CA CPT 2022 (CA Foundation): Application Form(Released), Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus
The CA CPT Exam was conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) till 2019. The exam was conducted twice a year - June and December. CA CPT Exam has been replaced by the CA Foundation examination. The Foundation examination is conducted twice every year in May and November. Chartered Accountant Common Proficiency Test (CA CPT) was the primary stage of the Chartered Accountancy course. The main purpose of the exam was to assess the candidate’s knowledge in Mercantile Laws, Accounting, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Economics. To appear in the CA Foundation exam, students need to register themselves with ICAI before the deadline. For complete details about the CA CPT 2022 exam, read the article.
CA CPT 2022 Latest Notification -
- ICAI has released the notification for CA Foundation 2022 exam on 21st January 2022.
- The application form filling start date will be 21st February 2022 and the last date will be 13th March 2022.
- The last date of filing the application form with a late fee will be 20th March 2022.
- The exam dates for the Foundation Course are 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th May 2022.
Table of Contents
- CA CPT 2022 Overview
- CA CPT Exam 2022 Important Dates
- CA CPT 2022 or CA Foundation May Session
- CA CPT Exam 2022 Pattern & syllabus
- CA CPT Exam Pattern 2022
- CA CPT Syllabus 2022
- CA CPT Exam 2022 Eligibility
- CA CPT Exam 2022 Application Process
- How to Fill CA CPT 2022 Application Form
- CA CPT Exam 2022 Other Details
- CA Foundation Exam Schedule
- Sample Papers for CA CPT Preparation 2022
- CA CPT 2022 Correction Window
- CA CPT Admit Card 2022
- CA CPT 2022 Exam Centres
- CA CPT Answer Key 2022
- CA CPT 2022 Result & Cut-off Marks
CA CPT 2022 Overview
Examination Name |
Chartered Accountant Common Proficiency Test (CA CPT) |
New Name |
CA Foundation 2022 |
Conducting Authority |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
Exam Level |
National Level |
Occurrence |
Twice a Year |
Year |
2022 |
Exam Mode |
Pen and paper-based exam |
Exam Type |
Entry Level |
Exam Medium |
English/Hindi |
Official Website |
www.icai.org |
CA Foundation Exam Date |
23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th May 2022 |
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CA CPT Exam 2022 Important Dates
CA CPT 2022 or CA Foundation May Session
CA CPT Exam Events 2022 |
Important Dates |
Availability of examination form |
21st February 2022 |
Closing date to submit examination form (without late fee) |
13th March 2022 |
Closing date to submit examination form (with late fee) |
20th March 2022 |
Last date of receipt of printout of the online application form duly filled (PDF) |
24th March 2022 |
Correction window |
21st to 27th March 2022 |
CA CPT exam 2022 (CA Foundation) |
23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th May 2022 |
ICAI CA Intermediate Exam |
Group I – 15, 18, 20, and 22 May 2022 Group 2 –24, 26, 28, and 30 May 2022 |
ICAI CA May Final Exam |
Group – I: 14, 17, 19, and 21 May 2022 Group – II: 23, 25, 27, and 29 May 2022 |
International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – AT) |
14 and 17 May 2022 |
CA Result announcement |
To be announced |
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The exam schedule is mentioned below in the ‘Other Details’ section.
CA CPT Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus
CA CPT Exam Pattern 2022
The exam will be conducted in 2 sessions and both sessions will have 2 sections. The first session is the morning session, it starts from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and it has 2 sections (Section A and Section B). The second session is the afternoon session, it starts from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and it also has 2 sections (Section C and Section D). The exam will have objective-type questions consisting of 200 marks. However, students need to take extra care while answering the questions. There will be a negative marking for every wrong answer. 1/4th marks, i.e. 0.25 marks will be deducted.
