CPT is an objective test with 1/4th negative mark for a wrong answer.
A student has to attempt two sets of paper.
SESSION I (Two hours- 100 Marks)
Section A: Fundamentals of Accountancy (60 Marks)
It consist of introduction to accounting, Accounting principles & standards, Bank
Reconciliation Statements, Consignment & Joint ventures, The Partnership accounts
and Company accounts.
Section B Mercantile Law (40 Marks)
It covers the entire mercantile law i.e. The Contract act, The Sale of goods act,
and The Partnership Act.
SESSION II (Two hours- 100 Marks)
Section C: General Economics (50 Marks)
It is a mix of micro and macro economics covering introduction to micro economics,
theory of demand & supply, production & cost, price determination in different markets,
profile and aspects of Indian economy, economic reforms in India and Money & banking.
Section D: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
It is a blend of Mathematics and Statistics including ratio & proportion, differentiation,
integration, AP GP, sets, functions and relation, correlation, regression, index
numbers, probability, theoretical distribution and sampling.