Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy Course. It is an objective type test with negative marking. With effect from November2006, the ICAI has introduced an Entrance Examination for candidates who wish to become Charted Accountants.

Eligibility to appear for CPT A student who has cleared the 10th standard examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto with 50% may register for CPT.

Common Proficiency Test- Pattern of Examination The CPT is an objective type examination of 4 hours duration divided into 2 sessions of 2 hours each. Each session consists of two sections with a total of 100 marks. CPT is a multiple choice examination with negative marking for selecting wrong option which will be indicated in the question paper. To qualify the CPT, a student has to obtain a aggregate of 50% marks .

Subjects in Common Proficiency Test (CPT)

CPT is a test of four subjects i.e. Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude

SESSION – I (Two Sections– Two hours – 100 Marks)

Section A: Fundamentals of accounting (60 Marks)

Section B: Mercantile Laws (40 Marks)

SESSION – II (Two Sections– Two hours – 100 Marks)

Section C: General Economics (50 Marks)

Section D: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)

The syllabus is designed to give a thorough base to the young professionals in the field of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude.