What are the Three Mistakes Students Make After Failing CMA Inter & Final Exams ?
What are the Three Mistakes Students Make After Failing CMA Inter & Final Exams ?
The results for CMA Inter and Final December 2024 exams were released by ICMAI on February 11th, 2025 and while many students celebrated their success, some were left disappointed. Unfortunately, after failing the exams, students often make critical mistakes that do not add any real value to their next attempt. Instead of focusing on real improvements, they get caught up in unproductive activities, leading to repeated failures. Here are the three biggest mistakes students make and how SJC can help them get back on track with the Smart Study Bootcamp.
Mistake #1: Repeating the Classes Without Self-Improvement
One of the most common mistakes students make after failing is immediately rejoining the subject classes in which they failed. They think taking classes from different teachers, alone will help them pass. They forget that if merely attending classes was enough, then everyone would have cleared the exams already.
What you should do instead:
Identify what went wrong in your preparation—Was it conceptual clarity? Lack of practice? Poor time management?
Work on yourself beyond just attending classes. Classes can only provide knowledge, but the application of that knowledge is in your hands.
Combine classes with smart self-study techniques to enhance retention and application.
Mistake #2: Blaming the Institute and Wasting Time on Re-verification
Another mistake students make is assuming that ICMAI was unfair in evaluating their answer sheets. Many students apply for re-verification, believing that their marks will change significantly. However, in most cases, this is just a waste of time and does not contribute to improving your next attempt.
What you should do instead:
Get your answer sheet and analyze it yourself.
Identify the mistakes you made—Did you misinterpret questions? Was your presentation weak? Did you miss crucial steps in numerical problems?
Understand the expectations of the examiner and work on improving your writing style and accuracy.
Mistake #3: Following Others Blindly Instead of Finding Your Own Strategy
Mistake #3: Following Others Blindly Instead of Finding Your Own Strategy
Many students start looking at how others passed the exams and try to copy their study strategies, assuming it will work for them as well. But every student is different, and what worked for someone else might not work for you. Blindly following toppers or friends can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
What you should do instead:
Reflect on your own study methods: Were you able to recall concepts during the exam? Did you struggle with solving questions under time pressure?
Focus on personal weaknesses and create a customized study plan.
Avoid distractions and follow a structured study strategy as per your needs.
How SJC Can Help You Pass in the Next Attempt?
How SJC Can Help You Pass in the Next Attempt?
At SJC, under the guidance of CA Satish Jalan, we help students overcome these mistakes and prepare smartly for their next attempt. Our CMA Smart Study Bootcamp is designed to give you the right strategy, improve your weak areas, and help you pass efficiently.
What is the CMA Smart Study Bootcamp?
A focused 6-8 session program that helps students identify their mistakes and rectify them.
Live interactive sessions (not available on YouTube) where we analyze individual performance and suggest improvements.
Smart study techniques that help students retain concepts better and improve exam performance.
Insights from CA Satish Jalan, who will guide you with the best study plan as per your needs.
Personalized strategies to ensure you study effectively without getting distracted by external noise.
Last term, 700+ students attended this bootcamp, and many of them successfully cleared their exams in the next attempt. This is your opportunity to transform your preparation and ensure success.
How to Join?
For a limited time, this bootcamp is completely free! Fill out the form and join the group now. Students who register later will need to pay ₹999 to join.
Don’t repeat the same mistakes—take control of your preparation and pass your CMA exams with the right strategy! Join the CMA Smart Study Bootcamp today!