CPT

Dear Rupali Goal,
Following is the full rule for taking admission in ICWAI
The course structure of ICWAI consists of 3 levels. -Foundation
-Intermediate
-Final
The candidates can join this course 12th class as the minimum academic qualification. Candidates who have completed Graduation can also join this course. If the candidate want to join this course after completion of 12th class, then he has to complete all the 3 levels. But if the candidate is interested to join thsi course on the basis of Graduation, then he can directly join Intermediate level. Candidates who are pursuing final year of 12th class or Graduation can also apply for this course. This course consists of 12 subjects which are to be studied and which were arranged into 2 stages of 4 papers each. The minimum percentage of marks that a candidate has to secure is 40% to qualify in each paper. But the aggregate percentage of marks of all the papers that a candidate has to secure is 50%. If the candidate is unable to get this percentage of marks, obviously he has to attempt for all the papers again. So, there is no chance at all to leave some of the papers for choice. In addition to this, the candidate should have to complete the Practical Training too to be eligible for the Final course of ICWAI. For more information on this exam, you can visit the official website for ICWAI. Here it is, http://www.icwai.org/
Regards, Deepak.

Hi,
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory for the following:
Students who have qualified Higher Secondary examination. Candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Candidates who hold a master's degree in any discipline.
Candidates who possess any professional qualification.
So, as you can see, Common Proficiency Test is mandatory for every individual willing to pursue Chartered Accountancy course and will remain so unless the proposal is approved by the union government. As per the proposal, commerce graduates with 55% marks in the qualifying examination and non-Commerce graduates with 60% marks or more shall be exempted from the Common Proficiency Test.
Regards.

Hi Imiksha!
You can either pursue M.Com or MBA-finance after your graduation. Alternatively, there are other emerging courses that you can pursue along with your current graduation which include:
1. Certified Bank Manager Programme: A 2-year course covering the areas of banking and financial services, money, banking laws and regulations, treasury, credit, risk management and banking strategy. The course is offered by the Institute of Bank Management and Research (IBMR), Hyderabad. 2. Diploma in Banking & Services (DBFS): This is a post graduate 2-year Diploma course offered by the Institute Of Finance, Banking & Insurance (IFBI), Mumbai. A graduate student in any discipline with minimum 50% marks is eligible for this course, along with a personal interview.
3. Certified Financial Planners: Certified course (6 months to 1 Year) is offered by various institutes: Financial Planning Academy (FPA), Mumbai, BLB Institute of Financial Markets (BIFM), Delhi/NCR, and Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP), Mumbai. Graduates in any discipline are eligible for this course, along with undergraduates and working professional. A CFP certification with specialisation in financial planning, Insurance and Risk Management, Investment Planning, Tax Planning offers great job opportunities for students.
4. Certificate Course in Project Finance: The certificate course in Project Finance is conducted by two institutes in India: Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) and Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR). It provides advanced skills and practical knowledge in the field of project appraisal, lending, financing, etc.
5. CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme (CCAP): This is a two-year programme, combining coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars, is undertaken by CRISIL, the country's leading Research, Ratings, Risk and Policy Advisory company. Graduates with at least 50% marks and qualifying CAT XAT or CRISIL Aptitude Test are eligible for the course. This course helps students to acquire exceptional financial and business skills.