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CA CPT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

In order to become eligible for CA CPT 2021, candidates will have to fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the exam conducting authority, i.e. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). ICAI has prescribed the basic eligibility norms which candidates must fulfil for appearing for CA CPT 2021 examination. The eligibility requirements of CA CPT 2021 specifies the conditions related to educational qualification, registration etc. In case any candidate fails to fulfil the CA CPT 2021 eligibility criteria, then, his/her candidature will be considered as disqualified. 

The Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is a gateway to enter into the profession of Chartered Accountancy (CA). It is a national level entrance examination that is conducted twice a year in the pen and paper-based (Offline) mode. To appear for the entrance examination, candidates will have to fill their application in online mode. It is necessary for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria of CA CPT 2021 before filling the online application form. The eligibility of CA CPT 2021 exam determines whether the candidates are eligible to appear in the entrance examination or not.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria of CA CPT 2021

Candidates who are planning to take the entrance examination must check the detailed eligibility norms for CA CPT 2021 examination that has been elaborated below.

• Candidates should have qualified their class 10th and 12th examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Candidates who intend to appear in CPT examinations to be held in the month of June and December must get themselves registered on or before 1st April and 1st October respectively.

• In a case, the last date for registration of CA CPT happens to be a Gazetted Holiday/National Holiday/Bank Holiday/Sunday, then, the next working day will be deemed to be the last date for registration for Common Proficiency Course (CPC).

• Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate in all the subjects in any stream other than Commerce.

• Candidates having a Bachelor's or Master's degree from the Open University are exempted from appearing in the entrance exam.

• Candidates having Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce with at least 55% marks are also exempted from appearing in CA CPT 2021.

• Candidates must note that the examination department will announce the examination centres in India and abroad in the notification and issue admit card.

What is the Passing Criteria in CA CPT 2021 Entrance Examination?

Candidates can take a look below to know the exact passing criteria of CA CPT 2021 entrance examination:

• CA CPT is an objective type of entrance examination with a negative marking which will be indicated in the question paper.

• Candidates must note that there is a negative marking of CA CPT for selecting the wrong answer to the extent of 25% marks allotted to the question. 

• A CPT candidate shall be declared to have passed the entrance examination if he/she obtains at one sitting a minimum of 30% marks in each section (i.e. subject) and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all the sections, subject to the principle of negative marking.

What is the Criteria for Passing with a Distinction?

• Candidates who will secure at least 70% marks will be declared as “Pass with Distinction” and such marks will be indicated in the score card of CA CPT itself.

• Candidates must note that no separate pass certificate will be issued to the candidates. 

What after Fulfilling the CA CPT 2021 Eligibility Criteria?

After going through the eligibility criteria of CA CPT 2020-21, candidates can fill the application form of CA CPT that is available in online mode. Candidates must ensure that they fill the online application form of CA CPT 2021 before the last date of application submission. The application process of CA CPT 2020-21 comprises of online registration, filling necessary details, preview of application form and payment of application fee. It must be noted by the candidates that they will have to submit the application fee of CA CPT in online mode using debit card, credit card or net banking  before the deadline. Once candidates have completed their application form filling process, they will receive their admit card of CA CPT 2020-21 that will display all the candidate-specific and examination related details and they can appear for the entrance examination.