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CIMA Pass Rates - The Most Recent Numbers

In this guide, we’ll explore the most recently released public data on CIMA exam pass rates.

Becoming a CIMA-qualified accountant can seem like a long journey. 

You’ll have to undergo a series of exams that cover several topics and test your skills – from writing business recommendations to interpreting data and calculations. 

The entire process can be exhausting, yet, the rewards are well worth it.

‍ A CIMA qualification can open many doors for you . It will help you gain competitive skills to get the job of your dreams and boost your earning potential.

So, in this guide, we’ll explore the most recently released data on CIMA pass rates .

We hope this will inspire you, whether you are about to take your first CIMA exam or are deep into your CIMA studies and want a glimpse of the topic you’ll be tested on.

CIMA Qualification at a Glance

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants​​ is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants.

By studying the CIMA qualification and becoming a member, you can use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. 

‍ To earn a CIMA qualification, you must pass a series of tests comprising four levels: certificate, operational, management, and strategic. These degrees are part of the Professional Qualification program. Beginning with the CIMA Certificate to the Strategic level, there are a total of 16 CIMA exams.

However, it’s not as simple as beginning with “CIMA exam 1” and ending it with “CIMA exam 16.” They appear in these levels:

The Four Levels of CIMA Exams

Certificate Level

Also referred to as the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, the Certificate Level exam covers the basics of business and accounting. It is meant to act as a foundation for your CIMA qualifications.

Exams in this level cover:

• BA1 (Fundamentals of Business Economics) 
• BA2 (Fundamentals of Management Accounting)
• BA3 (Fundamentals of Financial Accounting)
• BA4 (Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law)

All CIMA Certificate exams are two hours long. You may encounter multiple choice questions, number entries, multiple responses, drag-and-drop types of answering, or hotspot (marking the correct spot). ‍

Operational Level

This is a Professional Level in your CIMA studies. It focuses on daily operations and short-term strategy, with a particular emphasis on working as a member of a larger team and on technology.

Exams at the Operational level covers: 

• CIMA E1 (Organizational Management)
• CIMA P1 (Management Accounting)
• CIMA F1 (Financial Reporting and Taxation)
• Operational Case Study ‍

Management Level

This part of your study turns the monitoring, analysis, and implementation of decisions. Most especially on how you can make medium-term decisions from long-term ones. At this level, the exams you’ll take are

• CIMA E2 (Project and Relationship Management)
• CIMA P2 (Advanced Management Accounting)
• CIMA F2 (Advanced Financial Reporting)
• Management Case Study ‍

Passing the "CIMA Gateway" exam is viewed as equal to passing the Operational and Management levels

For those with a Master’s in Accounting degree or an MBA, they can choose to take the CIMA Gateway exam instead. Essentially, this is the same exam as the Management Case Study . If passed, they’ll be seen as equivalent to passing both Operational and Management levels and go straight to the Strategic Level of their CIMA studies.

But make no mistake, this exam is not easy and has the lowest pass rate (only an average of 18% vs 61% on other exams) among all exams. Remember that having a Master’s Degree doesn’t necessarily mean you are familiar with the CIMA Gateway exam structure. You will need to ensure you are familiar with all the theory covered in the previous "Objective Test" exams (i.e. E1 through to F2). Plugging any gaps in your knowledge here will be key.

Don’t worry, though, as it can be achieved with careful preparation and the guidance of a great tuition provider (like VIVA!). ‍

Strategic Level

As you reach this level, you’re almost done with your CIMA study, and you already have extensive accounting knowledge. The Strategic level is where you’ll learn about supporting leaders in a company or group and about long-term strategic decision-making.

Exams at the Strategic level cover:

• CIMA E3 (Strategic Management)
• CIMA P3 (Risk Management)
• CIMA F3 (Financial Strategy)
• Strategic Case Study

Be sure to check out our guides on How To Pass CIMA Exams and 6 Tips to Pass CIMA Fast . 

CIMA Exam Pass Rates

CIMA Case Study Exams

In every one of the three levels of exams (Operational, Management, and Strategic), there are another three exams from each of the learning pillars. These include the Enterprise Pillar (E) exams, Performance Pillar (P) exams, and the Financial Pillar (F) exams. These are known collectively as the "Objective Test" exams.

