01 December 2010
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) Frequently Asked Questions
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
What are the qualifying marks?
The qualifying mark is 50%. A student has to remember that CPT is an objective type test with a negative marking for selecting wrong option which will be indicated in the question paper.
As of now its only 100 Marks. Till now no official notification issued by ICAI, in connection with Increase in Pass Mark.