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CS Executive Syllabus: ICSI prescribes the ICSI CS syllabus for Executive, Professional programmes. Candidates preparing for the CS Executive, CS Professional examination must check the important topics for preparation. Earlier authorities announced the new syllabus for ICSI CS that consists of the Online Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET), Executive programme and Professional programme. The last date for appearing under ICSI syllabus old syllabus is December 2024 for Executive programme.
CS Professional Syllabus: Candidates who have registered for the ICSI CS Professional programme under the old syllabus (2017) can apply for switch over to CS Professional new syllabus (2022). Such candidates desiring to switch to new syllabus are advised to acquaint themselves with the CS Professional syllabus (2022) and paper-wise exemption details to begin preparations. The last examination under ICSI CS Professional old syllabus (2027) will be held in June 2025.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
Q: Â What is CS Professional Syllabus?
Candidates preparing for CS Professional examination must know the complete syllabus. Check below to know the CS Professional old and new syllabus:
CS Professional New Syllabus
Group 1
Paper Number | Subjects | Marks |
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1
| Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability | 65 |
Part II – Risk Management | 20 | |
Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting | 15 | |
2 | Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Part I - Drafting and Conveyancing | 70 |
Part II - Pleadings and Appearances | 30 | |
3 | Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management | 40 |
Part II – Audit & Due Diligence | 60 | |
4 | Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers) |
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Group 2
Paper Number | Subjects | Marks |
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5 | Strategic Management & Corporate Finance Part I – Strategic Management | 40 |
Part II – Corporate Finance | 60 | |
6
| Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Part I – Corporate Restructuring | 40 |
Part II – Valuation | 20 | |
Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding up | 40 | |
7 | Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers) | - |
ICS CS Professional Syllabus (Old)
Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) | |
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Module 1, Paper 1 | Company Secretarial Practice |
Module 1, Paper 2 | Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings |
Module 2, Paper 1 | Financial Treasury and Forex Management |
Module 2, Paper 2 | Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency |
Module 3, Paper 1 | Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade |
Module 3, Paper 2 | Advance Tax Laws and Practices |
Module 4, Paper 1 | Due Dilligence and Corporate Compliance Management |
Module 4, Paper 2 | Governance Business Ethics and Sustainability |
Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) | |
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Module 1, paper 1 | Advanced Company Law and Practice |
Module 1, paper 2 | Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence |
Module 1, paper 3 | Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency |
Module 2, Paper 1 | Information Technology and System Audit |
Module 2, Paper 2 | Financial Treasury and Forex Management |
Module 2, Paper 3 | Ethics, Governance and Sustainability |
Module 3, Paper 1 | Advance Tax Laws and Practice |
Module 3, Paper 2 | Drafting, Appearances and Pleading |
ICSI CS Exam Pattern Highlights
Candidates preparing for ICSI CS exam must check the ICSI CS exam pattern. Check the table below to know the highlights.
Features | Details |
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Mode of examination | CS Executive- 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. CS Professional- Descriptive |
Duration | Three hours for each paper |
Marks | 100 marks for each paper |
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ICSI Syllabus 2024 (Under New Syllabus 2022)
Check below to know the CS Executive syllabus 2024 (New):
Group 1
Paper Number |
Subjects |
Marks |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Existing Syllabus (2017) | Paper wise 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 |
The new syllabus for ICSI CS Professional is now effective. Check below to learn the new CS Professional syllabus 2024.
Group 1
ICSI CS Professional Syllabus |
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Paper Number |
Subjects |
Marks |
1 Â Â |
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability |
65 |
Part II – Risk Management |
20 |
|
Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting |
15 |
|
2 |
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Part I - Drafting and Conveyancing |
70 |
Part II - Pleadings and Appearances |
30 |
|
3 |
Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management |
40 |
Part II – Audit & Due Diligence |
60 |
|
4 |
Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers) |
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Group 2
Paper Number |
Subjects |
Marks |
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5 |
Strategic Management & Corporate Finance Part I – Strategic Management |
40 |
Part II – Corporate Finance |
60 |
|
6 Â |
Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Part I – Corporate Restructuring |
40 |
Part II – Valuation |
20 |
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Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up |
40 |
|
7 |
Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers) |
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Candidates must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2 respectively. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects:
Paper Number | Elective 1 | Paper Number | Elective 2 |
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4.1 | CSR & Social Governance Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks) Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks) |
7.1 | Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks) Part II – Mediation (30 Marks) |
4.2 | Internal and Forensic Audit Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks) Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks) |
7.2 | Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks) Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks) |
4.3 | Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice (100 Marks) |
7.3 | Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks) |
4.4 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks) |
7.4 | Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks) Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks) |
7.5 | Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks) |
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Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022): Paperwise Exemption Details for Professional Programme
Professional Programme | |
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Existing Syllabus (2017) | Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022) |
Module 1 | |
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics | Group 1, Paper 1 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice |
Advanced Tax Laws | No Exemption |
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | Group 1, Paper 2 - Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances |
Module 2 | |
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence | Group 1, Paper 3 - Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence |
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up | Group 2, Paper 6 - Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency |
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies | No Exemption |
Module 3 | |
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges | Group 2, Paper 5 - Strategic Management and Corporate Finance |
Multidisciplinary Case Studies | No Exemption |
Elective Paper | |
Banking – Law & Practice |
Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
Insurance– Law & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices |
Elective 1, Paper 4.3 - Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice |
Forensic Audit | Elective 1, Paper 4.2 - Internal and Forensic Audit |
Direct Tax Law & Practice | No Exemption |
Labour Laws & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.3 - Labour Laws & Practice |
Valuations & Business Modelling | No Exemption |
Insolvency – Law and Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.5 – Insolvency and BankruptcyLaw & Practice |
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.