Objective Test Exams

In any OT exam, you are provided with 60 questions and 90 minutes to finish answering them. It means it only takes about 90 seconds per question. 

Some questions require less reading and consideration, while others require more focus to balance the test. The questions are presented differently for each exam as they use randomisation. 

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Passing your CIMA exams doesn’t have to be a hard nut to crack. Here are some tips to succeed.

1. Have a plan

Having a robust plan is vital to exam success. Before you even begin studying, sit down and make a feasible plan that fits into your life, ensuring you cover the whole syllabus.

It’s also important to know the type of learner you are. Some people are better at retaining information by reading, others by listening. Some enjoy practical exercises. You can then choose the format that works best for you, whether it’s notes, podcasts, video or a combination.

2. Start early

Don’t wait for the pre-seen material to be released to start studying. Begin early so you’ll have enough time for practice and revision.

‍ The sooner you start, the more you’ll learn and the more confident you’ll become on exam day.

3. Take mock exams

Mock exams simulate the actual exam conditions and provide an opportunity to test your knowledge, identify knowledge gaps, and assess your exam readiness. By taking mock exams, you can practice time management, learn how to approach different types of questions, and improve your exam technique.

Additionally, mock exams can help you develop a deeper understanding of the course content and boost your confidence in tackling the exam. 

4. Find practical ways to manage your stress

At some point, you may feel stressed studying for your CIMA exams. Others have been there too!

So, take a moment to pause and breathe when things get too much. Be kind to yourself. Allow time to rest. If you want, you can give yourself mini rewards once in a while once you achieve your study goals. 

‍ Combing all these tips, you should be exam ready. Be confident of the amount of preparation and work you’ve put in. 

Improve Your Chances of Passing CIMA Exams Today

Pass rates change with each sitting. So, don’t focus too much on one result. Although these pass rates are useful, they don’t necessarily mean that one exam is always going to be harder than another. 

Make the most of these numbers by factoring them into how much study time you feel you may need to devote to each subject. But don’t get too distracted from the immediate task at hand – namely, consistent and effective studying and practice.

And please, don’t forget to look after your well-being! Be in your healthiest mindset always makes it easier to achieve your goals.

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The truth behind the pass rates for CIMA exams

CIMA had been running the 2015 syllabus for 4 years, so I thought it is high time to have a deeper look at the exams pass rates. Yes, currently we have the 2019 syllabus, and it is not that much different from 2015’s, so I thought it would make more sense to show you the full analysis from the past 5 years. Also, I don’t want to bore you with a full statistical analysis, because that is not the point. As a CIMA student, you should understand the numbers and get some insights from them. So here goes – the most recently released data we have is from April 2021:

(UPDATE – this article has been updated to show the most recent data from April 2021).

OT Pass Rates

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It’s not rocket science to see that the more advanced you get in each level, the more difficult it becomes to pass the exam, hence the pass rates are getting lower in each section.

The exam pass rates are calculated as  total exams passed over total exams taken for the periods stated below.

According to the graph, the P pillar seems to cause most of the problems for CIMA students.

• P1 has the lowest pass rates: 52% and it doesn’t seem to be moving from the 1st position any time soon…
• P2 & F2 is next in line with 52% & 60% respectively (F2 has increased in the last few months, which I think is a very positive sign),
• P3 and F3 have a passing rate of 53% respectively – those results are pretty stable across the last few years.

On the contrary, E pillar seems to get the highest scores. So if you don’t know how to approach a certain level and if you’re motivated by success, attempt the E paper first. 

Of course, that is not always true in reality. A little disclaimer here – statistics was actually my major at university… BUT… if a man is walking the dog, statistics say that on average, each of them (the man and a dog) has 3 legs 🙂 

The same goes for the E papers. We are individuals and we have our own preference towards a specific pillar. For instance, my preference rating is P > E > F. I always passed P without any problem on the first sitting. F was always a big stretch for me, and now I am a converted management accountant (I prefer the management part of that phrase 😉 ). I had financial accounting subjects during my  time at university. I had some exposure at work, but I’ve always been an auditor or a controller. And that explains why P was the strongest. Statistically, I’m actually among the minority here.

