CS Professional Topper Interview- Anushree Dhiran, AIR 9, says, "Consistency is the key"
ICSI CS 2022 Professional exam topper- Anushree Dhiran shares her exam taking strategy and important tips for future aspirants in this article.
ICSI CS 2022 Topper
The way toppers prepare for exams and stand out from the crowd is always fascinating. Top performer Auushree Dhiran, from Surat, Gujarat, scored an All India Rank 9. The results for ICSI CS 2022 were announced on August 25, 2022, for the June session. Anushree is a commerce graduate from SDJ International College. Anushree Dhiran in her exclusive interview with Shiksha shares her score, preparation strategy, and her techniques for writing the ICSI CS exam.
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Shiksha: Congratulations on scoring AIR 9 in the CS Professional Examination! How are you feeling?
Anushree: Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. Feeling Overwhelmed
Shiksha: What is your educational background?
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Anushree: I have done my schooling at Vidhya Bharati English medium School, Surat, Gujarat. Have completed my graduation in B.com from SDJ International College.
Shiksha: How many attempts did you give for the CS Professional examination? What was your score in CS Professional exam?
Q: What is the ICSI CS Executive marking scheme?
As per the ICSI CS Executive exam marking scheme, each question carries equal marks: each question in the CS Executive exam is assigned equal marks. The total marks for each paper may vary, depending on the number of questions and their individual weightage. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. This means that candidates are not penalized for wrong answers. It is advisable to attempt all the questions and provide answers to the best of your knowledge. In some cases, partial marks may be awarded for partially correct answers. If a question has multiple parts and you answer some parts correctly while others are incorrect, you may receive partial marks for the correct portions. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive exam must note that the marking scheme, guidelines, and instructions provided for each examination session.
Q: Can I get into ICSI Delhi with 70%?
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Delhi has specific eligibility criteria for applicants. Prospective students must be at least 17 years old and pass the CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test). This test is conducted four times a year in January, May, July, and November. After successfully completing the CSEET, candidates are required to register for the CS Executive Programme within six months.
It's worth noting that the percentage obtained in 10+2 does not solely determine admission. As long as the exam is passed in any stream, one still has a chance. However, performing well in the CSEET could greatly enhance one's chances of securing a seat at ICSI Delhi. Admission here depends on merit and seat availability.
Q: What is the entrance exam for ICSI Delhi 2023?
The entrance exam for ICSI Delhi 2023 is the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). The CSEET is a mandatory entrance exam for admission to the CS program offered by ICSI Delhi. The CSEET exam is conducted four times a year in January, May, July, and November. The upcoming CSEET 2023 exam is scheduled on November 4, 2023. The CSEET exam is conducted in remote proctored mode, and the exam pattern includes four papers, including Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills.
Anushree: This is my first attempt and I scored 505 out of 900.
Shiksha: When did you qualify for the CS executive and CSEET/Foundation exam? How was your result?
Anushree: I cleared my CS Foundation in the year Dec 2018 and secured Air 22nd and cleared the Executive Program in Dec 2020.
Shiksha: Which module of the CS Professional exam did you find most challenging while preparing?
Anushree: Every subject is challenging and interesting. At the Professional level, we have open books, but it's not something we take lightly. It's because many people think they need to copy the answers from the book. The most difficult part is finding the answers if you don't know exactly where a particular concept is in the book
Shiksha: What was the difficulty level of the CS professional exam?
Anushree: The difficulty level is very high as we didn't get any holidays in between the papers and the course is very long to revise in one day. Please work on your writing speed as the paper is very detailed, and time management is the key to completing the paper.
Q: What is the ICSI CS Professional exam marking scheme?
As per the ICSI CS Professional exam marking scheme, each question carries equal marks. Each question in the CS Professional examination is assigned equal marks. The total marks for each paper/group may vary, depending on the number of questions and their individual weightage. However, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. This means that candidates are not penalized for wrong answers or not attempted questions. It is advisable to attempt all the questions and provide answers to the best of your knowledge. In some cases, partial marks may be awarded for partially correct answers. If a question has multiple parts and you answer some parts correctly while others are incorrect, you may receive partial marks for the correct portions. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Professional exam must note that the marking scheme, guidelines, and instructions provided for each examination session.
Q: What is the exam pattern for the ICSI-CS?
