Examining and evaluating the Specialist Advanced Introductory Certificate of Economics Practice (SAI CEP) The SAI CEP is an online certification examination conducted by the ITEE, a division of ICAI in Economics and Business policy. The SAI CEP examination in particular is expected to test participant’s knowledge about fundamental economics and recognize their capability in carrying out economic policy analysis. It includes areas such as macro and micro-economic theory, public finance, money and banking international economics, and development economics. It is intended for finance specialists, business executives, policy makers, scholars, academics and students desiring updated knowledge in applied economics.
The SAI CEP is a challenging type of examination that seeks to assess both the knowledge of the economic concepts as well as the ability to analyze and evaluate the contents. This is an exam which is computer based and it takes three hours and consists of one hundred multiple choice questions. As a matter of fact, the qualifying standard to pass the exam is 60 percent or above. The SAI CEP exams are held twice in a year, specifically during May and November. The online registration is possible in February 2024 for those who wish to write the SAI CEP exam in May 2024. In most cases, the test results are released within one month of the examination period. The certificates issued to the candidates who have cleared the exam are called SAI CEP and these are valid for life and are recognized throughout the world.
Feature | Details |
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Exam Conducting Body | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based) |
Number of Stages | Two (Physical Tests & Written Exam) |
Physical Test Sections | Specific to chosen sports discipline (e.g., running, swimming, gymnastics, etc.) |
Written Exam Sections | General Knowledge, English, Mathematics, and Sports Aptitude |
Total Number of Questions (Written Exam) | Varies based on age category (typically 100-120) |
Question Type (Written Exam) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Exam Duration (Written Exam) | Varies based on age category (typically 2-3 hours) |
Event | Tentative Dates |
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Start of Online Application Submission | April-May 2024 |
Last Date to Apply (without late fees) | May-June 2024 |
Last Date to Apply (with late fees) | June-July 2024 |
Physical Tests (tentative) | June-July 2024 |
Written Exam (tentative) | July-August 2024 |
Declaration of Results | August-September 2024 |
Admission Dates (tentative) | September-October 2024 |
1. Check Eligibility
Similarly, the first step that a student has to undertake is to fulfill the requirements necessary to write the CEP examination as set by SAI. This involves characteristic features such as the age of the participant, his or her level of education, etc.
2. Find Application Form
The application form for the SAI CEP is available online on the official website of SAI usually in the month of October or November 2023. Wait for the official application form to be out.
3. Fill Application Form
After this, the form has to be filled with proper information and all details that are asked in the form, including personal details, contact numbers, etc. Check once before submitting.
4. Pay Application Fees
Every time applying for the SAI CEP exam, it will be mandatory for the candidate to pay an application fee which can be paid online with the help of any credit card while filling the application form. Pay through the payment option provided in the form, by following the instructions given there.
5. Submit Application
Click the confirmation button and ensure that all the required details are filled in the form and payment information. In conclusion, complete SAI CEP exam 2024 application form either in online or offline method as mentioned. Please, make sure that you receive an acknowledgment.
6. Download Admit Card
If your application is successful, you will have to download your SAI CEP exam 2024 admit card from the website as per the given dates. This will show your exam date, exam time, exam center details and all other information related to exam.
City | State/UT |
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Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
Bengaluru | Karnataka |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
Cuttack | Odisha |
Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
Delhi | Delhi |
Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
Guwahati | Assam |
Hyderabad | Telangana |
Imphal | Manipur |
Jaipur | Rajasthan |
Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
Kolkata | West Bengal |
Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
Category | Tentative Fee Range |
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General | ₹ 200 - ₹ 300 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹ 150 - ₹ 250 |
SC/ST/PWD | ₹ 100 - ₹ 150 |
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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General Knowledge & Sports Awareness | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Subject Related Theory | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
Physical Fitness Test (For Sports Specific Exams) | - | Qualifying | Variable |
Section | Sub-Sections (Tentative) | Focus Areas |
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General Knowledge | - Current Affairs (National & International) - History & Geography - Science & Technology - Indian Economy & Polity - Culture & Heritage | Awareness of current events, basic historical and geographical knowledge, understanding of scientific principles, economic and political systems of India, familiarity with Indian culture and heritage. |
English | - Comprehension - Vocabulary - Grammar - Writing Skills (e.g., Essay, Paragraph Writing) | Reading comprehension, word meaning and usage, sentence structure and punctuation, ability to write clear and concise English. |
Mathematics | - Arithmetic (Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Percentage) - Algebra (Equations, Inequalities) - Geometry (Shapes, Angles, Area & Volume) - Statistics (Data Interpretation, Graphs) | Basic mathematical operations, solving equations, understanding geometric concepts, analyzing and interpreting data. |
Sports Aptitude | - Sports Knowledge (Rules, History, Famous Players) - Physical Fitness & Training - Sportsmanship & Ethics - Mental Conditioning | Awareness of different sports, their rules and history, knowledge of basic training principles, understanding of sportsmanship and ethical behavior, importance of mental strength in sports. |
Book Title | Author(s) | Publisher |
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Manorama Yearbook (Latest Edition) | Malayala Manorama | Malayala Manorama |
Lucent's General Knowledge | GS Publications | Lucent's |
The Hindu Newspaper (Daily Reading) | Kasturi & Sons Ltd. | |
Sports Illustrated (Magazine) | Time Inc. |