- Number of sessions: 2 sessions
- Numbers of sections: 4 sections
- Type of questions: Objective-type questions
- Negative marking scheme: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
- Total marks: 200 marks
Section-wise Marking Distribution of CA-CPT 2022
Sections |
Marks |
Section A - Fundamentals of Accounting |
60 |
Section B - Mercantile Laws |
40 |
Section C - General Economics |
50 |
Section D - Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
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CA CPT Syllabus 2022
The syllabus of the CA Common Proficiency Test helps students stay confident. Get well-versed with the CA CPT syllabus before taking the entry-level chartered accountant test. It basically consists of four important sections. They are -
Section A Fundamentals of Accounting |
Section B Mercantile Laws |
Section C General Economics |
Section D Quantitative Aptitude |
Theoretical Framework |
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
Indian Economic Development |
Ratio and proportion, Indices, Logarithms |
Depreciation Accounting |
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 |
Micro Economics |
Basic concepts of Permutations and Combinations |
Bank Reconciliation Statement |
The India Partnership Act, 1932 |
Inequalities |
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Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Proprietors |
Simple and Compound Interest including annuity- Applications |
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Accounting Process |
Equations |
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Accounting for Special Transactions |
Sets, Functions and Relations |
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Introduction to Company Accounts |
Sequence and Series – Arithmetic and geometric progressions |
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Partnership Accounts |
Statistical description of data |
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Limits and Continuity ─ Intuitive Approach |
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Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion |
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Basic concepts of Differential and Integral Calculus (excluding trigonometric functions |
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Theoretical Distributions |
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Correlation and Regression |
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Sampling Theory |
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Probability and Expected Value by Mathematical Expectation |
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CA CPT Exam 2022 Eligibility
An important section, the eligibility of the CA CPT 2022 exam will determine whether candidates are eligible to appear in the test or not. Students fulfilling the below-mentioned eligibility conditions can fill in the online application form.
- Must have passed 10th and 12th exams or equivalent qualifying exam from a recognised board
- Must have registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Common Proficiency Course (ICAI CPC)
Note: If a candidate secures 55% in B.Com or M.Com or 60% in bachelor or masters (other than commerce), he is exempted from appearing in the entry-level test.
CA CPT Exam 2022 Application Process
ICAI has released the application form for the June session examination on 21st February 2022. Candidates must fill out the applications within the specified time to avoid the late fee. However, there is also a facility to fill the forms with a late fee.
Applicants are required to submit the forms online only. CA CPT is only open to applicants registered with ICAI for the Common Proficiency Course and must meet the requisite eligibility criteria.
Candidates cannot apply through offline mode from the year 2018. |
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How to Fill CA CPT 2022 Application Form
- The applicants should visit the official website of the ICAI and select the ‘CA CPT Exam’ option. The official link for the exam is - icai.org
- Those who have not registered are required to complete the registration process by entering details like name, address, contact number and email id
- Upon registration, the login id and password will be sent to the registered email id. By entering the login details, candidates can access the application form
- Fill all the specified columns of the application form with the following details – personal background information, educational qualification, address, name, contact number, etc.
- Upload the scanned copies of your passport size photograph, signature and educational qualification documents with the right size and format
- The application fee should also be paid through Master or Visa credit card, debit card, net banking and Rupay card
CA CPT 2022 Application Fee
The exam fee is required to be remitted online by using the credit card, debit card, Rupay card and net banking. Once paid, the application fee will be non-refundable.
Location of Centre |
Application Fee |
In India |
₹ 1,500/- (Single Group) |
₹ 2,700/- (Both Group) |
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In Nepal |
₹ 2,200/- (Single Group) |
₹ 3,400/- (Both Group) |
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In Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Muscat |
325 USD (Single Group) |
500 USD (Both Group) |
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CA CPT Exam 2022 Other Details
CA Foundation Exam Schedule
The exam schedule provided below is as per the year 2022.
Exam |
Papers |
Timing/ Duration |
Foundation |
Paper 1 & 2 |
2 PM to 5 PM/ 3 hours |
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Paper 3 & 4 |
2 PM to 4 PM/ 2 hours |
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Sample Papers for CA CPT Preparation 2022
- The chartered accountant aspirants are fortunate enough to avail the CA CPT 2022 sample papers for effective preparation.
- The sample papers comprise model test papers and mock test papers designed by the Institute.
- Along with that ICAI ensures that the candidates are provided with the appropriate study materials for each section of the exam.
- Download the same and increase your chances of cracking CA CPT 2022.
CA CPT 2022 Correction Window
- Candidates who manage to submit the application form within the deadline will get another opportunity to fix the errors (if any).
