Becker in India: Your Questions Answered

Becker is a global leader in accounting and finance exam preparation. It helps candidates prepare for professional credentials such as the US CPA and US CMA. Becker has helped nearly 2 million candidates worldwide pass their credentialing exams.

Yes. Becker is one of the most trusted names in US accounting exam prep worldwide. Becker reports that since 2007, more than 90% of all Elijah Watt Sells Award winners (the top scorers on the CPA Exam) prepared with Becker. In India, Becker's presence has grown over 300% since 2020, while the number of licensed CPAs in India has grown 450%.

Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review, delivered exclusively through Simandhar Education.

Yes. Becker Professional Education is the company behind Becker's CPA and CMA exam review courses.

Becker gives you the full exam-aligned curriculum, practice and mock exams. Simandhar adds classes, mentoring and doubt support, and Simandhar reports a CPA pass rate of 90%+. Your own consistency matters most. Most students plan 8 to 12 months for the CPA.

Yes. Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review is available in India exclusively through Simandhar Education, Becker's sole authorised partner in the country. You get Becker's textbooks, adaptive study technology and practice exams, delivered alongside Simandhar's live instruction and mentoring.

Simandhar Education. In 2025, Becker entered an exclusive strategic partnership with Simandhar and named it the sole authorised provider of Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review in India. Becker's own website features Simandhar as its India partner.

Yes. Simandhar is the only institute in India authorised to deliver Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review. The partnership was formalised in 2025 and builds on a long-standing collaboration between the two organisations. Simandhar was also recognised as Becker's Best CPA Channel Partner in India in 2022.

• Proven content: Becker's exam-aligned curriculum, adaptive study technology, personalised practice and simulated exams
• Local delivery: live and recorded classes by Simandhar faculty, built around studying for a US credential from India
• End-to-end support: credit evaluation, NASBA/state board guidance, and placement assistance with Big 4 and MNC employers
• Exclusive access: no other institute in India can deliver Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review

Becker's CPA and CMA Exam Review in India is available only through Simandhar. Material sold or shared elsewhere is not authorised and may be outdated. Enrol with Simandhar to get genuine, up-to-date Becker content.

Becker's Exam Review reaches Indian candidates through Simandhar's network of live and online classrooms, so students in metros and smaller cities get the same Becker curriculum and mentoring. You can also study fully online.

You study Becker's CPA curriculum for all four exam sections: three Core sections (FAR, AUD, REG) and one Discipline section of your choice (BAR, ISC or TCP). It comes with Simandhar's classes, practice and mock exams. Books are available with respective courses without any extra charge, only delivery charge is applicable to receive the book at your doorstep.

Becker's course follows the current CPA Exam structure with Core and Discipline sections. At Simandhar you will get Becker's updated books.

The Becker CMA Exam Review covers both CMA parts (Part 1 and Part 2), aligned with the IMA exam. You get it with Simandhar's CMA classes and mentoring.

Once you enrol with Simandhar and make the payment, you'll receive the books at your home with a delivery charge. After the enrolment, you are entitled to receive Becker LMS & PDF along with Simandhar LMS.

No. Official Becker study material is available only to enrolled students. PDFs and "free downloads" online are unofficial and often outdated. They may not match the current exam, which puts your preparation at risk. To see the real course first, book a free counselling call with Simandhar.

In India, Becker's material comes with the Simandhar course. It is not sold separately through other channels.

After the three Core sections, you pass one Discipline: BAR (Business Analysis and Reporting), ISC (Information Systems and Controls) or TCP (Tax Compliance and Planning). Pick the one closest to the career you want. Simandhar's counsellors can guide you.

Your preparation has six parts that work together:

• Study materials: Becker's exam-aligned curriculum
• Adaptive study technology: practice that adjusts to how you are performing
• Practice questions: personalised practice, topic by topic
• Simulated exams: full-length tests that mirror the real exam
• Live and recorded classes taught by Simandhar faculty, built for studying a US credential from India
• Mentoring: structured mentoring and 1-on-1 sessions with faculty

It tracks your performance and personalises your practice, so you spend more time on the topics you find hard and less on those you already know. At Simandhar, this is part of the Triple-AI stack (NEWT + AI Sripal + CAAP): NEWT is the adaptive exam-practice layer.