ICSI CS exam pattern mentions the exam duration, subjects, marking scheme, exam name, and medium of the examination to the candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates appearing for the CS Executive or CS Professional examination must check the exam pattern to become aware about the examination. Check the table below to know the ICSI CS exam pattern highlights:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Centre-based examination; Offline |
| Duration of Exam | Three hours for each paper |
| Marks | 100 marks for each paper |
| Language of Question Paper | English |
| Nature of questions | MCQs and Descriptive |
| Pre-Examination Requirement | Complete a Pre-Examination Test to become eligible to Enroll |
| First Examination Under New Syllabus 2022 |
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| Last Attempt Under Old Syllabus 2017 |
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Q: For how long will the old syllabus and pattern be applicable for CS executive?
The last date of appearing for CS Executive examination under old syllabus is in June 2024. Candidates preparing for CS Executive exam will have to appear for the CS Exam as per new syllabus from December 2024. The first examination under CS Executive new syllabus 2023 will be held in December 2023. Candidates who have registered for CS Executive progarmme from February 01, 2023 onwards will have to appear as per the CS Executive new syllabus. Candidates can apply for switchover to new syllabus. Check the steps below to know how to apply for CS Executive new syllabus switchover:
Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSI
Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab
Step 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentials
Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover
Step 5- Student request screen will appear
Step 6- Enter the details prescribed
Step 7- Confirm the details entered
Q: For how long will the old syllabus and pattern be applicable for CS Professional?
The last date of appearing for CS Professional examination under old syllabus is in December 2024. Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam will have to appear for the CS Exam as per new syllabus from June 2025. The first examination under CS Professional new syllabus 2023 was held in June 2024. Candidates could apply for ICSI CS Professional new syllabus from August 01, 2023. Check the steps below to know how to apply for CS Professional new syllabus switchover (To activate soon):
Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSI
Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab
Step 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentials
Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover
Step 5- Student request screen will appear
Step 6- Enter the details prescribed
Step 7- Confirm the details entered
Q: How many seats are available for the CS programme at ICSI Delhi?
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Delhi provides a Company Secretary (CS) programme with a total capacity of *50-100 seats*. This enables a substantial number of students to embark on this esteemed course, focusing on corporate governance and secretarial responsibilities. It's important to note that the admission procedure is competitive, requiring interested candidates to prepare thoroughly. It is advisable to refer to the official ICSI Delhi website or get in touch with them directly for the latest and most accurate information.
Shiksha: What was your preparation strategy for CS Professional examination? Please elaborate.
Anushree: For me, revision is the key. As the course is very wide if one does not remember what he/she studied in a day, how can one study the next day? Always try to learn in batches. Using this approach, you can remember the chapter more efficiently, and you will be able to review that chapter when studying another part. Don’t try to write the bookish language and waste time mugging up the language of the law. Make sure your answers are to the point and manage your time properly. Completing the paper is of utmost importance. In the event that the person does not know the answer to any question, attempt that question as well.
Shiksha: Share your subject-wise strategy.
Anushree: Every subject is different, so I have different strategies for every subject. For theory, it is imperative that you understand the concept and link each chapter and law together so that you can comprehend them. One should understand the concepts and not memorize the answers since the course consists mostly of theory.
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Shiksha: Which are the most helpful books for CS Professional exam preparation?
Anushree: I have referred to all my coaching classes' notes. I'm not familiar with any books. Practice can be done by solving past papers.
Shiksha: According to you, what is the importance of the CS mock test/sample papers?
Anushree: Personally for me it is not significant. You can solve the papers if you wish.
Shiksha: Did the pandemic affect your preparation? If yes, how did you manage stress?
Anushree: I have my exams due in June 2020, but they got postponed due to the Pandemic. It didn’t stress me out. I see it as an opportunity to revise more and concentrate more on my studies.
Shiksha: Would you like to recommend some specific focus areas and important tips for future CS aspirants
Anushree: Understanding the law is the most challenging part as if you can't understand the scope and object of the law you won't be able to focus on your studies and everything will be seen as puzzles to you.
Shiksha: Lastly, what are the key skills that one must have while pursuing a CS course?
Anushree: Consistency is necessary because you must study everything every day. There is no need to study for 10-12 hours, 6-7 hours is more than enough if you study each day.
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