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CMA (AAMA) passing score: what you need

The AAMA's minimum passing score is 405 on a 200 to 800 scaled score. Only 180 of the 200 questions count, and you see pass or fail on screen the moment you finish. The AAMA notes its Certifying Board may change the passing score, so check before you test.

Updated October 2026

How the CMA (AAMA) is scored

Your result is reported as a scaled score between 200 and 800. 405 is the minimum passing score. 20 of the 200 questions are pretest items that don't count, and they're not marked.

Don't convert 405 into a percentage: the scale starts at 200 and the AAMA doesn't publish the raw cutoff.

Your score report

Pass or fail appears on screen at the end of the exam. About 24 hours later the official score report arrives by email with your overall scaled score and bar graphs for the General, Administrative and Clinical areas.

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If you don't reach 405

You can take the exam up to 6 times within 12 months, counted from your first attempt, with no waiting period. Each attempt needs a new application and fee ($125 or $250). Read is the CMA (AAMA) exam hard for the content split.

CMA (AAMA) FAQ

What is the passing score for the CMA (AAMA)?

405 on a scaled score from 200 to 800.

Do you find out right away if you passed the CMA?

Yes, pass or fail is shown on screen when you finish. The detailed score report is emailed about 24 hours later.

How many times can you take the CMA (AAMA)?

Up to 6 times within 12 months from your first attempt, with no waiting period between attempts.

More CMA (AAMA) guides

Sources
  1. AAMA: CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam
  2. AAMA: CMA (AAMA) exam application (Rev 1-26)
  3. AAMA: CMA (AAMA) content outline

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