CA CPT 2023: Exam Date (Out), Application, Eligibility

CA CPT 2023 Syllabus

The CA CPT Exam syllabus covers all possible aspects of exam questions. However, the candidates must note that the questions are designed to test the practical knowledge of the candidate in the given subjects and the questions will be structured accordingly. To enhance knowledge on the applicative use of the topics covered in the syllabus the candidates must practice test papers to better their scores

CA CPT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

There is a set eligibility criterion for the Chartered Accountant Foundation exam and the candidates sitting for the exam must fulfil those requirements to be eligible for admissions at any point if the candidate is unable to prove their eligibility they will be disqualified for the exam. The eligibility criteria for the CA CPT Exam foundation course are given below. 

1. To sit for the foundation exam in June 2023 session the candidate must be registered with the Board of Studies by April 2023. 
2. The candidate must have given the 10+2 exam from a centre or state-recognised institution before giving the foundation exam. 
3. The candidates whose 10+2 results are awaited can appear for the exam. 
4. There is no age limit for the CA CPT exam. 
5. There are no minimum marks required for the foundation exam but candidates who have secured 55% or more marks in Bachelor in Commerce are exempted from writing the foundation exam altogether. 

CP CPT 2023 Application Process

The application process starts with the release of online application forms on the official website. The candidate who is already registered can log in using their credentials and fill out the application form. 

The application fee of INR 400 has to be paid by the candidate before the final submission of the form. The steps to apply for the CA CPT Exams are as follows:

1. Open the official website of ICAI.
2. Log in and click on ‘Apply for June 2023 CA CPT’.
3. Fill in the required details in the application form. 
4. Attach the required documents like passport size photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee through the payment gateway and print the fee receipt.
6. Download the application form and submit it. 

After the application window is closed, the candidates will be given a correction window of a few days. The correction window is open in two sessions, the corrections during the first session are free of charge and the corrections made in the second session of the correction window incur late fee charges. 

How to Prepare for CA CPT 2023? 

The candidates must start preparing for the exam months before the exam date and only revise the sections when only a month is left. Candidates with a commerce background will have an added advantage in preparing for the CA CPT exam. The preparation tips for the CA CPT are given below. 

1. Clear Basic Concept- Accounting is the main subject of any CA exam. The student should have an in-depth knowledge of class 11th and class 12th Accounts. One should strengthen their basic concepts and enhance their calculation speed for scoring better in Accounts.
2. Practice Mock Test- The Business law-based questions in the CA CPT exam are not theoretical textbook questions. The Business law-based questions are applicative and practising mock tests and question papers can improve the candidate’s score in this field.
3. NCERT Economics is the Key- The key to cracking the economics section is to be proficient in class 11th and 12th concepts of economics and practice the ICAI Prescribed books for the same. The macroeconomics part is rather theoretical and consists of 25 marks weightage so the candidates can score better by focussing on this section. 
4. The Mathematics and Statistics part is basic but the candidate must not take it lightly. A good practice of basic class 10th Mathematics and Statistics can help in scoring good marks. 
5. Stay Updated- The candidates should keep checking the latest syllabus for preparation and plan their study time properly. 
6. Make Handwritten Notes– The ideal strategy is to always make notes of important points and resolve the difficult or exceptional questions separately to keep brushing them up.