Common Proficiency Test
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The CPT or Common Proficiency Test was the first level of Chartered Accountancy examinations in India which has been changed to CA Foundation according to ICAI's revised scheme.[1]
Eligibility[edit]
A person can register for CPT after completing Grade 10 and take the exam after completing High School (Grade 12) and complete graduation for commerce
Test model[edit]
It is an objective type examination and consists of 200 multiple choice questions. CPT covers four basic subjects divided into two sections viz.
1.Accounting (60 Marks) + Mercantile Laws (40 Marks)
2.Economics (50 Marks) + Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
Every incorrect answer on the CPT exam carries a 0.25 negative mark. A candidate is required to secure a minimum of 30 per cent marks in each Section and a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate, in all the four Sections to pass the Common Proficiency Test.
Exam dates[edit]
CPT exams are held in June and December
Result Dates[edit]
CPT Result is declared in the month of July and January. June exam's result is declared during 12–20 July and December exam's result is declared during 12–20 January.
Exemption[edit]
But with effect from 3 August 2012, CPT is exempted for the Graduates, Post Graduates and the students having equivalent degrees. Commerce graduates with 55% and other graduates with 60% can take direct admission for IPCC.
See also[edit]
- Education in India
- Institute_of_Chartered_Accountants_of_India[2]
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered accountant
- Indian Chartered Accountancy Course
References[edit]
- ^ "An attempt to re-align Chartered Accountancy curriculum with new business realities". mybigplunge.com. 3 July 2017. Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "CA कैसे बनें - How to Become Chartered Accountant". Archived from the original on 16 September 2018.
- ^ "What are CPT and IPCC - ShikshaSthali Educational Videos and Notes". ShikshaSthali. 10 October 2019. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.