Test preparation

The Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification is one of the most prestigious in our country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is the governing body that conducts the CA exams. Students who clear the final exam, held by the Institute, are then absorbed by the industry as qualified chartered accountants (CA).
To pursue CA, one has to clear three exams namely CPT (entrance exam), IPCC (Intermediate exam) and the final CA exam.
Students who want to opt for CA can give the CPT exam after completing Class XII. Subsequent to clearing the CPT exam, students can appear for IPCC exam after nine months of preparation. The IPCC exam has subjective questions based on law, audit, tax, etc as compared to the objective questions in the CPT exam.
After clearing the IPCC exam, a student has to serve as an intern under a practising CA for a period of three years before being eligible to appear for the final exam.
Passing the exam is not as difficult as it sounds.
Here are tricks that helped me clear the CPT and IPCC exams:
1. How to Study: Regular and quality studies are a must. Most of the times it doesn't matter how much you study, but how much you can grasp while studying. It is important that you follow a systematic study routine.
2. Study Material: It is imperative that you have good study resources. Tuitions and professional help add to your knowledge, but self-study is of utmost importance in this course. A lot of practice is needed to do well in the exam.
3. Giving equal importance to all subjects: Students usually neglect subject/s they dislike and devote more time to subjects they find interesting. It is imperative to concentrate on all subjects.
4. Making Notes: Making notes, and having pointers for each chapter/ answer helps a student immensely since it is practically impossible to go through the entire portion one day before the exam.
5. Mock exams: A student is advised to practice mock tests at home as well as under a professionals guidance. Mock exams help students manage exam pressure and time while writing the exam.

You should prefer books over website: Quantitative aptitude:
1. Quant aptitude by Tata Magraw Hill, Author: Arun Sharma.
2. Abhijit Guha's book: Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations tips, techniques and short-cut methods by Guha Abhijit.
Data interpretation/ Logical reasoning:
1. TMH how to prepare for the data interpretation and logical reasoning for the CAT 3rd edition by Arun Sharma.
2. RS Agarawal books on verbal reasoning.
3. Nishit Sinha's DI LR book by Pearson.
4. Quantitative aptitude for MBA entrance exams by Guha Abhijit.
Verbal ability:
1. English-Wren and Martin English grammar.
2. Word power made easy by Norman Lewis.
3. Verbal ability by Arun Sharma.

Bank PO exam:
Probationary officer is the entry level position in the officer cadre in banking industry. PO's have a good career path in banks.
The eligibility criteria to take Bank exams:
Nationality: India
1. Public/ Regional Rural Sector Banks:
PO - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Clerical - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
2. SBI and SBI Associate Banks:
PO - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Clerical - Minimum 12th Standard (10 + 2) or equivalent qualification thereof with a minimum of 60% marks.
There are some relaxation for some reserved category as well.
Age limit:
A. Public Sector Banks:
PO - 20 to 30 years
Clerical - 20 to 28 years
B. Regional Rural Banks :
For Officer Scale- III - Below 40 years
For Officer Scale- II- Above 21 years and below 32 years
For Officer Scale- I - Above 18 years and below 28 years
For Office Assistant -Between 18 years and 28 years
C. SBI and SBI Associate Banks:
PO -21 to 30 years
Clerical - 18 to 28 years
Computer Literacy:
Some banks insist that the candidate should posses working knowledge of computers before joining the bank.
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