Chartered Accountant

Yes, if you want to pursue CA at 12th standard, you must clear CPT (now called foundation course). Otherwise, if you want to pursue CA after graduation then you'll be directly eligible to give IPCC no CPT or foundation course required. Details of same can be found on ICAI.Org.

You will be eligible to give CPT after completion of class 12.

If you are a graduate, you can directly do IPCC, otherwise, you need to go from CPT.

Hi Anju!
You can find all the information about the exam, its syllabus, eligibility etc. By referring to this webpage https://www.shiksha.com/college/the-institute-of-chartered-accountants-of-india-delhi/exams/icai-exam/syllabus.

Hi,
Switching from one course to another is only justified, when you believe that you can perform better in the other course where you are shifting. Taking into consideration the fact that you cleared CPT itself in three attempts, calls for some introspection and checking whether you want to continue with the same field or not. Further switching to CS is also on the same path, just a bit easier (as said by some people). Think wisely, whether you want to continue with CA. If that's a yes, be prepared to accept failures that come along because the rewards are many, when they come to you. Think wisely. All the best.

Hi. Failing in CPT is not the end of the world. If you think you can clear CA, then go for CPT again. Else, directly get into IPCC after your graduation. You can also take non clearing CPT as a wake-up call and leave CA. If that's the case, you have options like CS, CWA, LLB, MBA, etc. You can also prepare for government jobs or get certifications from various bodies which are helpful in jobs.
All the best.

As ICAI gives you books. You should must prefer ICAI book and MTP. Even all 200 questions are asked from that. They also give you a model test paper, if you want to score more than finished every books and MTP of ICAI.
Best of luck.

Hi Kallan,
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy Course. Aspirants seeking to become a Chartered Accountant should register with the Board of Studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the Common Proficiency Test (CPT). The registration has to be done 60 days prior to appearing for the exam. On passing the +2 examination or a recognised equivalent examination, candidates can write the CPT.