The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) Council has approved the opening of a new Examination Centre at Haldwani, Uttarakhand, effective from the December 2025 term. This move provides relief to thousands of students who previously faced long-distance travel to Dehradun, Haridwar, or Delhi to take their professional examinations. The decision followed the persistent efforts of Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) members of Uttarakhand origin: CMA Jeewan Chandra, CMA Santosh Pant, and CMA Manish Kandpal. They view the new centre as a development that will support the growth of the Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) profession in the region. Other NIRC office bearers, including Chairman CMA Rakesh Yadav, also welcomed the establishment, noting it will improve accessibility, enhance awareness, and potentially increase enrollment for the CMA course in Uttarakhand and the wider northern area. The CMA course, established by an Act of Parliament, offers education in finance, management, and cost accounting, preparing individuals for senior roles in both corporate and public sector organizations.
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
PRESS RELEASE
New ICMAI Examination Centre at Haldwani – A Historic Milestone for Uttarakhand Students
October 27, 2025:
The Council of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the establishment of a new Examination Centre at Haldwani (Uttarakhand) starting from the December 2025 term. This long-awaited decision brings great relief to thousands of students who previously had to travel hundreds of kilometers to Dehradun, Haridwar, or Delhi to appear for their examinations.
The Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of ICMAI includes three Regional Council Members from Uttarakhand origin — CMA Jeewan Chandra (Kalakhundia), CMA Santosh Pant, and CMA Manish Kandpal — whose collective and consistent efforts played a key role in making this possible. They jointly stated: “The opening of the new Examination Centre at Haldwani will be a milestone in the journey of the CMA profession in Uttarakhand. This initiative will lay a strong foundation for the students of the region who aspire to build their careers in the field of Cost and Management Accounting and will strengthen the future of the profession in this part of the country.”
Other office bearers of NIRC – CMA Satya Narayan Mittal (Vice President), CMA Honey Singh (Secretary), and CMA Madhuri Kashyap (Treasurer) also expressed happiness over the decision. They jointly stated: This decision marks a new beginning for Uttarakhand’s youth, empowering them academically and strengthening ICMAI’s presence and professional reach in the state.
CMA Rakesh Yadav, Chairman – NIRC of ICMAI, expressed his happiness and congratulated all students of the region:
“We wholeheartedly welcome the establishment of the new Examination Centre at Haldwani. This step will open new opportunities not only for students of Uttarakhand but also for the entire northern region. It will enhance awareness and enrollment in the CMA course and provide students the convenience of appearing for exams closer to home. I extend my best wishes to all students and hope that many more will join the CMA profession to strengthen their future and contribute to the nation.”
He further added that the CMA course is one of the most respected and affordable professional courses in India, established through an Act of Parliament. It provides high-quality education in finance, management, and cost accounting at a very reasonable cost. Today, CMAs hold key positions such as Director (Finance) and senior management roles in top corporates and public sector undertakings and are recognized among India’s most trusted Business Management Consultants.
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