- The Institute will open the Application Correction Window from 21st to 27th March 2022 exam.
- Correct the mistakes and re-submit the application and improve your chance of getting an admit card and ultimately, appearing in the examination.
CA CPT Admit Card 2022
- The admit card for the Chartered Accountant entry-level exam is generally made available in the last week of April (May session) and in the second week of October (November session).
- Candidates can get it online from the official website of the ICAI by giving details like registered ID and password.
- The admit card will contain details such as the name of the candidate, exam center, roll number, important instructions, etc.
- Contact the branch in case of any discrepancy on the CA CPT admit card 2022.
- It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination hall.
CA CPT 2022 Exam Centres
The 2022 exam will be held across 201 venues – both national and international venues (as per the 2021 exam). In India particularly, there are 196 exam cities. If any changes are done in the exam cities for 2022, the same will be updated here.
AGRA |
KAKINADA |
AHMEDNAGAR |
KAITHAL |
AKOLA |
ROHTAK |
ALIGARH |
ROURKELA |
SAHARANPUR |
SALEM |
KANPUR |
SAMBALPUR |
KANNUR |
ALAPPUZHA |
SANGLI |
JHUNJHUNU |
ALLAHABAD |
JAMSHEDPUR |
SANGRUR |
JUNAGADH |
JHANSI |
SATARA |
KALABURGI (GULBARGA) |
ALWAR |
SATNA |
PATNA |
SHIMLA |
PIMPRI-CHINCHWAD |
SHIMOGA |
BADLAPUR |
PONDICHERRY |
SIKAR |
AJMER |
SILIGURI |
SIROHI |
AMBIKAPUR CHHATTISGARH) |
JODHPUR |
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM |
AMBALA |
AMRAVATI |
RAIGARH (CHHATTISGARH) |
KISHANGARH |
KARNAL |
KOLHAPUR |
SIRSA |
KOLKATA |
AHMEDABAD |
KOTA |
ASANSOL |
JAMNAGAR |
PUNE |
SIVAKASI |
KOLLAM |
JALGAON |
PORT BLAIR |
ANANTAPUR |
JALNA |
KARIMNAGAR |
PATIALA |
AURANGABAD |
JAMMU |
SOLAPUR |
PANVEL |
SONEPAT |
SRI GANGANAGAR |
PARBHANI |
ANAND |
SRINAGAR |
SURAT |
AMRITSAR |
SURENDRANAGAR |
THANE |
HUBLI |
HALDWANI |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
HISAR |
KOTTAYAM |
THRISSUR |
TINSUKIA |
HARIDWAR |
CUTTACK |
BALOTRA |
COIMBATORE |
KOZHIKODE |
TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
BHARUCH |
TIRUNELVELI |
TIRUPATI |
BHAGALPUR |
DEHRADUN |
BATHINDA |
JAIPUR |
DELHI / NEW DELHI |
TIRUPUR |
JABALPUR |
JALANDHAR |
TUTICORIN |
RAIPUR |
PALGHAR |
BHARATPUR |
PANIPAT |
BEAWAR |
PALI MARWAR |
BANSWARA |
UDAIPUR |
BAREILLY |
HYDERABAD |
CHURU |
GUNTUR |
KURNOOL |
UDUPI |
MUZAFFARPUR |
KUMBAKONAM |
UJJAIN |
BERHAMPORE |
GURGAON |
BENGALURU |
PALAKKAD |
BILASPUR |
MORADABAD |
MUZAFFARNAGAR |
VADODARA |
MYSORE |
RAJKOT |
GWALIOR |
VAPI |
MUMBAI |
BELGAUM |
GUWAHATI |
RANCHI |
DHULE |
VARANASI |
VASAI |
VELLORE |
BELLARY |
GONDIA |
DURG |
DHANBAD |
MADURAI |
VIJAYAWADA |
LUDHIANA |
GHAZIABAD |
MATHURA |
BHIWANI |
GANDHINAGAR |
BHUBANESWAR |
MEERUT |
CHITTORGARH |
ONGOLE |
INDORE |
VISAKHAPATNAM |
BHOPAL |
LATUR |
GORAKHPUR |
LUCKNOW |
BHUJ |
ELURU |
ICHALKARANJI |
WARANGAL |
BHIWANDI |
RATLAM |
YAMUNA NAGAR |
RATNAGIRI |
BIKANER |
YAVATMAL |
BHILWARA |
ERODE |
BHAVNAGAR |
MAPUSA (GOA) |
DURGAPUR |
NASHIK |
ERNAKULAM |
MARGAO (GOA) |
NAGPUR |
NOIDA |
CHHINDWARA |
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NANDED |
CHENNAI |
NAVI MUMBAI |
REWARI |
CHANDRAPUR |
MANGALORE |
REWA |
FIROZABAD |
CHANDIGARH |
MANDSAUR |
FARIDABAD |
GANDHIDHAM |
MALAPPURAM |
NIZAMABAD |
FATEHABAD |
NELLORE |
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NAVSARI |
BURHANPUR |
NEEMUCH |
BUNDI |
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The five overseas destinations are –
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Muscat
- Kathmandu
- Dubai
The Authority reserves the right to cancel any exam venue and it is not liable to justify the reason. As per the official statement, “The Council reserves the right to withdraw any center at any stage without assigning any reason”.
