What is Common Proficiency Test?

(CPT Exam)

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What is Common Proficiency Test

• Common proficiency test is also referred as CPT. This exam is the starting point to become a chartered accountants. CPT exam is organized by the ICAI-The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Common Proficiency

Test Conducted by

The Institute of Chartered Accountants

About CPT test

• The CPT test papers have completely objective type questions and there is also negative marking for each wrong answer.

• Fundamentals of accounting, mercantile laws, general economics and quantitative aptitude are the subjects for this exam.

Time Duration for CPT Exam

Subject Marks Time

Session 1

1.Fundamentals of accounting 2.Mercantile law

60

40

120 minutes

Session 2

1.General Economics 50 120 minutes

2.Quantitative Aptitude 50

Time details according session

When is the test taken?

• This exam is held twice in a year. So candidate can opt suitable exam time according to their comfort and preparation.

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) is the organizer of CPT Exam which is held in the month of June and December. Exam of the month December passed away ,now it is the time to wait for June.

The Eligibility Criteria for CPT

The Candidate who passed 10+2 examination from any recognized institution.

If candidate is not passed 10+2 then he/she must be registered with the ICAI.

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Best Preparation Tips

• Now it is the time to CPT preparation and study for Exam. Excellent study material, hard work and continuous practice can give you success in CPT exam. You can take various kinds of online study material, video lectures, guidance and test papers of previous years. So just tie yourself with quality study material, books ,gather your courage and strength for CPT Exam.

• You can get study material, practice test papers and teacher support for CPT exam from here:

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