My point is that everyone has a preference for a certain pillar (paper). If a failure puts you off, start with a topic you enjoy most. If you are new to CIMA and cannot really judge based on the papers’ names, look at the syllabus. If you are still unsure and want the highest chance of success to keep you going, go for the E papers first.

Let’s look at each pillar across those 6 years:

Enterprise Pillar pass rates’ evolution

CIMA mentioned that over time, the questions would be revised and replaced. They do that every quarter. As you can see what was good, stayed more or less the same, even though I’m surprised that CIMA didn’t do anything to make E2 (the red line) a bit more difficult… the 2019 syllabus seems to make it even more manageable, which is great for students 🙂

The positive point here is that all the pass rates for the E pillar are going up.

As mentioned above, the Performance pillar, on average, is the most troublesome for students. However, the chart speaks for itself – the pass rate for each P paper is going up!

I see 2 possible reasons here:

• Questions have been slightly revised and therefore the exam’s difficulty has slightly decreased.
• Students became more comfortable with CBA (Computer-based Assessments).

This is a really high-level overview. It would be really interesting to dive deeper and see which parts of P pillars are causing so much difficulty. But… this high-level data is all we have. Practice Tests Academy’s tests have a built-in functionality to always inform you how well you’ve done on a specific part and within a specific part or even its chapter – so you know where you need to improve. I’d like to see that kind of data coming from the CIMA exams one day.

What can I say here – CIMA seems to be adjusting the numbers (slightly), but still, the “easy” F1 paper is leading the pass rates. The more difficult F2 and F3 papers are becoming a bit easier. I believe this is due to the amendments that CIMA does every quarter and also students are more familiar with the exam’s environment. However, you can see that F3 was growing for a few years and in the previous pass rates that CIMA released. we can observe a 4% drop. Overall, strategic papers need to be kept difficult somehow, and it was getting easier according to those rates – maybe for that reason.

• You need around 70% accuracy to pass each objective test.
• The CIMA exam pass mark is 100. (From a scaled score of 150)

That’s why I believe it is so important to properly plan your preparation . Kaplan did the research and the outcome was that the more knowledge (revision questions) you embed in your studying process, the higher the chance of passing the exam on the first try you will have. I would say it is common sense, but it is good to have the proper research done to back up what I keep saying.

For example, the screenshot I took during Kaplan’s webinar on CIMA exam success. FTP means First Time Pass rate. It represents only Kaplan’s students population, but I think it is safe to say that it relates to the whole CIMA students’ population. The outcome is simple – you need to practice more in order to pass. That was the reason why we created Practice Tests Academy in the first place.

Here is a little problem. The syllabus started only in January 2017, so there is not enough data to show you the evolution of the BA1-BA4 pass rates. However, we can still get a feel of how that could look if you look at the C01, C02, C04 and C05 papers. 

Well, the issue with the performance pillar trend starts from here. BA2 is called Fundamentals of Management Accounting and logically it is the basis for the further P pillar, so it is not a surprise that the pass rates are the lowest. 

Better results we can see on the BA3 side – Fundamentals of Financial Accounting, which is an introduction to the F pillar.

Update made in 2019 : The outcome of the last 2 years of pass rates published by CIMA are terrible! I thought I got my numbers wrong, so I triple-checked them! It is true. BA2 was kind of “going downhill” but reaching 59% and then 60%, that is a bit of an exaggeration! And the fact that the “always good pass rated” BA4 has almost reached the bottom, is astonishing! We should ask – what does it mean? Either the quality of the students have decreased (difficult to believe in that) or CIMA has embedded too many tricky questions inside their tests. Maybe it is because BA4 has 85 questions and not 60 like any other tests. That is a new feature – and I am tempted to point out that the numbers indicate that 85 questions might be an overkill. But that is just my humble opinion…

Update made in 2020 : Good thing is that since the introduction of the 2019 syllabus, BA level has significantly increased (even though those 2 syllabuses, changes are not connected). It seems that CIMA has realised and made improvements in the exam questions, which is excellent news!

