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09 December 2009
Respected Guides
Please tell me that recently when can I appear in CPT and after CPT what is the time duration in which PCC 1 may be attempted.
Regards
Please tell me that recently when can I appear in CPT and after CPT what is the time duration in which PCC 1 may be attempted.
Regards
03 August 2025
Here’s a quick guide based on your query about joining CA, appearing for CPT, and timing for PCC 1 (now called CA Intermediate):
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### 1. When can you appear for **CPT** (now called **CA Foundation**)?
* **CPT (Common Proficiency Test)** was the old name. It is now replaced by **CA Foundation**.
* CA Foundation exams are conducted **twice a year**:
* May exam (usually in the 1st or 2nd week of May)
* November exam (usually in the 1st or 2nd week of November)
* You can register for CA Foundation after passing your 10+2 (12th standard).
* Registration must be done at least **4 months before the exam** to be eligible to appear.
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### 2. After clearing **CPT/CA Foundation**, when can you attempt **PCC 1** (now called **CA Intermediate**)?
* Once you clear CA Foundation, you can register for CA Intermediate.
* There is **no mandatory waiting period** after clearing CA Foundation to appear for Intermediate exams.
* However, to appear in Intermediate, you must register for the course and complete a minimum of **8 months of study** (including 3 months of compulsory study period before the exam).
* **You can appear for the Intermediate exams after completing 8 months of registration**.
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### Summary Timeline
| Stage | Minimum Time After Previous Step | When to Appear? |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| CA Foundation (CPT) Registration | 4 months before exam | May or November exam twice a year |
| CA Intermediate Registration | After clearing Foundation | After minimum 8 months of registration |
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### Extra Tips
* Register early to get the study materials on time.
* Use ICAI study material and mock tests.
* Manage your time well, as CA exams are challenging.
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---
### 1. When can you appear for **CPT** (now called **CA Foundation**)?
* **CPT (Common Proficiency Test)** was the old name. It is now replaced by **CA Foundation**.
* CA Foundation exams are conducted **twice a year**:
* May exam (usually in the 1st or 2nd week of May)
* November exam (usually in the 1st or 2nd week of November)
* You can register for CA Foundation after passing your 10+2 (12th standard).
* Registration must be done at least **4 months before the exam** to be eligible to appear.
---
### 2. After clearing **CPT/CA Foundation**, when can you attempt **PCC 1** (now called **CA Intermediate**)?
* Once you clear CA Foundation, you can register for CA Intermediate.
* There is **no mandatory waiting period** after clearing CA Foundation to appear for Intermediate exams.
* However, to appear in Intermediate, you must register for the course and complete a minimum of **8 months of study** (including 3 months of compulsory study period before the exam).
* **You can appear for the Intermediate exams after completing 8 months of registration**.
---
### Summary Timeline
| Stage | Minimum Time After Previous Step | When to Appear? |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| CA Foundation (CPT) Registration | 4 months before exam | May or November exam twice a year |
| CA Intermediate Registration | After clearing Foundation | After minimum 8 months of registration |
---
### Extra Tips
* Register early to get the study materials on time.
* Use ICAI study material and mock tests.
* Manage your time well, as CA exams are challenging.
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