Monday 9 January 2012

MODEL TEST PAPERS Common Proficiency Test (CPT)

Monday 1 August 2011

Common Proficiency Test (CPT)- Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the Common Proficiency Test?
It is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy Course. It is a test of four subjects i.e. Accounting,
Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. This test is of 200 marks. This test is
divided into two sessions of two hours each (9.00 – 11.00 a.m. and 12.30 - 2.30 p.m.). CPT is an
objective type test with negative marking.
2. Who can join the course?
A student who has passed 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 may
register for Common Proficiency Test.
3. How to apply for admission to the CPT Course?
A student is required to apply in the prescribed form.
A student may buy Prospectus remitting Rs.100. The application form is available in the Prospectus.
Alternatively, the application form can be downloaded from our website www.icai.org as per the link
below.
www.icai.org/icairoot/students/all_forms.jsp
While submitting the filled-in application form, a student has to remit Rs.100 for Prospectus
along with registration and tuition fee.
 The Prospectus can also be procured by post from any of the offices of the Institute stated in Point