Update made in 2021 :

And it seems we are back to the usual trend line… It seems to me that 2020 was just a blip in the pass rates. Cima decided that it needs to be adjusted. Maybe they have decreased the difficulty level due to COVID and the fact that students have been sitting exams at home, or maybe students simply perform better at home 😉

This chart looks more like the Alps or Himalayas! 

What this could tell us is the fact that by the time you reach the MCS and SCS level, you will have the necessary skills and experience to apply yourself well.

Frankly, I don’t even know how to interpret that. Let’s try…

• OCS – from what I hear from students and what I read in different study groups, most of the students try to prepare for these exams on their own. It is a bit of a shock to jump into the OCS after passing only OT exams. Also, the population of those exams is the lowest as some of you get the exemptions from the full operational level. One additional thought that comes to mind is that MAYBE whoever is writing questions for OCS exams are not really… congruent as they once were. That is all I can say on that matter for now…  PTA had introduced  OCS packages  a while ago; do have a look at the OCS packages page to see if what we offer fits your needs.  
• MCS students are doing pretty well. The pass rate is around 60-70% and was even close to 80% during a one-year period. In one of my previous blog posts on How to pass your MCS I recommend that you shouldn’t do it alone, meaning that you should actually sign up with a tuition provider because otherwise you will waste a lot of time and risk failing the exam. Retaking the exam costs more than signing up for the basic online package for MCS – so why risk wasting money? Check out PTA’s complete MCS courses . We’ve put a lot of thought into creating them, so they cover all the possible aspects of case studies and will train your writing technique along the way.  From my experience, I can say that the majority of students actually sign up for these courses, and is obviously reflected in the pass rates. 
• Gateway – what is sad though, is the pass rates of the CIMA Gateway exams. Just to remind you (in case you don’t know), Gateways exams are actually MCS (no difference as per the content of the exam). However for Gateway students, this is their first point of contact with CIMA and it is assumed that the knowledge that they should have gained if they didn’t have an exemption, is already there. Frankly, there is a lot of material to cover because you need to review the whole Operational and Management level papers (CIMA also suggests reviewing the Foundation level, but I think this is a bit of a overdo). Here I strongly suggest signing up for a revision course designed specifically for Gateway students.  We do have revision materials, however they are aimed to refresh your knowledge only. But, if you would feel confident to revise the material on your own, I think it is a great resource to make sure you have covered and understood the content of all the previous CIMA papers. We also have a course called MCS Preparation, which aims at giving you condensed information you need before you start preparing for your exam. In my opinion, it is better to listen to tutors who have trained thousands of students, listened to their feedback, and based on that, have content that they can share with you.  Again, if you are thinking about sitting the next CIMA Gateway, sign up by clicking the above button, so I can provide you with guidance, tips and free materials for the MCS exam.
• SCS – The trend seems to have increased with a “hick-up” in November 2016. Here’s a tip – if a previous case study pass rate was rather low (like Nov’16), you can expect easier versions in the next sitting, but… this is just my speculation. The only thing I can say is to practice as many mocks as you can get hold of. PTA have created SCS courses in such a way, that you have plenty of practice embedded in the course of your SCS studies. There are 5 mocks and 18 extra tasks to get you properly started and make sure that getting that pass is almost guaranteed. 

If you are thinking about preparing for your next SCS exam, the first step is to revise the knowledge you’ve learned from the E3, P3 and F3 papers. We’ve made that easier for you and prepared a set of 3 videos revising the theory from the strategic level, keeping in mind the Case Study exam. Let’s face it, this is a Case Study exam, you’re not redoing OT papers, so you don’t need the same knowledge level as for the OT papers. You need to have a different perspective and this is what our tutor has done. 

I hope you found this article insightful and now you have a bit of different view on the CIMA pass rates within the cima syllabus . 

Overall the conclusion is obvious, you won’t improve if you don’t practice – as they say – practice makes perfect (well, at least better 😉

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CIMA has released the latest batch of pass rates. Among the good news stories is the jump to 60% for the February Operational Case Study. This pass rate is well above the last three sittings – 53%, 47% and 57% respectively.

