Pre-Entry Proficiency Test (PPT)

Pre-Entry Proficiency Test (PPT) of ICAP is mandatory for all candidates seeking admission in CA qualification except those who are exempt from PPT.

Eligibility for PPT

The minimum education requirement for PPT is:

  • HSSC with atleast 45% marks
  • A-Level with minimum two passes, or
  • Graduation with 2nd division
NOTE: Candidates waiting for result can also apply for the PPT.

Exemption from PPT

The candidates who have obtained the following minimum qualification are exempt from PPT:

  • HSSC with atleast 60% marks
  • A-Level with minimum two Cs
  • Graduates with 1st Division
  • Post Graduates with 2nd Division

Pre-Entry Proficiency Test (PPT) Test Pattern

Duration: 1 hour & 45 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Passing Marks: 50

NOTE: There is NO negative marking.

Pre-Entry Proficiency Test (PPT) is consists of two parts:

1. PPT Objective (MCQs): (Time Allowed: 1 hour & 15 minutes; Marks: 80)

  • Vocabulary: (Questions: 15; Marks: 15)
  • Grammar: (Questions: 15; Marks: 15)
  • Reading Comprehension: (Questions: 5; Marks: 10)
  • Mathematics: (Questions: 20; Marks: 20)
  • General Knowledge: (Questions: 20; Marks: 20)

2. PPT Essay Writing: (Time Allowed: 30 minutes, Marks: 20)
Candidates are required to write an essay out of three given choices.

PPT Frequency

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) holds PPT four times each year in March, June, September and December.



PPT Practice Test