CA CPT Exam 2025

Introduction
CA CPT (Common Proficiency Test) is an entrance exam for students who want to become a Chartered Accountant (CA). It is the first step in the CA course. The exam is held by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Students take this exam after class 12 to start their CA journey.

Category of Exam
This is a Commerce and Accounting exam.

Related Courses or Fields
It is related to Chartered Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, and Business Studies.

Exam Frequency
This exam is held two times in a year – usually in June and December.

Eligibility
You must pass class 12 from any stream. You should also register with ICAI before the exam.

Application Process
Students can apply online on the ICAI official website. They must fill out a form, upload documents, and pay the fee.

Mode of Exam
This exam is taken in offline mode using paper and pen.

Exam Pattern
The exam has 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
There are 4 sections – Accounting, Mercantile Law, Economics, and General Knowledge.
Each question has 4 options. You have to choose the correct one.

Syllabus Overview
Main subjects in the exam are:

Accounting (basic rules and sums)
Mercantile Law (rules of business and contracts)
Economics (basic money, demand, supply)
General Knowledge and Math (basic math and current affairs)

Important Dates

Application Form Opens – around April and October
Exam Held In – June and December
Result Out – 1 month after the exam

Result and Cutoff Info
To pass the exam, students must get at least 50% marks in total and at least 30% in each section.

Admit Card Release Info
Admit cards can be downloaded from the ICAI website about 15 days before the exam.

Preparation Tips

Study all topics well
Practice old papers and sample questions
Make small notes
Revise every day
Stay calm and take breaks

FAQs

1. Who can apply for the CA CPT exam?
Anyone who has passed class 12 can apply.

2. How many times is the exam held?
It is held two times in a year.

3. What is the total number of questions in the exam?
There are 200 questions in total.

4. How do I get the admit card?
You can download it from the ICAI website.

5. What is the passing mark?
You need at least 50% total and 30% in each section.

Top Colleges or Institutions Accepting the Score
CA CPT is not linked to any college. It is the first step of the CA course. Once you pass, you can continue your CA studies with ICAI.

Counseling and Admission Process
There is no counseling. After you pass, you can join the next level called IPCC, which is also done through ICAI.

Latest Updates
ICAI is planning to replace CPT with CA Foundation exam. Now, students must register for CA Foundation Course instead of CPT.

Official Website
https://www.icai.org