Q: Â 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: 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.
How to Apply for Switchover?
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.
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.
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.
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.
ICSI CS Syllabus (under 2017)
Executive Programme |
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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 |
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Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) |
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Module 1, Paper 1 |
Company Secretarial Practice |
Module 1, Paper 2 |
Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings |
Module 2, Paper 1 |
Financial Treasury and Forex Management |
Module 2, Paper 2 |
Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency |
Module 3, Paper 1 |
Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade |
Module 3, Paper 2 |
Advance Tax Laws and Practices |
Module 4, Paper 1 |
Due Dilligence and Corporate Compliance Management |
Module 4, Paper 2 |
Governance Business Ethics and Sustainability |
Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) |
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Module 1, paper 1 |
Advanced Company Law and Practice |
Module 1, paper 2 |
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence |
Module 1, paper 3 |
Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency |
Module 2, Paper 1 |
Information Technology and System Audit |
Module 2, Paper 2 |
Financial Treasury and Forex Management |
Module 2, Paper 3 |
Ethics, Governance and Sustainability |
Module 3, Paper 1 |
Advance Tax Laws and Practice |
Module 3, Paper 2 |
Drafting, Appearances and Pleading |
Electives: 1 out of 5 below mentioned subjects |
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Banking Law and Practice |
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Capital Commodity and Money Market |
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Insurance Law and Practice |
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Intellectual Property Rights-Law and Practice |
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International Business-Laws and Practices |
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FAQs Related to ICSI CS Syllabus
Check the frequently asked questions on ICSI CS syllabus 2023 below:
Q: Â What are the CS Professional elective subjects?
Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam as per Old syllabus must select one paper from Electives. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (Old syllabus)
- Banking Law and Practice
- Capital Commodity and Money Market
- Insurance Law and Practice
- Intellectual Property Rights-Law and Practice
- International Business-Laws and Practices
Whereas, Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2 respectively. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (New syllabus)
Paper Number | Elective 1 | Paper Number | Elective 2 |
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4.1 | CSR & Social Governance Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks) Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks) | 7.1 | Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks) Part II – Mediation (30 Marks) |
4.2 | Internal and Forensic Audit Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks) Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks) | 7.2 | Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks) Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks) |
4.3 | Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice (100 Marks) | 7.3 | Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks) |
4.4 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks) | 7.4 | Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks) Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks) |
7.5 | Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks) |
Q: Â If I appear for CS Professional examination as per new syllabus under 2022, What are the paper-wise exemptions?
The paperwise exemption for candidates switching to CS Professional examination under new syllabus is as follows:
Professional Programme | |
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Existing Syllabus (2017) | Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022) |
Module 1 | |
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics | Group 1, Paper 1 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice |
Advanced Tax Laws | No Exemption |
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | Group 1, Paper 2 - Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances |
Module 2 | |
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence | Group 1, Paper 3 - Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence |
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up | Group 2, Paper 6 - Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency |
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies | No Exemption |
Module 3 | |
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges | Group 2, Paper 5 - Strategic Management and Corporate Finance |
Multidisciplinary Case Studies | No Exemption |
Elective Paper | |
Banking – Law & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
Insurance– Law & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices | Elective 1, Paper 4.3 - Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice |
Forensic Audit | Elective 1, Paper 4.2 - Internal and Forensic Audit |
Direct Tax Law & Practice | No Exemption |
Labour Laws & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.3 - Labour Laws & Practice |
Valuations & Business Modelling | No Exemption |
Insolvency – Law and Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.5 – Insolvency and BankruptcyLaw & Practice |
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 | |
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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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ICSI admit card December 2024 has been released on December 11, 2024. Candidates who have enrolled for the December 2024 session of CS Executive or CS Professional can download the CS hall ticket Dec 2024 online when released. To download the CS Executive admit card and CS Professional admit card, c
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ICSI CS December 2024 admit card will release tentatively on December 12, 2024. Candidates who have enrolled for the December 2024 session will be able to download the CS Executive or CS Professional admit card when released. ICSI CS 2024 admit card is an important document which has to be carried o
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