ICSI CS Previous Year Question Paper PDF (2021-2024): Download Question Paper for CS Executive, Professional

Institute of Company Secretaries of India Exam 2024 ( ICSI Exam )

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Candidates appearing for the ICSI CS Executive, Professional examination must download the previous sessions ICSI CS question paper here. ICSI CS 2025 June session examination dates have been announced. Upcoming ICSI CS 2025 will commence from June 01, 2025. Candidates can download the ICSI CS question paper of various modules (Old and New syllabus) here. 

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CS Executive Question Papers

Q:   What are the advantages of solving ICSI CS previous year question papers?

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Solving ICSI CS previous year/session question papers exam offers several advantages:
1. Helps you understand the exam pattern and prepares you mentally for what to expect. By solving previous year papers, you become familiar with the structure, format, and types of questions that have been asked in the exam. 
2. Helps in identifying important topics. Analyzing previous year papers can help you identify recurring topics or subjects that are frequently tested in the exam. This allows you to prioritize your efforts and focus on the areas that are more likely to appear in the upcoming exam.
3. Solving ICSI CS previous year papers within the allotted time helps you practice time management skills. It allows you to gauge your speed and efficiency to complete the examin given time.
4. By attempting previous year papers, you can assess your strengths and weaknesses in different subjects or topics. This self-assessment helps you identify areas where you need to improve and allocate more study time accordingly.
5. Solving ICSI CS previous year papers provides valuable practice, allowing you to gain confidence in your preparation. As you become more familiar with the exam format and successfully tackle different question types, your confidence level increases.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of ICSI CS examination?

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The difficulty level of the ICSI CS Executive exam PR Professional exam can be subjective and may vary from individual to individual. However, in general, the ICSI CS Executive exam is considered to be of moderate difficulty whereas, CS Professional exam is considered to be difficult.
The Executive programme is the second level and CS Professional is the final level of the CS course and consists of two modules: Module 1 and Module 2. To answer the questions, the difficulty level of the exam is influenced by factors such as: 

  • Depth of knowledge required
  • Complexity of concepts
  • Analytical skills

The exam typically assesses the candidate's understanding of the subject matter, application of concepts to practical scenarios, and problem-solving abilities. Preparing for the ICSI CS Executive exam requires a comprehensive study plan, regular practice, and a thorough understanding of the syllabus and study material. It is advisable to refer to the official study material provided by the ICSI and supplement it with additional resources like reference books, practice manuals, and previous year papers to enhance your preparation.

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Q:   What is the duration for CS Executive exam?

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The duration of the ICSI CS Executive exam is 3 hours for each paper. The CS Executive programme consists of two groups, and first module has four papers whereas, second group has three papers. Therefore, you will have a total of seven papers to attempt in the CS Executive exam, with each paper having a duration of three hours. It's important to manage your time effectively during the exam to ensure you can answer all the questions within the allocated time for each paper.

ICSI CS executive exam will be a centre based examination, wherein candidates will have to report at the designated exam centre. The exam will be conducted in pen-paper mode. Each question paper will be of 100 marks in English medium. 

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Importance of ICSI CS Question Papers

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS examination must practice from the previous year's question papers for the following benefits:

  • Become aware of the exact exam environment
  • Helps in analysing the preparation level
  • Gives a better idea about the exam pattern
  • Helps in enhancing the time management skills
  • Serves as a valuable self-assessment tool

Download previous year ICSI Exam question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download ICSI Exam previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

ICSI CS Executive 2024 Question Papers

CS Executive June 2024 Group 1

522-Company Law and Practice
521-Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
523-Setting up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws
524-Corporate Accounting and Financial Management

CS Executive June 2024 Group 2

527-Tax Laws and Practice
525-Capital Markets and Securities Laws
526-Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws

ICSI CS Professional 2024 Question Papers

CS Professional June 2024 Group 1

532-Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
531-Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - Principles and Practice
533-Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence

CS Professional June 2024 Group 1 (Electives)

543-Intellectual Property Rights - Law and Practice
541-CSR and Social Governance
542-Internal and Forensic Audit
544-Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security - Laws and Practice

CS Professional June 2024 Group 2

535-Strategic Management and Corporate Finance
536-Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency

CS Professional June 2024 Group 2 (Electives)

553-Labour Laws and Practice
552-Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Corporate Tax Planning
555-Insolvency and Bankruptcy - Law and Practice
551-Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation
554-Banking and Insurance - Laws and Practice

ICSI CS Executive 2023 Question Papers

CS Executive June 2023 Module 1

Company Law
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure
Tax Laws

CS Executive June 2023 Module 2

Corporate and Management Accounting
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws
Financial and Strategic Management
Securities Laws and Capital Markets

CS Executive Dec 2023 Group 1 (New Syllabus 2022)

