What is Common Proficiency Test?

(CPT Exam)
By iProf

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

Time details according session

Subject

Marks

Time

60

120 minutes

Session 1
1.Fundamentals of accounting
2.Mercantile law

40
Session 2
1.General Economics

50

2.Quantitative Aptitude

50

120 minutes

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.

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.

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teacher support for CPT exam from here:
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