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CS Executive Syllabus: ICSI prescribes the ICSI CS Executive syllabus. Students preparing for the CS Executive June 2024 examination must check the important topics for preparation. The last date for appearing under ICSI syllabus old syllabus (2017) is December 2024 for Executive programme. ICSI CS Executive Dec 2024 exam will commence on December 21, 2024. Here’s a glance at the course (old and new) modules of the ICSI programme.
Q: Â When can I apply for CS Executive Programme examination?
Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET November 2024 results will be announced soon. Candidates who are declared 'pass' will be able to register for the CS Executive June 2025 exam (both modules) till November 30, 2024. Candidates registering after November 30, 2024 will be able to apply for single module only. The last date to apply for CS Executive June 2025 session (single module) will be notified.
The CS Executive Dec 2024 exam dates has been announced. The exam will be held from June 21, 2024 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive December 2024 session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates.
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Q: Â Are there unlimited attempts in CS executive and CS professional?
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts the CS Executive and CS Professional exams, which are conducted twice a year in June and December. There is no limit to the number of attempts for either of these exams. Candidates can appear for the exams as many times as they wish until they clear all the papers of the respective level. However, it's important to note that there are some time limitations for completing the CS course.
A candidate is required to complete the CS Executive programme within 3 years from the date of registration and the CS Professional programme within 5 years from the date of registration. If a candidate fails to complete the course within the stipulated time, they will have to re-register and pay the required fee to continue with the course. It's important to regularly check the ICSI website for any updates or changes regarding the number of attempts or other related policies.
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ICSI CS Exam Pattern Highlights
Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive exam must check the ICSI CS Executive exam pattern. Check the table below to know the highlights.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of examination |
Executive-Â Combination of both 20% case-based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions in all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management which is 100% descriptive. |
| Duration |
Three hours for each paper |
| Marks |
100 marks for each paper |
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ICSI Syllabus 2024 (Under New Syllabus 2022): ICSI CS Executive Syllabus
Check below to know the ICSI CS Executive syllabus (New):
Group 1
| Paper Number |
Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
100 |
| 2 |
Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts |
60 |
| Part II – Company Administration & Meetings |
40 |
|
| 3 |
Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business |
60 |
| Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws |
40 |
|
| 4 |
Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting |
60 |
| Part II – Financial Management |
40 |
Group 2
| Paper Number |
Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market |
40 |
| Part II – Securities Laws |
60 |
|
| 6 |
Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws |
60 |
| Part II – Intellectual Property Laws |
40 |
|
| 7 |
Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax |
60 |
| Part II - Indirect Tax |
40 |
Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022): Paperwise Exemption Details for Executive Programme
| Executive Programme |
|
|---|---|
| Existing Syllabus (2017) |
Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022) |
| Module 1 |
|
| Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
Group 1, Paper 1 - Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
| Company Law |
Group 1, Paper 2 - Company Law & Practice |
| Setting up of Business Entities and Closure |
Group 1, Paper 3 - Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws |
| Tax Laws |
Group 2, Paper 7 - Tax Laws & Practice |
| Module 2 |
|
| Corporate and Management Accounting |
Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
| Securities Laws & Capital Markets |
Group 2, Paper 5 - Capital Market & Securities Laws |
| Economic, Business and Commercial Laws |
Group 2, Paper 6 - Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws |
| Financial and Strategic Management |
Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
Q: Â What is ICSI CS pre examination test?
Students who are registered under CS Executive new syllabus and CS Professional new syllabus shall have to appear for the Pre examination test to become eligible to enroll and appear for the CS Executive or CS Professional examination. The exam will be conducted by ICSI. the exam will be served as an eligibility criteria to appear for the main examinations. Candidates will be required to pay the pre examination test fee of INR 1000 online. Once the payment is realised, candidates will be sent invitation along with the login ID and password.
Upvote Q: Â How to appear for ICSI CS pre examination test?
To appear for the ICSI CS Pre Examination Test (PET) candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSI
Step 2- Click on the 'E-learning' tab followed by Pre-Interview Test (PET) tab
Step 3- Select the examination to appear for
Step 4- Select the module
Step 5- Enter the login credentials- Your login ID is your registration number (without any slash sign) suffix with @icsi.edu for example- If your registration number is 1234567/10/2018 then your login ID will be 1234567102018 [at]icsi.edu and fefault password for first time login is Learn@1234
Step 6- Appear for the Pre-interview test online.
Upvote ICSI CS Executive Syllabus: How to Apply for Switchover?
Candidates willing to switch from old syllabus 2017 to new syllabus 2022, must follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the link provided-Â icsi.edu
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
Note- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.
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FAQs on ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2024
Check frequently asked questions on ICSI CS Executive syllabus below:
Q: Â What is CS Executive syllabus?
Candidates preparing for the CS Executive examination (Old or New syllabus) must check the CS Execvutive syllabus before beginning with their preparation.
ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2023 (Under New Syllabus 2022)
Group 1
Paper Number | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
1 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | 100 |
2 | Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts | 60 |
Part II – Company Administration & Meetings | 40 | |
3 | Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business | 60 |
Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws | 40 | |
4 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting | 60 |
Part II – Financial Management | 40 |
Group 2
Paper Number | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
5 | Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market | 40 |
Part II – Securities Laws | 60 | |
6 | Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws | 60 |
Part II – Intellectual Property Laws | 40 | |
7 | Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax | 60 |
Part II - Indirect Tax | 40 |
ICSI CS Executive Old Syllabus (under 2017)
Executive Programme | |
|---|---|
Module 1, Paper 1 | Company Law |
Module 1, Paper 2 | Cost and Management Accounting |
Module 1, Paper 3 | Economic and Commercial Laws |
Module 1, Paper 4 | Tax Laws and Practice |
Module 2, Paper 1 | Company Accounts and Auditing Practices |
Module 2, Paper 2 | Capital Markets and Securities Laws |
Module 2, Paper 3 | Industrial Labour and General Laws |
Upvote Q: Â How can I apply for CS Executive syllabus switchover?
Candidates desiring to appear for CS Executive examination as per the new syllabus can apply for the switchover online. The first examination under ICSI CS Executive new syllabus 2023 will be held in December 2023. Refer the steps below to know how to switch from old syllabus to CS Executive new syllabus:
Step 1- Visit the official link 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
Note- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.
Upvote Q: Â 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
Upvote Q: Â I have applied for switchover to CS Executive new syllabus 2023. What are the paperwise exemption?
Candidates who have applied for the switchover from old syllabus to CS Executive new syllabus 2023 must check the paperwise exemption details below:
| Executive Programme | |
|---|---|
| Existing Syllabus (2017) | Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022) |
| Module 1 | |
| Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | Group 1, Paper 1 - Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
| Company Law | Group 1, Paper 2 - Company Law & Practice |
| Setting up of Business Entities and Closure | Group 1, Paper 3 - Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws |
| Tax Laws | Group 2, Paper 7 - Tax Laws & Practice |
| Module 2 | |
| Corporate and Management Accounting | Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
| Securities Laws & Capital Markets | Group 2, Paper 5 - Capital Market & Securities Laws |
| Economic, Business and Commercial Laws | Group 2, Paper 6 - Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws |
| Financial and Strategic Management | Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
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