable for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026.

📅 August 2025 CIMA Case Study Exams

📅 November 2025 CIMA Case Study Exams

📅 February 2026 CIMA Case Study Exams

📅 May 2026 CIMA Case Study Exams

📅 August 2026 CIMA Case Study Exams

📅 November 2026 CIMA Case Study Exams

(Source: Official CIMA exam timetable)

2. How the CIMA Case Study Windows Work

• Four sittings per year: February, May, August, November.
• Three exam days per level: Operational (OCS), Management (MCS), Strategic (SCS).
• Pre-seen documents cover two windows:
  • November + following February share the same pre-seen.
  • May + following August share the same pre-seen.
• Format: Exams are computer-based and sat at Pearson Vue centres (or remotely where available).

3. Other Important Dates

While exam sittings and pre-seen releases are the most critical, it’s useful to be aware of other dates:

• Exam scheduling windows: when you can book your slot.
• Exam entry closing dates: don’t miss these!
• Result release dates: usually 6–8 weeks after each exam window.
• Certificate dispatch dates: when CIMA issues official awards (Dip, Adv Dip, ACMA/CGMA).

Below you can find the full schedules for these other key dates.

📅 August 2025: Scheduling, Entry, Results

📅 November 2025: Scheduling, Entry, Results

📅 February 2026: Scheduling, Entry, Results

📅 May 2026: Scheduling, Entry, Results

📅 August 2026: Scheduling, Entry, Results

📅 November 2026: Scheduling, Entry, Results

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📌 Tip: Make sure you have all your Objective Tests/FLP assessments passed before the Case Study exam entry deadline.

4. Preparing for Your Exam

Once your exam is booked, your focus should shift to preparation:

• 🎥 Free resources: Watch 2+ hours of free pre-seen analysis for each Case Study exam on VIVA’s YouTube channel.
• 📑 Guides: Explore our Case Study exam success guide.
• 🎓 Courses: For structured support, realistic mocks, and tutor feedback, check out VIVA’s award-winning Case Study courses.

5. FAQs

When is the next CIMA Case Study exam?
The next window is November 2025, with exams on 5–7 Nov (OCS), 12–14 Nov (MCS), and 19–21 Nov (SCS).

When will the November 2025 pre-seens be released?
The pre-seen document for each level will be released on a specific date, listed below:

• OCS: 19 Sep 2025
• MCS: 26 Sep 2025
• SCS: 03 Oct 2025

These become available for download via CIMA’s Study Hub. The November 2025 pre-seen documents will be available for download via the links below:

• OCS November 2025/February 2026 pre-seen
• MCS November 2025/February 2026 pre-seen
• SCS November 2025/February 2026 pre-seen

How many Case Study exams are there each year?
Four: February, May, August, and November.

Do I need to book my Case Study exam early?
Yes. Each exam window has an entry deadline. Always schedule well in advance.

Closing advice

Good luck with your upcoming exam! Remember: success in the CIMA Case Studies depends not only on planning your exam date, or passing your preceding exams/assessments, but also on taking ultra realistic mocks, performing deep pre-seen analysis, and application-focused preparation.

This is precisely what you get with VIVA. Start with our resources today, or take your preparation to the next level with our full Case Study courses.

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