What Happens on CMA Campus Placement Day? (2025)

Introduction

CMA Campus Placement Day is the most important day of the entire campus process.
This is when students attend interviews and companies finalise their selections.

Many fresh CMAs feel nervous because they do not know what exactly will happen on this day.
This blog explains what happens on CMA Campus Placement Day, step by step, in simple language.

⭐ 1. Reporting at the Campus / Joining Online

Students must report exactly as per the time mentioned by ICMAI.

⏰ Reporting is time-bound
🪪 Attendance is marked
📄 Basic document verification may happen
🧑‍💼 Discipline and professional conduct are expected

Late reporting can lead to disqualification.

⭐ 2. Company Presentation or Briefing

Most companies begin with a short presentation.

🏢 Introduction of the company
💼 Explanation of job role and department
📍 Job location details
💰 Salary structure (CTC)
📈 Growth opportunities

This helps students understand the role before interviews start.

⭐ 3. Written Test or Screening Test (If Required)

Some companies conduct a written or online test.

🧠 Aptitude-based questions
📊 Basic finance or accounting questions
🔍 Logical reasoning
📘 Situational questions

Not all companies conduct tests. It depends on their internal process.

⭐ 4. Group Discussion (GD) (If Applicable)

Certain companies conduct a GD round.

🗣 Communication skills
🧠 Clarity of thought
🙂 Confidence
🤝 Teamwork
📌 Basic understanding of the topic

Topics are usually related to business, finance, or current affairs.

⭐ 5. Technical Interview Round

This is the main interview round for most companies.

📘 Costing concepts
🧾 Accounting basics
💹 Finance fundamentals
📊 Practical application of CMA knowledge
🧠 Problem-solving approach

The focus is on understanding, not memorisation.

⭐ 6. HR Interview Round

The HR round evaluates overall suitability.

🗣 Communication and attitude
🙂 Behaviour and confidence
📍 Location flexibility
🔄 Relocation readiness
🎯 Career seriousness

This round checks whether the candidate fits the company culture.

⭐ 7. Waiting Period and Coordination

After interviews, students may have to wait.

⏳ Waiting time depends on company process
📢 ICMAI coordinates movement and announcements
📋 Students must remain available

Leaving the campus without permission can cause issues.

⭐ 8. Same-Day Result Declaration

Most companies declare results on the same day.

📩 Results are shared through ICMAI
📧 Email / SMS / portal updates
🏛 On-venue announcement for offline drives

⚠️ If selected by two companies in the same slot:
➡️ The company that announces the result first becomes the final selection.

⭐ 9. Instructions for Selected Candidates

Selected students receive basic next-step instructions.

📄 Documents to be submitted
📞 Company follow-up communication
📅 Offer letter and joining timeline

ICMAI officially confirms the selection.

⭐ 10. Exit from Campus Day

Once the process is complete:

✅ Selected students wait for company communication
🔁 Non-selected students continue for other campus opportunities
📌 Chapter-level or extended campus options may follow

⭐ Conclusion

CMA Campus Placement Day follows a clear and structured flow — from reporting and interviews to same-day result declaration.
When students understand what happens on this day, they feel more confident and less stressed.