Yes. Becker's question banks follow the AICPA exam blueprint, and its simulated exams mirror real exam difficulty, so you practise under exam conditions before test day.

Both. You can attend live online classes or watch recordings around work or college. Classes are taught by Simandhar's CPA-qualified faculty, led by co-founder Sripal Jain (CA, CPA).

Yes. Simandhar provides structured mentoring and 1-on-1 sessions with faculty, including sessions led by Sripal Jain. You also get access to an alumni network of CPAs and CMAs already working at Big 4 firms and MNCs.

Our team conducts a free Zoom call for a demo and free trial. You can ask Simandhar for a free counselling and demo session before enrolment.

Once you enrol with Simandhar you will receive Becker and Simandhar LMS login credentials with login guidance and support. Our team is available 24x7 to assist you if you get stuck during login.

Yes, the Becker mobile app is available with us. Students can also access the Simandhar app along with Becker. Both app facilities are available for better course preparation.

Contact Simandhar student support. They're available 24x7 for your assistance.

1. Talk to an Expert and share your degree and goals
2. Get your free eligibility and credit check
3. Choose CPA or CMA and your plan
4. Enrol and start your Becker course with Simandhar

Simandhar's CPA plans, which include Becker's study materials, classes, mentoring and placement support, generally range from about ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,90,000, depending on the plan (Basic to Elite Plus). Fees are set by Simandhar and can change, so confirm current pricing with our concerned team members.

Your course fee is one part. Here is the full picture:

Note: Ranges vary with exchange rates and plan. Exam and evaluation fees are paid directly to NASBA and the state boards.

The total US CMA programme cost in India, including IMA membership, exam fees and Simandhar coaching, is about ₹90,000 to ₹1,30,000. It depends on student vs working-professional pricing and the USD-INR rate.

Three IMA costs (an annual membership fee, a one-time entrance fee, and exam fees for Part 1 and Part 2) plus the Simandhar coaching. Student rates are meaningfully lower than professional rates. After certification, you pay annual IMA membership renewal and complete 30 hours of CPE each year.

In India, you choose a Simandhar plan (Basic to Elite Plus), each with different inclusions. A counsellor will match one to your profile and budget. Talk to our team for better package guidance.

Yes, students can pay through EMI. The tenure and monthly EMI amount depend on the course and package selected. Speak with our counsellor to explore the available options and plan your budget.

Yes, scholarship benefits are available for eligible students. As an IMA Platinum Partner, students can receive 40-50% scholarship benefits on IMA exam fees. You can also check our website regularly for additional discounts and offers during events, festivals and special occasions.

Eligibility is set by each US state board. Most require a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce or business with 120 credit hours to sit the exam, and 150 total credit hours to be licensed. A standard 3-year B.Com converts to only about 90 US credits, so most Indian students need a credit evaluation and bridge coursework. Simandhar's advisors can map this out for free.

120 credit hours lets you sit the exam in most states, and 150 are needed for the licence. Many candidates complete the extra 30 credits through a bridge programme while taking the exams.

Each state board sets its own rules for education, credits and experience. Simandhar's credit evaluation team can tell you which board fits your profile before you register.

You need:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university (any discipline)
• IMA membership
• To pass both parts of the CMA exam
• Two years of continuous relevant experience in management accounting or financial management

There is no age limit, and no commerce background is required. You have up to seven years after passing to submit your work experience and degree proof, and final-year students can take the exam and provide graduation proof later.

Most Indian candidates complete all four sections within about 8 to 12 months of focused preparation, though most states give you 30 months to pass all four. Your pace, work schedule and how quickly the credit and licensing steps are completed affect the timeline.

Most candidates complete both parts within 6 to 12 months.

