CPT  
 
Introduction
Effective from 13th September,2006 CPT is compulsary for any CA aspirant.
 
Registration
The Students who have cleared 10th exam can register for CPT. For registration Rs1500 is to be paid to ICAI(Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
 
Eligibility
The student who are appearing for 12th exam are eligible for CPT.
 
About the Test
CPT comprises of 4 hours duration 200 Marks test with negative marking.There are 2 Sessions.Each session is of 2 hrs and 100 marks.
 
Session1(Two sections-Two Hours-100 Marks)
Section A: (Fundamentals of Accounting - 60 marks)
Section B: (Merchentile Law - 40 marks)
 
Session2(Two sections-Two Hours-100 Marks)
Section C: (General Economicsg - 50 marks)
Section D: (Quantitive Apptitude - 50 marks)
 
Exam is pure objective in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
 
Passing Criteria
To clear CPT ,50% marks is required (100 marks from 4 subjects).
 
When CPT is conducted?
CPT is conducted four times in a year (February,May,August,and November)