CA CPT Answer Key 2022
Want to cross-check your answers? The answer key would come in handy giving you a close figure. However, ICAI will not publish any official CA CPT Answer Key 2022. But, there are many coaching institutes and education portals that release the CA CPT answer key with the assistance of subject experts to help candidates calculate their estimated scores.
CA CPT 2022 Result & Cut-off Marks
The CA CPT 2022 result will be uploaded to the official website. There is no information on the exact result date yet. To log in, use the registered email ID and mobile number and see the result. Download the result and the rank card for future reference.
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks to move to the next level. To qualify for the CA-CPT exam, they should score 50% aggregate marks. In every section of the exam, they need to score a minimum of 30% marks. Check the cut-off marks below -
Section |
Sectional Cut-off |
Overall Cut-off |
Mercantile Laws |
30% of 40 marks |
50% |
General Economies |
30% of 50 marks |
|
Fundamentals of Accounting |
30% of 60 marks |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30% of 50 marks |
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Note: The candidates who score 60% marks will be issued a Rank Certificate. It can be obtained after one month of the exam.
Click here for the CA CPT exam frequently asked questions.
CA CPT Exam Frequently Asked Questions
The November session exam will be conducted on 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th December 2020.
The examination form will be available from 5th August 2020.
Candidates should score at least 60% marks to obtain the certificate of Rank.
50% marks.
The application fee for the exam is INR 1,500/- in India, INR 2,200/- in Nepal and $325 in Muscat, Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi for the single group.
The exam occurs twice a year - May/June and November/ December.
A candidate should have done 12th standard.
After passing the 10th standard.
Yes. 1/4th marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
The exam will be held in pen and paper mode. It will be held in two sessions – morning and afternoon. There will be four sections carrying 200 marks.
Yes, this is possible. In such a case, one can stick to the extended date with a late fee.
As the June 2020 session is cancelled, candidates must appear for the November session exam. The application process for the same started on 5th August 2020.
The exam has been cancelled due to COVID-19 situation.
kishor, February 14, 2022
i completed my b.com honrs with 60%.can i exmpetd from cpt exam
Rajinikanth J, February 12, 2022
Very Informative & Thanks
ashutosh tiwari, September 12, 2019
I m studying in class 12th , I had not registered for cpc , can i eligible for cpt of june-2020
Exams Planner, September 20, 2019
You need to register for the course for appearing in CPT.
Hari Mohan Pande, February 12, 2019
my son is doing 12th can he be registered for CPT exams to be commenced on June -2019 ? Kindly guide me for the Procedure so that he should loose his valuable time. Regards.
Exams Planner, February 13, 2019
Yes, he can register for the exam. Please check the official website icai.org for detailed information.
ankt, January 2, 2019
sir which is best book for CPT CA ENTRANCE EXAM. AND WHICH IS BEST BOOK FOR C.S. ENTRANCE
Exams Planner, January 4, 2019
The study material for the courses is provided by the institutes only. However, you can refer to some good books for better preparation. Some good books are Deepashree for General Economics, P.C. Tulsian for Mercantile Laws. S.Chand’s books and Tata McGraw Hill books are also recommended for preparation.