Four parts: three Core sections (FAR, AUD and REG) and one Discipline section (BAR, ISC or TCP). The exam is administered by the AICPA and NASBA.

No travel needed. The CPA Exam has been available at Prometric centres in India since January 2021, including Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Trivandrum.

Yes. Simandhar's credit evaluation service and bridge coursework are built to close the credit gap for Indian CPA candidates, so you know exactly which state board fits you before you register.

Yes. Simandhar provides NASBA and state board guidance, covering the evaluation and application steps.

Yes. Simandhar provides placement assistance for internships and full-time roles with Big 4 firms and MNC employers after certification. Its alumni network connects you with CPAs and CMAs already working at these firms, and Simandhar reports 10,000+ alumni placed in India and the USA.

US CMAs in India typically work in FP&A, cost management, budgeting and forecasting, internal audit and corporate strategy. Common roles include Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Budget Analyst and Finance Manager, progressing toward Controller or CFO-track positions with experience. Demand is driven by MNCs and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) expanding finance operations in India.

Yes. The US CMA is a globally respected credential awarded by the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), and employers in India value it. Big 4 firms, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and multinational companies hire CMAs for roles in FP&A, costing, budgeting and business analysis. As more global companies grow their finance operations in India, the demand for these skills keeps rising.

It is an award from the AICPA for the very top CPA Exam performers. To win, a candidate must:

• Pass all four CPA sections on the first attempt
• Score a cumulative average above 95.50 across all four sections
• Complete all four sections within one calendar year

The AICPA has recognised top performers since 1923. The award is named after Elijah Watt Sells, one of the first CPAs in the United States. It is given automatically, with no application needed.

Very rare. In 2023, more than 86,000 people sat the CPA Exam and only 40 received the award. In 2024 there were 11 winners, and in 2025 only six.

Becker reports that:

• Since 2007, more than 90% of all Elijah Watt Sells Award winners prepared with Becker
• In 2023, 39 of the 40 winners (98%) studied with Becker
• In 2024, 9 of the 11 winners prepared with Becker
• In 2025, all six winners studied with Becker

Yes. Simandhar Education is India's only CPA institute with 6 Elijah Watt Sells Award winners:

Six reasons, according to Simandhar:

• Exclusive Becker content, the same material used by 2M+ candidates worldwide
• CPA-qualified faculty led by Sripal Jain (CA, CPA)
• Simulation-based practice that mirrors the real exam
• Structured, exam-aligned study plans
• AI Sripal for 24/7 doubt support
• Question banks built to the AICPA exam blueprint

It depends on your career goal, motivation and study plan. Most candidates focus on passing all four CPA Exam sections and meeting the requirements for licensure. The Elijah Watt Sells Award demonstrates what focused preparation can achieve, and students at Simandhar have access to the same Becker content, classes and mentoring that support high-level exam preparation.

AI Sripal is Simandhar's AI mentor, named after co-founder Sripal Jain (CA, CPA). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you get help without waiting for a live class or a tutor.

• Resolve your doubts instantly, from technical concepts to exam strategy
• Create personalised study plans based on your pace and timeline
• Run mock exams and give performance analytics that show what to improve
• Guide you any time, day or night

It combines three tools: NEWT (adaptive exam practice), AI Sripal (24/7 doubt resolution) and CAAP (AI-powered career readiness). Together they prepare you for both the exam and placements.

No. It works alongside your live and recorded classes and faculty mentoring. Think of it as a study partner that is always there when you are stuck late at night or on a weekend.

AI Sripal supports CPA and CMA doubts, and supports other certifications as well.

Yes. Students receive AI Sripal with a 1-month trial as part of their course benefits. During the trial, students can explore AI Sripal and its features.

After the 1-month trial, students who wish to continue can choose from the following plans:

• 1 Month: ₹2,500
• 3 Months: ₹6,000
• 1 Year: ₹10,000

Students can continue using AI Sripal by selecting the plan that best suits their learning needs.