There is only one entry level for this course. All students, irrespective of their academic qualifications have to start their pursuit of this course, at the CPT level only.
[4 subjects arranged into 2 papers of 100 marks each.]
[9 subjects arranged into two groups.
4 papers of 100 marks each in Group I
and 3 Papers of 100 marks each in Group II]
[Apprenticeship under a practicing
chartered accountant for a period of 3 years]
To be completed before joining the final course
[8 subjects arranged into two groups of 4 papers
of 100 marks each.] Can appear for the first time
after two and half years of articleship
to be completed during or after final]
[Optional]
A candidate can start pursuing this course immediately after completing his/her 10th standard. However, they can appear at the first level examination only after appearing in the 10 + 2/Senior Secondary/intermediate.
CPT/CPE
Common Proficiency Test/Examination[4 subjects arranged into 2 papers of 100 marks each.]
↓
IPCC/IPCE
Integrated Professional Competence Course/Examination[9 subjects arranged into two groups.
4 papers of 100 marks each in Group I
and 3 Papers of 100 marks each in Group II]
+
Articleship
Practical Training[Apprenticeship under a practicing
chartered accountant for a period of 3 years]
+
ITT
100 Hours of Information Technology Training.To be completed before joining the final course
↓
Final
Final Academic Level[8 subjects arranged into two groups of 4 papers
of 100 marks each.] Can appear for the first time
after two and half years of articleship
↓
GMC Course
[Compulsory General Management Courseto be completed during or after final]
↓
Associate Membership
↓
Post Qualification Courses[Optional]