BP Roy takes a class of students preparing for Common Proficiency Test, in Patna. Telegraph picture

A teacher in Patna has founded an institution — CPT20 — to instil a sense of professional instinct among commerce students and help them crack the coveted Common Proficiency Test (CPT).

The test is the entry-level assessment for pursuing chartered accountancy course.

CPT20 is the brainchild of B.P. Roy, a teacher with St Michael’s High School, Patna. He was honoured with the prestigious CBSE Award for Excellence in Teaching in September 2011.

According to Roy, he noticed a diminishing interest among the students of commerce stream for professional courses and this motivated him to set up the institute. He said the school would help not only students to crack the CPT but also secure all-India rankings.

Roy undertook a talent hunt six months ago in various schools of Patna and selected 20 meritorious students for mentoring.

Many of them stay in hostels and are from weak financial background.

“The mentoring is being done absolutely free of cost. We have even distributed free books among the needy,” Roy said.

“Classes are held on alternate days after school hours and on Sundays in the morning for the convenience of the students,” he added.

“The ratio of girls and boys is 50:50,” Roy said. A few of them are Plus Two toppers of their respective schools like Notre Dame Academy, St Michael’s, DAV, May Flower and Government Girls High School.

Shivani, a student from Maoist-hit Lakhisarai district who was handpicked by the CPT20 team, said: “I am indebted to the teachers for their guidance and support. I was once sceptical of my success in life. But now I, too, can dream of a great future.”