COURSE OVERVIEW

CPT is an entry-level test for the Chartered Accountancy Course comprising four subjects namely Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. This test is of 200 marks. The test is divided into two sessions of two hours each with a break in-between. CPT is an objective test with negative marking 0.25. 50 %( 100 Marks) is the passing level.

COURSE CURRICULAM

Subjects to be studied
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)

ELIGIBILITY FOR CPT
For registering for CPT

Last date for registration
Registration for these courses can be done all throughout the year. There is no such thing as a last date for registration. A student can appear for an examination that would fall immediately after the minimum course duration.

Therefore, the following dates would be the cut off dates for registration to make you eligible for appearing at the noted examination. You have to register before the cut off date to be eligible for the relevant examination.

For being eligible to appear at the:

June Examination
Register on or before same year April 1st
Register on or before April 1st 2009 to attempt for June 2009 Exam
December Examination
Register on or before same year October 1st
Register on or before October 1st 2009 to attempt December 2009 Exam

Validity Period for Registration
Registering before the cut off date is the only requirement to enable a student to appear at the first examination for which he/she is eligible. Along with this the student is also required to apply for the examination for which he/she is eligible. For any subsequent examination, making an examination application within time is the only requirement.

1. Who can join CPT and when?
   A student who has passed the Class 10th examination conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto can join the CPT after registration.
2. What are the fees for registration?
   The registration fee is Rs. 3500 which is to be paid along with a filled application form.
3. How to register for CPT?
   A student should register with the Board of Studies by submitting the prescribed form, which can be obtained from offices of the Institute. The form can also be downloaded from the website http://www.icai.org.
4. What are the subjects to be studied?
   SESSION – I (Two Sections– Two hours – 100 Marks)
1.  Section A: Fundamentals of Accounting (60 Marks)
2.  Section B: Mercantile Laws (40 Marks)
SESSION – II (Two Sections– Two hours – 100 Marks)>
1.  Section C: General Economics (50 Marks)
2.  Section D: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
5. Is there any study package?
   Yes, the board of studies provides a comprehensive study package including large question bank. The Board of Studies also provides a CD for self-assessment. Using the CD, a student can get a question paper set of different subjects and test his level of preparation.
6. What is the eligibility for appearing in the CPT?
   A registered student may appear in CPT after he has appeared in the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto.
7. What are the qualifying marks?
   The qualifying marks are 50%. A student has to keep in mind that CPT is an objective type test with negative marking as will be indicated in the question paper for selecting the wrong option.
8. What is the next step after passing CPT?
   After passing CPT and 10+2 examination, a student may join the Chartered Accountancy Course which is divided into following two levels and undergo practical training for 3 years:
• Integrated Professional Competence Course
• Final Course