CA CPT Exam: Eligibility | Dates | Syllabus | Exam Pattern & FAQs
CA CPT Exam: Chartered Accountant CPT (Common Proficiency Test) is an entry, National level examination for obtaining certification in Chartered Accountant in India. It is conducted twice in a year by ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), held in June and December.
Chartered Accountant (CA) is a professional degree and it offers a huge scope in public and private sector. Even a person can opt for opening their own private practice firm or MNCs after becoming a CA. It is considered to be highest paying profession, as average (starting) salary of a CA is between INR 4 to 6 lakhs.
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CA CPT Exam: Important Dates
This year CA CPT exam will be held on 27th & 29th June 2021 and 1st & 3rd July 2021. Admit card will be released in May 2021. For further information check ICAI official website.
CA CPT Exam: Eligibility Criteria
A candidate aspiring for CPT entrance exam preparation can register for CPT after completing class 10, but will be able to sit for exam only after completing 10+2 level education from a recognised board of secondary education in India.
CA CPT Exam Syllabus
CPT entrance exam consists of 4 sections, carrying MCQs. The paper in conducted in 2 sessions.
| Sections | Subjects | Objective of the subject | Marks | Passing marks |
| SESSION 1 | ||||
| A | Fundamentals of accounting | Understanding the fundamentals of financial accounting system. | 60 | 18 |
| B | Mercantile laws | To test the general elements of mercantile laws. | 40 | 12 |
| SESSION 2 | ||||
| C | General Economics | Understanding Economic system and Economic behaviour of organizations & individuals. | 50 | 15 |
| D | Quantitative aptitude | To test the elementary concepts in mathematics and statistics and understand their general application. | 50 | 15 |
| Total marks | 200 | 100 |
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CA CPT Exam Pattern
CPT entrance exam is conducted in 2 sessions, namely Morning and Evening session. Details of the examination are:-
- Conducted in offline mode only.
- The application form is made available in the month of November/December on the website of ICAI.
- Type of questions: Objective type.
- Languages: Hindi or English
- Time duration of exam: 2 hours
- Total marks: 200 marks
- 1 mark given for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
- Passing criteria: atleast 50% on an average and 30% in individual subjects.
CA CPT Exam Fees
Candidate needs to register online or by post. The application fees has to be paid online. For candidates opting for centre in India, application fees is INR 1000, candidates who opt for centres in Kathmandu, application fees is INR 1700 and candidates who opt for Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat or Dubai as centre, application fees if $300.
CA CPT Exam: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is examination fees for CA CPT entrance exam?
The application fees for CPT exam is ₹1000.
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- What are some good books for CA CPT Exam preparation?
Some of suggested books are: CPT mock test papers by ICAI, CPT fundamentals of accounting study by ICAI, Schand Grewal books for CA CPT, Grewal Accountancy books.
- Is there any reservation in CPT exam?
No, there is no sort of reservation in exams conducted by ICAI, admissions are purely done on merit basis.
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