Common Proficiency Test

Flowchart on how to become a Chartered Accountant by the Examination route

The CPT or Common Proficiency Test is the first level of Chartered Accountancy examinations in India.

Eligibility

A person can register for CPT after completing Grade 10 and take the exam after completing High School (Grade 12).

Test model

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.^[1]

Exam dates

CPT exams are held in June and December in paper pencil mode. On-line CPT exams are also conducted periodically.Last CPT exam was held on 14 December 2014. Next CPT exam will be held on 14 June 2015

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Exemption

But with effect from 3rd Aug 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.

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