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CPT Exam 2025:<\/strong>The CPT, also known as the CA CPT or Common Proficiency Test, is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for admission to Chartered Accountant courses<\/strong><\/a>. However, CPT has been replaced by the CA Foundation exam under ICAI\u2019s revised scheme. The exam is conducted twice a year. The exam was held in mid-May 2025 for the May-June session. Continue reading to learn more about the CPT 2025 entrance exam: dates, exam structure, eligibility, syllabus, results and tips to prepare for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Name of the exam<\/td>CPT (Common Proficiency Test)<\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam frequency<\/td>Twice a year (June and December)<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of application<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Language<\/td>English and Hindi<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of examination<\/td>Offline<\/td><\/tr>
Official website<\/td>https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post.html?post_id=505<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Helpline<\/td>Telephone No. 3054806 (D) 3989398 Ext.806,
Fax 0120-3054843\/841<\/td><\/tr>
Email address<\/td>cpt_exam@icai.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Address<\/td>The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
ICAI Bhawan,
C-1 Sector-1,
Noida – 201301<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CPT Exam Date 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CPT exam (CA foundation) dates provided are for the September 2025 session. To get the most accurate dates, check the official website. All dates provided below are subject to change. They are announced by the examination board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Tentative Date \/ Period<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CPT Exam Application Starts<\/td>July 05, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
CPT Exam Application Deadline<\/td>July 18, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Application Correction Window (without late fee)<\/td>Shortly after the application deadline (exact date not stated)<\/td><\/tr>
Application Correction Window (with late fee)<\/td>July 22 \u2013 24, 2025 (for exam city\/medium only)<\/td><\/tr>
CPT Admit Card Release<\/td>Second week of August 2025 (approx. August 31, 2025)<\/td><\/tr>
CPT Exam Dates<\/td>September 16, 18, 20 & 22, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
CPT Result Announcement<\/td>First week of November 2025 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CPT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates for the Chartered Accountant Foundation examination are only permitted to sit for the examination if they meet the predetermined qualifying criteria. A candidate will be disqualified from the examination if they are unable to provide satisfactory proof of qualification. Below are the prerequisites requirements for the CA CPT Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The candidate must register with the Board of Studies by May 01, 2025, to take the September 2025 session of the foundation exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The foundation exam cannot be taken unless the candidate has completed the 10+2 exam at a centre or state-recognised school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Candidates who are still awaiting their 10+2 results are eligible to take the test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The CA CPT examination has no upper age limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The foundation exam has no minimum passing mark requirement, although applicants who obtained a Bachelor of Commerce with a minimum of 55% are completely exempt from taking the foundation exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: CA Subjects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CPT Exam Application Form 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For the June CPT exam, the application forms have been released. Candidates who have registered can log in to their accounts and fill out their application form by visiting the official website. Students who have not registered are required to register to fill out the application form. The application process for CPT 2023 is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Go to the official page (https:\/\/icaiexam.icai.org\/<\/strong><\/a>) or the official website mentioned above. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Fill out the one-time registration form with your login information by providing your mobile number, date of birth, registration number, and email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Complete the form along with the written statement that has been signed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Verify the data on the review page, and then complete the CPT application form for 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Make the CPT application fee payment via any online method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Download and submit the application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. For future reference, you may keep a PDF of the CPT 2025 application receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The candidates will have a brief window for corrections following the closure of the application window. There are two sessions during which the correction window is open; the first session is free for corrections, while the second session is subject to late fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      CPT Exam Application Fee 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The exact fees depend on the type of fee and the candidate’s location. The fee payment can be made online. You can use debit, credit cards, UPI, or net banking for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      CPT Registration Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The registration fee for the CPT examination is as follows. Most of the fees are mandatory, while some are optional (i.e. whether you choose to get journals or not)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fee Type<\/strong><\/td>Amount (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Cost of Foundation Prospectus<\/td>INR 200<\/td><\/tr>
      CA Foundation Registration Fees<\/td>INR 9,000<\/td><\/tr>
      Optional Student’s Journal (1 Year)<\/td>INR 200<\/td><\/tr>
      Optional Member’s Journal (1 Year)<\/td>INR 400<\/td><\/tr>
      Total Registration Fee (Approx.)<\/td>INR 9,800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      CPT Exam Form Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The following fees are applicable when you submit the form for the CPT exam. The amount differs by the location of your exam centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fee Type \/ Location<\/strong><\/td>Amount (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      For Indian Centre(s)<\/td>INR 1,500<\/td><\/tr>
      For Kathmandu (Nepal) Centre<\/td>INR 2,200<\/td><\/tr>
      For Overseas Centre(s)<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
      Late Exam Fee (Indian\/Kathmandu)<\/td>INR 600<\/td><\/tr>
      Late Exam Fee (Overseas)<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      CPT Exam Admit Card 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      It must be noted that no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall on failing to bring their admit cards to the exam centre. It is therefore mandatory for students to take a printout of their admit cards after downloading the soft copy from the official website. The steps to download the CPT Exam Admit Card 2023 are as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n