The CA CPT 2023 exam pattern is prescribed by the conducting body. The applicants must go through the exam pattern before starting their exam preparation to understand the question paper, type of questions asked, marking scheme, and other factors related to CA CPT 2023. Read further to know more about the CA CPT 2023 exam pattern.
CPT 2023 Latest Notifications
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CA CPT Exam Pattern 2023
The exam pattern for CPT is discussed below. Candidates can find the weightage of each section, the marking scheme, and other specifications in this section. Any CA CPT exam pattern change made by the conducting authorities will be updated here soon after.
| CA CPT 2023 Exam Mode | Offline, i.e., Pen and Paper Based Test |
| Question Paper Type | Objective, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Sessions | 2 Sessions with 2 Subjects Each for 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks were Deducted for Incorrect Answers |
| Minimum Marks | Overall Average of 50% and a Minimum of 30% in Each Subject |
Subject-wise CA CPT Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates can check for the subject-wise CA CPT new syllabus exam pattern 2023 in the table below.
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Fundamentals of Accounting | 60 | 18 |
| Section B: Mercantile Laws | 40 | 12 |
| Section C: General Economics | 50 | 15 |
| Section D: Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
CA CPT 2023 Sessions Pattern
The CA CPT exam 2023 has two sessions with two subjects each. The sessions are for 2 hours. The subjects and the timing for each session is as tabulated below.
| Session | Timing(IST) | Subjects |
| First Session (i.e. Morning Session) | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM (IST) |
Section A - Fundamentals of Accounting Section B - Mercantile Laws |
| Second Session (i.e. Afternoon Session) | 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (IST) |
Section C - General Economics Section D - Quantitative Aptitude |
CA CPT Session I
First session consists of two sections. The candidate is given 2 hours to attempt the questions. The paper is for 100 marks and the division of marks are as follows.
- Section A: Fundamentals of Accounting (60 Marks)
- Section B: Mercantile Laws (40 Marks)
CA CPT Session II
The second session has different weights for the two subjects. It also consists of 100 questions and has a time limit of 2 hours to answer all the questions.
- Section C: General Economics (50 Marks)
- Section D: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
CPT 2023 Important Instructions
Details: The candidate, while writing in the OMR answer sheet, should ensure that they write the correct question paper number, roll number, registration number, question paper series code as given to them. It is mandatory to darken the appropriate circle of correct answers with a black ballpoint pen.
Booklet and OMR Sheet: Each candidate is given one question paper booklet of English/ Hindi language as preferred by the student and one OMR answer sheet (in English language only) for each session.
Marking the Answer: Each column in the answer sheet corresponds to the serial number of the question given in the question paper booklet. In each column, 4 circles correspond to the four options for the answer, of which one is to be darkened on the answer sheet only. Any answer marked/ darkened in the question booklet is taken cognizance of, and no marks are awarded.
Marking Scheme: The question paper for each session consists of 100 objective-type questions. Each question is of 1 mark, and for every question, four options for the answer are given in the booklet. The candidate must select the correct out 4 options: A, B, C, or D, and mark the circle using a black ballpoint pen or HB pencil. In the image below, you can see how the applicants should mark the OMR sheet answers.
Correct Answer: For each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded.
Wrong Answer: For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
Multiple Darkened Circles: Multiple darkened circles for a question are treated as a wrong answer.
Not Answered: For questions not answered, i.e., left blank, no marks are given.
Option: The candidate can erase the answer if they want to change the answer already darkened.
Essentials: In such a case, they should make the corrections with a good eraser so that no marks will be visible after erasing.
