Hello,

The path for doing CA starts from clearing CPT. Students interested in enrolling for the CA Course after Class XIIth would be required to appear for CPT Exam. CPT Exam is held twice every year in the month of June and December.The eligibility criteria for CPT exam is that a candidate should have passed 10+2 exam with a recognized board. So, i would suggest you to not allow your ward to do Diploma course otherwise he will be ineligible for pursuing CA. I would suggest you to let him take admission in Commerce in class 11th and 12th as this will help in cracking CPT. Although science stream students can also appear in CPT, but taking commerce will give huge advantage.

I hope this helps.