MP CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) is the computer and typing test that MPSEDC runs for the Madhya Pradesh government about every two months. Its score card is required for data entry, IT operator, Assistant Grade-3, steno and typist posts. The next exam is on 13, 14 and 15 November 2026; registration is open till 25 October 2026.
MP CPCT 2026
This page covers the November 2026 CPCT session: dates, how to register, fee, eligibility, exam pattern and how the score card is used.
| Full name | Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT), Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | MPSEDC, Government of Madhya Pradesh (earlier MAP_IT, dissolved in 2021) |
| Exam level | State-level certification test, held about every two months |
| Courses / Purpose | Not an admission test; mandatory for data entry, IT operator, Assistant Grade-3, steno and typist posts in MP |
| Exam date | 13, 14 and 15 November 2026; next 8 to 10 January 2027 (tentative) |
| Application | 12 to 25 October 2026, online on the CPCT portal |
| Application fee | Rs 660 per attempt (plus gateway or MP Online kiosk charges) |
| Eligibility | Higher Secondary (Class 12) or Polytechnic Diploma after Class 10; 18 years completed |
| Mode | Computer-based test: bilingual MCQs plus English and Hindi typing |
| Questions and marks | 75 MCQs, 75 marks (1 mark each); typing scored in net words per minute |
| Duration | 130 minutes in all (MCQ 75, English typing 15, Hindi typing 15, plus mocks and breaks) |
| Negative marking | No |
| Official website | cpct.mp.gov.in |
What is MP CPCT and who needs it?
MP CPCT is a certification test, not an admission exam. The Government of Madhya Pradesh made it a mandatory qualification (order of 26 February 2015) for jobs where computer knowledge and typing are basic requirements, such as Data Entry Operator, IT Operator, Assistant Grade-3, stenographer and typist posts in departments, corporations and agencies.
The test was run by MAP_IT until that agency was dissolved by an order of 8 February 2021. It is now conducted by MPSEDC (Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation), and old documents that say MAP_IT are to be read as MPSEDC. A CPCT score card is valid for 7 years from the exam date (GAD order of 17 September 2021).
MP CPCT 2026 Important Dates
CPCT runs on a published calendar of about six sessions a year. The 2026-27 tentative calendar lists sessions in May, July, September and November 2026 and in January and March 2027; registration for each opens about a month before the exam.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CPCT exam, May 2026 session | 9 to 11 May 2026 |
| CPCT exam, July 2026 session | 3 to 5 July 2026 |
| Objection window (July 2026) | 8 to 10 July 2026 Closed |
| Online application (September 2026) | 3 to 17 August 2026 Closed |
| Exam (September 2026) | 5 to 8 September 2026 |
| Objection window (September 2026) | By 13 September 2026 Closed |
| Online application (November 2026) | 12 to 25 October 2026 Closed |
| View your answer sheet (September 2026) | By 13 October 2026 Closed |
| Application correction window (November 2026) | 27 to 29 October 2026 Open |
| Admit card download (November 2026) | By 8 November 2026 Expected |
| Exam (November 2026) | 13 to 15 November 2026 Upcoming |
| Objection window (November 2026) | November 2026 Expected |
| Scorecard (November 2026) | To be announced |
How to apply for MP CPCT November 2026?
You register online on the CPCT portal at cpct.mp.gov.in. For the November 2026 session the form is open from 12 to 25 October 2026. New candidates create an account first; if you have taken CPCT before, log in with your existing registration number.
Apply Online for MP CPCT 2026
The MP CPCT 2026 application window (3 to 17 August 2026) has closed. Registration for the 13 to 15 November 2026 CPCT closes on 25 October 2026; application correction window 27 to 29 October 2026.
- Open cpct.mp.gov.in and choose Register Now (new user) or Existing User.
- New users fill in their basic details and declarations. Your login details are sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
- Log in and fill the application for the November 2026 exam, choosing three preferred exam cities.
- Upload a recent photo, your signature and your High School and Higher Secondary (or Polytechnic) marksheets.
- Pay the Rs 660 test fee online, or in cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk.
- Submit the form and keep the application number. The form cannot be changed after the fee is paid, except through the paid edit facility.
| Fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| CPCT test fee (each attempt) | Rs 660 |
| Online payment charges | Bank or gateway charges extra |
| Cash at MP Online kiosk | Approved kiosk fee extra |
| Edit application (per request) | Rs 50 |
| View answer sheet after result (per request) | Rs 100 |
The fee is not refunded. The edit facility opens for 2 to 3 days after registration closes and cannot change your name, Aadhaar number, Class 10 or 12 roll number, date of birth, exam date or preferred exam location.
Who can apply for MP CPCT 2026?
You can take CPCT if you meet both conditions in the CPCT Rule Book:
- You have passed Higher Secondary (Class 12), or a Polytechnic Diploma after Class 10.
- You have completed 18 years of age on the date of registration.
There is no limit on attempts. You can sit any session to improve your score, but each attempt needs a fresh application and fee. The Rule Book sets no domicile or upper age condition for the test itself; the recruiting department checks its own job eligibility later.
What is the MP CPCT 2026 exam pattern?
CPCT is a computer-based test with two compulsory sections: 75 multiple choice questions, then typing tests in English and Hindi. The full schedule takes 130 minutes for most candidates and 165 minutes for candidates with disabilities.
| Part | Time (minutes) | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 75 (100 for PwD) | 75 questions, 1 mark each, in Hindi and English |
| Mock English typing | 5 | Practice only, not scored |
| English typing test | 15 (20 for PwD) | Net words per minute (NWPM) |
| Mock Hindi typing | 10 | Practice only, not scored |
| Hindi typing test | 15 (20 for PwD) | NWPM, Remington (GAIL) or Inscript layout on Unicode |
| Breaks | 10 | Between the parts |
There is no negative marking. The MCQs cover computer knowledge and IT skills, reading comprehension, maths and reasoning aptitude and general awareness; the topic list is on the MP CPCT syllabus page. You must attempt all three parts, or you are marked absent and get no score card.
How is the MP CPCT score card used?
The score card shows your MCQ marks and your English and Hindi typing speeds, and marks each one Qualified or Not Qualified. You qualify a module with 50%: 38 marks in the MCQ, 30 NWPM in English typing or 20 NWPM in Hindi typing.
- You must qualify the computer proficiency (MCQ) module; the typing modules you need depend on the post.
- Departments may ask for higher scores or speeds than the minimum.
- You get a score card for every attempt, but a department accepts only one; you can submit your highest.
- Each score card is valid for 7 years from the exam date.
Download steps and the score card layout are on the MP CPCT result page.
MP CPCT 2026 Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKRegistration open for CPCT on 13, 14 and 15 November 2026 (last date 25 October 2026) (12 October 2026)Official site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFTentative CPCT Calendar 2026-27Official site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- LINKCPCT Exam Notification, November 2026 session (advertisement)Official site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFCPCT Rule Book for Examinees (7-year validity)Official site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFCPCT Detailed SyllabusOfficial site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFCPCT Exam Duration and Break TimeOfficial site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFHow to Read the CPCT Score CardOfficial site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFOutcome of Objection Review Process, September 2026 CPCTOfficial site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen
- PDFMAP_IT to be read as MPSEDC; score card valid 7 yearsOfficial site · cpct.mp.gov.inOpen