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Company Law and Practice
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
Setting up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws

CS Executive Dec 2023 Group 2 (New Syllabus 2022)

Capital Markets and Securities Laws
Tax Laws and Practice
Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws

ICSI CS Professional 2023 Question Papers

CS Professional June 2023 Module 1

Advanced Tax Laws
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics

CS Professional June 2023 Module 2

Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence

CS Professional June 2023 Module 3

Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges
Multidisciplinary Case Studies

CS Professional June 2023 Electives

Elective- Insolvency - Law and Practice
Elective- Insurance - Law & Practice
Elective- Intellectual Property Rights - Laws and Practices
Elective- Labour Laws & Practice
Elective-Banking - Law & Practice

CS Professional Dec 2023 Module 1

431- Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics
433- Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
432-Advanced Tax Laws

CS Professional Dec 2023 Module 2

434- Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence
435- Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up
436-Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies

CS Professional Dec 2023 Module 3

438- Multidisciplinary Case Studies
437-Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges

CS Professional Dec 2023 Electives

446-Labour Laws & Practice
441- Banking - Law & Practice
448-Insolvency - Law and Practice
442-Insurance - Law & Practice
443-Intellectual Property Rights - Laws and Practices

ICSI CS Executive 2022 Question Papers

CS Executive December 2022- Module 1

Company Law (December 2022)
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (December 2022)
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure (December 2022)
Tax Laws (December 2022)

CS Executive December 2022- Module 2

Corporate and Management Accounting (December 2022)
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws (December 2022)
Financial and Strategic Management (December 2022)
Securities Laws and Capital Markets (December 2022)

CS Executive June 2022- Module 1

Company Law (June 2022)
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (June 2022)
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure (June 2022)
Tax Laws (June 2022)

CS Executive June 2022- Module 2

Corporate and Management Accounting (June 2022)
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws (June 2022)
Financial and Strategic Management (June 2022)
Securities Laws and Capital Markets (June 2022)

ICSI CS Professional 2022 Question Papers

CS Professional December 2022- Module 1

Advanced Tax Laws (December 2022)
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (December 2022)
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics (December 2022)

CS Professional December 2022- Module 2

Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up (December 2022)
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies (December 2022)
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence (December 2022)

CS Professional December 2022- Module 3

Banking Law and Practice (December 2022)
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges (December 2022)
Insolvency – Law and Practice (December 2022)
Insurance– Law & Practice (December 2022)
Intelllectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices (December 2022)
Labour Laws & Practice (December 2022).pdf
Multidisciplinary Case Studies (December 2022)

CS Professional June 2022- Module 1

Advanced Tax Laws (June 2022)
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (June 2022)
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics (June 2022)

CS Professional June 2022- Module 2

Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up (June 2022)
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies (June 2022)
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence (June 2022)

CS Professional June 2022- Module 3

Banking Law and Practice (June 2022)
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges (June 2022)
Insolvency – Law and Practice (June 2022)
Insurance– Law & Practice (June 2022)
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices (June 2022)
Labour Laws & Practice (June 2022)
Multidisciplinary Case Studies (June 2022)

ICSI CS Executive 2021 Question Papers

CS Executive December 2021- Module 1

Company Law (December 2021)
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (December 2021)
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure (December 2021)
Tax Laws (December 2021)

CS Executive December 2021- Module 2

Corporate and Management Accounting (December 2021)
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws (December 2021)
Financial and Strategic Management (December 2021)
Securities Laws and Capital Markets (December 2021)

ICSI CS Professional 2021 Question Papers

CS Professional December 2021- Module 1

Advanced Tax Laws (December 2021)
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (December 2021)
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics (December 2021)

CS Professional December 2021- Module 2

Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up (December 2021)
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies (December 2021)
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence (December 2021)

CS Professional December 2021- Module 3

Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges (December 2021)
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices (December 2021)
Multidisciplinary Case Studies (December 2021)
nsolvency – Law and Practice (December 2021)
Valuations & Business Modelling (December 2021)

CS Professional June 2021- Module 1

Advanced Tax Laws (June 2021)
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (June 2021)
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics (June 2021)

CS Professional June 2021- Module 2

Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up (June 2021)
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies (June 2021)
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence (June 2021)

CS Professional June 2021- Module 3

Banking Law and Practice (June 2021)
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges (June 2021)
Direct Tax Law & Practice (June 2021)
Forensic Audit (June 2021)
Insolvency – Law and Practice (June 2021)
Insurance– Law & Practice (June 2021)
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices (June 2021)
Labour Laws & Practice (June 2021)
Multidisciplinary Case Studies (June 2021)
Valuations & Business Modelling (June 2021)
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