Meanwhile, the Management Case Study pass rate was a healthy 71%, and the Strategic pass rate for February 2021 came in at 67%.

When it comes to the OTs it is the P papers which still seem to be the ones that present the hardest hurdle. Between May 2020 until the end of April 2021 some 52% of sitters passed the P2 paper, 53% P3 and 54% P3. By contrast the pass rates for the E1, E2 and E3 papers were 79%, 90% and 74%.

Stephen Flatman, Vice President, Examinations – Management Accounting, told PQ magazine:“We’re delighted with the results that our students are achieving in the CIMA exams – it’s great to see all of their efforts come to fruition.

“Our students have shown great determination to keep their careers moving, steadily growing the pool of management accountants able to help organisations navigate uncertain and complex times. They have a great and invaluable skillset to offer businesses, and will play an essential role in supporting their organisations as they prepare for the post-COVID world.

“We look forward to seeing what else our students are going to accomplish this year. We will, of course, be there to support them along the way and help them achieve their career goals.”  

CIMA total OT exams passed: E1 79%; E2 90%; E3 74%; F1 79%; F2 60%; F3 57%; P1 54%; P2 52%; P3 53%

CIMA Case Study February 2021 pass rates: Operational 60%; Management 71%; Strategic 67%

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• Debrief videos where our tutors walk you through the best approach to each mock
• 5x mock exams as standard
• 2x bonus mocks for the February and August exam sittings

3x Marking and feedback

• Comprehensive marking and feedback for 3 mock exams from your assigned expert tutor
• Commentary on each script on a section by section basis, tellilng you what’s great and what needs to be improved
• A 7 page summary analysis of each script, guiding you on what you need to do to improve

'How to pass the case study' course

• Get to grips with the case study exam and find out exactly what it takes to pass
• Perfect your exam planning and writing technique
• Find out how to maximise the marks that you score in your final exam
• Learn how to provide the best answers written down in the right way, within the time given in the exam
• Hear exactly what the examiners say about how to pass the case study exam and the mistakes that past students made

Theory revision series

• Designed to refresh all of your syllabus knowledge relevant to the case study exams. We take the most commonly examined theory from E3, F3 and P3 and summarise that for you so you can review theory quickly and easily
• Take the study text with you wherever you are, with both the online and printable versions
• Watch the tuition videos for an even more detailed analysis of the key theory , including worked examples throughout to help with your understanding

Ethics and Questions packs

• Ethics is   the most commonly examined topic at strategic case study . As such it’s the most important topic for you to revise
• Our   ethics video   shows you how to pass ethics questions in the exam
• Our   20 practice ethics questions   enable you to master a range of ethical questions and practice the specific method that is proven to enable you to pass these questions
• Our   questions pack  contains 60 case study exam-style questions , helping you to  prepare for your exam.

3x Live online masterclasses

• Attend 3  LIVE  online masterclass days and get instant answers to your questions from our experienced SCS tutor using our interactive chat box throughout each session

Tutor expertise and Discussion hub

• Ask our tutors further questions and join the student/tutor conversation on our discussion hub
• Tailored support from your personally assigned exam marker , with all of the experience you could need to give you the best advice needed to ensure you pass the exam

Personal course mentor

• Support from your assigned mentor from the first day of the course to the last
• They’ll help you work your way through the course at a good pace, keeping up with your desired schedule and hitting the course deadlines as you go with regular catch up emails, video calls, or a combination of the two – whatever works for you!
• On hand to answer your questions or guide you in the direction you need

Exclusive to the course

Tutor & Mentor support

There are so many benefits to studying online, like flexibility, cost savings and the ability to study at your own pace.

However, there are often some challenges too, such as a lack of study structure, lots of distractions, limited accountability and a general feeling of isolation, which can all lead to reduced motivation and momentum!

For this reason, our premium courses give you exclusive access to our tutors and course mentors .

Use our course discussion hubs to contact our expert CIMA tutors whenever you need help with a tricky piece of theory.

And, have regular check-ins with your own personal course mentor via email, video call or a combination of the two, to get help staying focused, hitting your deadlines and ensuring you have everything you need to pass your exam.

How our premium course compares

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